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How to Prepare for the TAKS: English Language Arts Exit Exam: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills »

Authors: Peggy Kennedy
ISBN-13: 9780764126147, ISBN-10: 0764126148
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Date Published: April 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)

BARRON’S

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE

TAKS

TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the TAKS

Read and understand the overview of this exit level exam

Take a practice test to analyze your strengths and weaknesses

Devise your personal study plan for success

Use this book’s subject review to improve your skills in all test areas

Take the book’s practice tests, score your results, and gauge your learning progress

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path to a Higher Score on the TAKS English Language Arts

	Preface	v
Part 1	Understanding the Test
Chapter 1	Examining the Structure of the Test	3
Chapter 2	Surveying the ELA TAKS Objectives	8
Part 2	Exploring Strategies for Success
Chapter 3	Answering Objective Questions	15
Chapter 4	Responding to Open-Ended Questions	25
Chapter 5	Writing the Composition	42
Part 3	Mastering Objectives 1, 2, and 3
Chapter 6	Identifying Literary Elements	63
Chapter 7	Utilizing Reading Strategies	74
Chapter 8	Detecting Historical Impact on Literary Texts	90
Chapter 9	Determining an Author's Purpose	96
Chapter 10	Comprehending Visual Representatives	106
Part 4	Mastering Objectives 4, 5, and 6
Chapter 11	Distinguishing Voice and Style	113
Chapter 12	Investigating Organizational Patterns in Writing	119
Chapter 13	Studying the Development of Ideas	124
Chapter 14	Reviewing Mechanics and Usage	128
Chapter 15	Analyzing Proofreading Skills	140
Part 5	Practice Tests for the ELA TAKS
Chapter 16	Practice Test A	149
Chapter 17	Practice Test B	178
Chapter 18	Final Review	206
	Glossary	209
	Index	215