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Texas Examinations of Educator Standardstrade (TExEStrade) Program
Preparation Manual English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117)
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provision of related services
Table of Contents About The Test 3
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and
The Domains 4
The Standards 4
Domains and Competencies 6
Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency 6
Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills 10
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions 17
Question Formats 17
Single Questions 18
Clustered Questions 19
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions 24
Answer Key and Rationales 47
Study Plan Sheet 65
Preparation Resources 66
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About The Test
Test Name English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8
Test Code 117
Time 5 hours
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Format Computer-administered test (CAT)
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) test is designed to assess whether a test taker has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess The 100 multiple-choice questions are based on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test framework Questions on this test range from grades 4ndash8 The test may contain questions that do not count toward the score Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions
The Domains
Domain Domain Title
Approx Percentage
of Test Standards Assessed
I
Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
33 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IndashIII VIII
II
Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
67 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IVndashVIII
The Standards English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard I Oral Language Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the importance of oral language know the developmental processes of oral language and provide a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard II Foundations of Reading Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the foundations of reading and early literacy development
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard III Word Analysis Skills and Reading Fluency Teachers understand the importance of word analysis skills (including decoding blending structural analysis sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provide many opportunities for students to practice and improve their word analysis skills and reading fluency
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard IV Reading Comprehension Teachers understand the importance of reading for understanding know the components of comprehension and teach students strategies for improving their comprehension
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English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard V Written Language Teachers understand that writing is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps students develop competence in written communication
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VI Study and Inquiry Skills Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VII Viewing and Representing Teachers understand how to interpret analyze evaluate and produce visual images and messages in various media and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VIII Assessment of Developing Literacy Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement instruction
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Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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SUO 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Table of Contents About The Test 3
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and
The Domains 4
The Standards 4
Domains and Competencies 6
Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency 6
Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills 10
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions 17
Question Formats 17
Single Questions 18
Clustered Questions 19
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions 24
Answer Key and Rationales 47
Study Plan Sheet 65
Preparation Resources 66
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 2
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 3
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About The Test
Test Name English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8
Test Code 117
Time 5 hours
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Format Computer-administered test (CAT)
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) test is designed to assess whether a test taker has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess The 100 multiple-choice questions are based on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test framework Questions on this test range from grades 4ndash8 The test may contain questions that do not count toward the score Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions
The Domains
Domain Domain Title
Approx Percentage
of Test Standards Assessed
I
Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
33 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IndashIII VIII
II
Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
67 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IVndashVIII
The Standards English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard I Oral Language Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the importance of oral language know the developmental processes of oral language and provide a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard II Foundations of Reading Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the foundations of reading and early literacy development
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard III Word Analysis Skills and Reading Fluency Teachers understand the importance of word analysis skills (including decoding blending structural analysis sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provide many opportunities for students to practice and improve their word analysis skills and reading fluency
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard IV Reading Comprehension Teachers understand the importance of reading for understanding know the components of comprehension and teach students strategies for improving their comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 4
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard V Written Language Teachers understand that writing is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps students develop competence in written communication
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VI Study and Inquiry Skills Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VII Viewing and Representing Teachers understand how to interpret analyze evaluate and produce visual images and messages in various media and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VIII Assessment of Developing Literacy Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 5
Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 6
G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 3
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About The Test
Test Name English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8
Test Code 117
Time 5 hours
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Format Computer-administered test (CAT)
The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) test is designed to assess whether a test taker has the requisite knowledge and skills that an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools must possess The 100 multiple-choice questions are based on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test framework Questions on this test range from grades 4ndash8 The test may contain questions that do not count toward the score Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions
The Domains
Domain Domain Title
Approx Percentage
of Test Standards Assessed
I
Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
33 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IndashIII VIII
II
Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
67 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IVndashVIII
The Standards English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard I Oral Language Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the importance of oral language know the developmental processes of oral language and provide a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard II Foundations of Reading Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the foundations of reading and early literacy development
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard III Word Analysis Skills and Reading Fluency Teachers understand the importance of word analysis skills (including decoding blending structural analysis sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provide many opportunities for students to practice and improve their word analysis skills and reading fluency
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard IV Reading Comprehension Teachers understand the importance of reading for understanding know the components of comprehension and teach students strategies for improving their comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 4
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard V Written Language Teachers understand that writing is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps students develop competence in written communication
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VI Study and Inquiry Skills Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VII Viewing and Representing Teachers understand how to interpret analyze evaluate and produce visual images and messages in various media and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VIII Assessment of Developing Literacy Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 5
Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 6
G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 11
H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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The Domains
Domain Domain Title
Approx Percentage
of Test Standards Assessed
I
Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
33 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IndashIII VIII
II
Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
67 English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 IVndashVIII
The Standards English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard I Oral Language Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the importance of oral language know the developmental processes of oral language and provide a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard II Foundations of Reading Teachers of students in grades 4ndash8 understand the foundations of reading and early literacy development
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard III Word Analysis Skills and Reading Fluency Teachers understand the importance of word analysis skills (including decoding blending structural analysis sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provide many opportunities for students to practice and improve their word analysis skills and reading fluency
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard IV Reading Comprehension Teachers understand the importance of reading for understanding know the components of comprehension and teach students strategies for improving their comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 4
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard V Written Language Teachers understand that writing is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps students develop competence in written communication
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VI Study and Inquiry Skills Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VII Viewing and Representing Teachers understand how to interpret analyze evaluate and produce visual images and messages in various media and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VIII Assessment of Developing Literacy Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 5
Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 6
G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard V Written Language Teachers understand that writing is a developmental process and provide instruction that helps students develop competence in written communication
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VI Study and Inquiry Skills Teachers understand the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning and promote studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VII Viewing and Representing Teachers understand how to interpret analyze evaluate and produce visual images and messages in various media and to provide students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Standard VIII Assessment of Developing Literacy Teachers understand the basic principles of assessment and use a variety of literacy assessment practices to plan and implement instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 5
Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 6
G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 10
K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 11
H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 12
C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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DAN 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NLD 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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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SVE 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Domains and Competencies The content covered by this test is organized into broad areas of content called domains Each domain covers one or more of the educator standards for this field Within each domain the content is further defined by a set of competencies Each competency is composed of two major parts
The competency statement which broadly defines what an entry-level educator in this field in Texas public schools should know and be able to do
The descriptive statements which describe in greater detail the knowledge and skills eligible for testing
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Competency 001 (Oral Language) The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
The beginning teacher
A Knows basic linguistic concepts (eg phonemes segmentation) and developmental stages in acquiring oral language including stages in phonology semantics syntax and pragmatics and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal oral language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo oral language skills
C Provides language instruction that acknowledges studentsrsquo current oral language skills and that builds on these skills to increase studentsrsquo oral language proficiency
D Plans implements and adapts instruction that is based on informal and formal assessment of studentsrsquo progress in oral language development and that addresses the needs strengths and interests of individual students including English-language learners
E Recognizes when oral language delays or differences warrant in-depth evaluation and additional help or intervention
F Knows how to provide explicit systematic oral language instruction and supports studentsrsquo learning and use of oral language through meaningful and purposeful activities implemented one-to-one and in a group
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 6
G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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G Selects and uses instructional materials and strategies that promote studentsrsquo oral language development that respond to studentsrsquo individual strengths needs and interests that reflect cultural diversity and that build on studentsrsquo cultural linguistic and home backgrounds to enhance their oral language development
H Understands relationships between the development of oral language and the development of reading and provides instruction that interrelates oral and written language to promote studentsrsquo reading proficiency and learning (eg preview-review discussion questioning)
I Knows similarities and differences between oral and written language and how to promote studentsrsquo awareness of these similarities and differences
J Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to strengthen studentsrsquo oral vocabulary and narrative skills in spoken language and teaches students to connect spoken and printed language
K Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students skills for speaking to different audiences for various purposes and for adapting spoken language for various audiences purposes and occasions
L Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students listening skills for various purposes (eg critical listening to evaluate a speakerrsquos message listening to enjoy and appreciate spoken language) and provides students with opportunities to engage in active purposeful listening in a variety of contexts
M Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to evaluate the content and effectiveness of their own spoken messages and the messages of others
N Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of oral communication skills through the use of technology
Competency 002 (Early Literacy Development) The teacher understands the foundations of early literacy development
The beginning teacher
A Understands the significance of phonological and phonemic awareness for reading and typical patterns in the development of phonological and phonemic awareness and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands elements of the alphabetic principle (eg letter names graphophonemic knowledge the relationship of the letters in printed words to spoken language) and typical patterns of studentsrsquo alphabetic skills development and recognizes that individual variations occur
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 7
C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 10
K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 11
H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 12
C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 20
Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 21
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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C Understands that comprehension is an integral part of early literacy
D Understands that not all written languages are alphabetic and that many alphabetic languages are more phonetically regular than English and knows the significance of this for studentsrsquo literacy development in English
E Understands that literacy acquisition generally develops in a predictable pattern from prereading (emergent literacy) to conventional literacy and recognizes that individual variations occur
F Understands that literacy development occurs in multiple contexts through reading writing and the use of oral language
G Knows characteristics of informal and formal literacy assessments (eg screening devices criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
H Knows how to select administer and use results from informal and formal assessments of literacy acquisition
I Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in reading and responds to individual studentsrsquo needs by providing focused instruction to promote literacy acquisition
K Selects and uses instructional materials that build on the current language skills of individual students including English-language learners to promote development from emergent literacy to conventional literacy
Competency 003 (Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency) The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
The beginning teacher
A Understands that many students develop word analysis skills and reading fluency in a predictable sequence and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Understands differences in studentsrsquo development of word identification skills and reading fluency and knows instructional practices for meeting studentsrsquo individual needs in these areas
C Understands the connection of word identification skills and reading fluency to reading comprehension
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 8
D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 10
K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 11
H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 12
C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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D Knows the continuum of word analysis skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for attainment of these skills
E Knows how students develop fluency in oral and silent reading
F Understands that fluency involves rate accuracy and intonation and knows the norms for reading fluency that have been established in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for various age and grade levels
G Knows factors affecting studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency (eg home language vocabulary development learning disability)
H Understands important phonetic elements and conventions of the English language
I Knows a variety of informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo word identification skills and reading fluency on an ongoing basis and uses appropriate assessments to monitor studentsrsquo performance in these areas and to plan instruction for individual students including English-language learners
J Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in word analysis and uses the results of this analysis to inform future instruction
K Applies norms and expectations for word identification skills and reading fluency as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to evaluate studentsrsquo reading performance
L Knows how to use ongoing assessment of word identification skills and reading fluency to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
M Knows strategies for decoding increasingly complex words including using the alphabetic principle structural cues (eg prefixes suffixes roots) and syllables and for using syntax and semantics to support word identification and confirm word meaning
N Selects and uses instructional strategies materials activities and models to teach students to recognize high-frequency irregular words to promote studentsrsquo ability to decode increasingly complex words and to enhance word identification skills for students reading at different levels
O Selects and uses appropriate instructional strategies materials activities and models to improve reading fluency for students reading at different levels (eg having students read independent-level texts engage in repeated reading activities use self-correction)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 9
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 10
K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Competency 004 (Reading Comprehension and Assessment) The teacher understands the importance of reading for understanding knows components and processes of reading comprehension and teaches students strategies for improving their comprehension
The beginning teacher
A Understands reading comprehension as an active process of constructing meaning
B Understands the continuum of reading comprehension skills in the statewide curriculum and grade-level expectations for these skills
C Understands factors affecting studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg oral language development word analysis skills prior knowledge language background previous reading experiences fluency vocabulary development ability to monitor understanding characteristics of specific texts)
D Knows characteristics of informal and formal reading comprehension assessments (eg criterion-referenced state tests curriculum-based reading assessments informal reading inventories norm-referenced tests)
E Selects and uses appropriate informal and formal assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo reading comprehension
F Analyzes student errors and provides focused instruction in reading comprehension based on the strengths and needs of individual students including English-language learners
G Knows how to use ongoing assessment to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for reading in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
H Understands metacognitive skills including self-evaluation and self-monitoring skills and teaches students to use these skills to enhance their own reading comprehension
I Knows how to determine studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels and uses this information to select and adapt reading materials for individual students as well as to guide their selection of independent reading materials
J Uses various instructional strategies to enhance studentsrsquo reading comprehension (eg linking text content to studentsrsquo lives and prior knowledge connecting related ideas across different texts engaging students in guided and independent reading guiding students to generate questions and apply knowledge of text topics)
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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K Knows how to provide students with direct explicit instruction in the use of strategies to improve their reading comprehension (eg previewing self-monitoring visualizing retelling)
L Uses various communication modes (eg written oral) to promote studentsrsquo reading comprehension
M Understands levels of reading comprehension and how to model and teach literal inferential and evaluative comprehension skills
N Knows how to provide instruction to help students increase their reading vocabulary
O Understands reading comprehension issues for students with different needs and knows effective reading strategies for those students
P Knows the difference between guided and independent practice in reading and provides students with frequent opportunities for both
Q Knows how to promote studentsrsquo development of an extensive reading and writing vocabulary by providing them with many opportunities to read and write
Competency 005 (Reading Applications) The teacher understands reading skills and strategies appropriate for various types of texts and contexts and teaches students to apply those skills and strategies to enhance their reading proficiency
The beginning teacher
A Understands skills and strategies for understanding interpreting and evaluating different types of written materials including narratives expository texts technical writing and content-area textbooks
B Understands different purposes for reading and related reading strategies
C Knows and teaches strategies to facilitate comprehension of different types of text before during and after reading (eg previewing making predictions questioning self-monitoring rereading mapping using reading journals discussing texts)
D Provides instruction in comprehension skills that support studentsrsquo transition from ldquolearning to readrdquo to ldquoreading to learnrdquo (eg matching comprehension strategies to different types of text and different purposes for reading)
E Understands the importance of reading as a skill in all content areas
F Understands the value of using dictionaries glossaries and other sources to determine the meanings pronunciations and derivations of unfamiliar words and teaches students to use these sources
G Knows how to teach students to interpret information presented in various formats (eg maps tables graphs) and how to locate retrieve and retain information from a range of texts and technologies
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 11
H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 12
C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 20
Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 21
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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H Knows how to help students comprehend abstract content and ideas in written materials (eg by using manipulatives examples diagrams)
I Knows literary genres (eg historical fiction poetry myths fables) and their characteristics
J Recognizes a wide range of literature and other texts appropriate for students
K Provides multiple opportunities for students to listen and respond to a wide variety of childrenrsquos and young peoplersquos literature both fiction and nonfiction and to recognize characteristics of various types of narrative and expository texts
L Understands and promotes studentsrsquo development of literary response and analysis including teaching students elements of literary analysis (eg story elements features of different literary genres) and providing students with opportunities to apply comprehension skills to literature
M Selects and uses a variety of materials to teach students about authors and about different purposes for writing
N Provides students with opportunities to engage in silent reading and extended reading of a wide range of materials including expository texts and various literary genres
O Engages students in varied reading experiences and encourages students to interact with others about their reading
P Uses strategies to encourage reading for pleasure and lifelong learning
Q Knows how to teach students strategies for selecting their own books for independent reading
R Uses technology to promote studentsrsquo literacy and teaches students to use technology to access a wide range of appropriate narrative and expository texts
Competency 006 (Written Language mdash Writing Conventions) The teacher understands the conventions of writing in English and provides instruction that helps students develop proficiency in applying writing conventions
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of writing conventions (including the physical and cognitive processes involved in letter formation word writing sentence construction spelling punctuation and grammatical expression) and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to teach writing conventions and their applications to all students including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 12
C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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NLD 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ESP 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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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SVE 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C Knows informal and formal procedures for assessing studentsrsquo use of writing conventions and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo development in this area
D Uses ongoing assessment of writing conventions to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
E Analyzes studentsrsquo errors in applying writing conventions and uses the results of this analysis as a basis for future instruction
F Knows writing conventions and appropriate grammar and usage and provides students with direct instruction and guided practice in these areas
G Understands the contribution of conventional spelling toward success in reading and writing
H Understands stages of spelling development (prephonetic phonetic transitional and conventional) and how and when to support studentsrsquo development from one stage to the next
I Provides systematic spelling instruction and gives students opportunities to use and develop spelling skills in the context of meaningful written expression
Competency 007 (Written Language mdash Composition) The teacher understands that writing to communicate is a developmental process and provides instruction that promotes studentsrsquo competence in written communication
The beginning teacher
A Knows predictable stages in the development of written language and recognizes that individual variations occur
B Promotes student recognition of the practical uses of writing creates an environment in which students are motivated to express ideas in writing and models writing as an enjoyable activity and a tool for lifelong learning
C Knows and applies appropriate instructional strategies and sequences to develop studentsrsquo writing skills
D Knows characteristics and uses of informal and formal written language assessments and uses multiple ongoing assessments to monitor and evaluate studentsrsquo writing development
E Uses assessment results to plan focused instruction to address the writing strengths needs and interests of all individuals and groups including English-language learners
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 13
F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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DAN 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F Uses ongoing assessment of written language to determine when a student needs additional help or intervention to bring the studentrsquos performance to grade level based on state content and performance standards for writing in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
G Understands the use of self-assessment in writing and provides opportunities for students to self-assess their writings (eg for clarity interest to audience comprehensiveness) and their development as writers
H Understands differences between first-draft writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in various stages of writing including prewriting drafting editing and revising
I Understands the development of writing in relation to the other language arts and uses instructional strategies that connect these various aspects of language
J Understands similarities and differences between language (eg syntax vocabulary) used in spoken and written English and helps students use knowledge of these similarities and differences to enhance their own writing
K Understands writing for a variety of audiences purposes and settings and provides students with opportunities to write for various audiences purposes and settings
L Knows how to write using voices and styles appropriate for different audiences and purposes and provides students with opportunities to write using various voices and styles
M Understands the benefits of technology for teaching writing and writing for publication and provides instruction in the use of technology to facilitate written communication
Competency 008 (Viewing and Representing) The teacher understands skills for interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images and messages in various media and provides students with opportunities to develop skills in this area
The beginning teacher
A Knows grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo skills in interpreting analyzing evaluating and producing visual images messages and meanings
B Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding the interpretation analysis evaluation and production of visual images messages and meanings and to plan instruction
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 14
C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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DAN 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NLD 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ESP 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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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SVE 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C Understands characteristics and functions of different types of media (eg film print) and knows how different types of media influence and inform
D Compares and contrasts print visual and electronic media (eg films and written stories)
E Evaluates how visual image makers (eg illustrators documentary filmmakers political cartoonists news photographers) represent messages and meanings and provides students with varied opportunities to interpret and evaluate visual images in various media
F Knows how to teach students to analyze visual image makersrsquo choices (eg style elements media) and evaluate how these choices help to represent or extend meaning
G Provides students with opportunities to interpret events and ideas based on information from maps charts graphics video segments and technology presentations and to use media to compare ideas and points of view
H Knows steps and procedures for producing visual images messages and meanings to communicate with others
I Teaches students how to select organize and produce visuals to complement and extend meanings
J Provides students with opportunities to use technology to produce various types of communications (eg class newspapers multimedia reports video reports) and helps students analyze how language medium and presentation contribute to the message
Competency 009 (Study and Inquiry Skills) The teacher understands the importance of study and inquiry skills as tools for learning in the content areas and promotes studentsrsquo development in applying study and inquiry skills
The beginning teacher
A Understands study and inquiry skills (eg using text organizers taking notes outlining drawing conclusions applying test-taking strategies previewing setting purposes for reading locating organizing evaluating and communicating information summarizing information using multiple sources of information interpreting and using graphic sources of information) and knows the significance of these skills for student learning and achievement
B Knows grade-level expectations for study and inquiry skills in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and procedures for assessing studentsrsquo development and use of these skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 15
C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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NOR 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SVE 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C Knows and applies instructional practices that promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills across the curriculum by all students including English-language learners
D Knows how to provide students with varied and meaningful opportunities to learn and apply study and inquiry skills to enhance their achievement across the curriculum
E Uses ongoing assessment and knowledge of grade-level expectations in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify studentsrsquo needs regarding study and inquiry skills to determine when a student requires additional help or intervention and to plan instruction
F Responds to studentsrsquo needs by providing direct explicit instruction to promote the acquisition and use of study and inquiry skills
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 16
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 20
Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 17
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions The purpose of this section is to describe multiple-choice question formats that you will typically see on the English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test and to suggest possible ways to approach thinking about and answering them These approaches are intended to supplement and complement familiar test-taking strategies with which you may already be comfortable and that work for you Fundamentally the most important component in assuring your success on the test is knowing the content described in the test framework This content has been carefully selected to align with the knowledge required to begin a career as an English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 teacher
The multiple-choice questions on this test are designed to assess your knowledge of the content described in the test framework In most cases you are expected to demonstrate more than just your ability to recall factual information You may be asked to think critically about the information to analyze it consider it carefully compare it with other knowledge you have or make a judgment about it
When you are ready to respond to a multiple-choice question you must choose one of four answer options Leave no questions unanswered Questions for which you mark no answer or more than one answer are counted as incorrect Your score will be determined by the number of questions for which you select the correct answer
The English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 test is designed to include a total of 100 multiple-choice questions Your final scaled score will be based only on scored questions The questions that are not scored are being pilot tested to collect information about how these questions will perform under actual testing conditions These pilot questions are not identified on the test
Question Formats
You may see the following types of multiple-choice questions on the test
mdash Single Questions mdash Clustered Questions
On the following pages you will find descriptions of these commonly used question formats along with suggested approaches for responding to each type
Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 20
Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 21
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 22
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Single Questions
The single-question format presents a direct question or an incomplete statement It can also include a reading passage graphic table or a combination of these Four answer options appear below the question
The following question is an example of the single-question format It tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
Examples
1 As a word identification strategy structural analysis would be most effective inhelping eighth graders determine the meaning of which of the following words
A SartorialB WisteriaC HaberdasherD Bibliophile
Suggested Approach
Read the question carefully and critically Think about what it is asking and the situation it is describing Eliminate any obviously wrong answers select the correct answer choice and mark your answer
For example as you read this question recall that structural analysis is the technique of dividing an unfamiliar word into parts to help determine its meaning Now look at the response options and consider how structural analysis might be applied to the word presented in each option
The word presented in option A is sartorial The word sartorial refers to menrsquos clothing and the work of tailors The wordrsquos root sartor derives from a Latin word meaning ldquoto patchrdquo and is not found in many common English words Dividing the word sartorial into parts is therefore unlikely to provide students with significant clues about the wordrsquos meaning
The word presented in option B is wisteria which refers to a type of climbing vine The word derives from the surname of an eighteenth-century American anatomist Casper Wistar Dividing the word wisteria into parts would not provide students with any significant clues about its meaning
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 18
The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 19
Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 20
Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 21
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 22
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 23
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 24
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 25
COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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The word presented in option C is haberdasher which refers to a person who sells items such as hats shirts and gloves The word derives from the Middle English word haberdashere and dividing the word haberdasher into parts provides no significant clues about its meaning
The word presented in option D is bibliophile The word bibliophile refers to a person who loves books One approach to analyzing this word is to divide it into two parts biblio derived from the Greek word for ldquobooksrdquo and phile from the Greek word for ldquolovingrdquo Students are likely to be familiar with the root biblio through knowledge of the common English word bibliography and may therefore infer that bibliophile relates to books or other reading materials Students may also have encountered phile in words such as Anglophile meaning a person who loves English culture In this way structural analysis can provide students with significant clues about the meaning of the word bibliophile
For eighth graders structural analysis would be effective in analyzing only one of the four words presented in the response options the word bibliophile The correct response is option D
Clustered Questions
Clustered questions are made up of a stimulus and two or more questions relating to the stimulus The stimulus material can be a reading passage graphic table or any other information necessary to answer the questions that follow
You can use several different approaches to respond to clustered questions Some commonly used strategies are listed below
Strategy 1 Skim the stimulus material to understand its purpose its arrangement andor its content Then read the questions and refer again to the stimulus material to obtain the specific information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 2 Read the questions before considering the stimulus material The theory behind this strategy is that the content of the questions will help you identify the purpose of the stimulus material and locate the information you need to answer the questions
Strategy 3 Use a combination of both strategies Apply the ldquoread the stimulus firstrdquo strategy with shorter more familiar stimuli and the ldquoread the questions firstrdquo strategy with longer more complex or less familiar stimuli You can experiment with the sample questions in this manual and then use the strategy with which you are most comfortable when you take the actual test
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Whether you read the stimulus before or after you read the questions you should read it carefully and critically You may want to note its important points to help you answer the questions
As you consider questions set in educational contexts try to enter into the identified teacherrsquos frame of mind and use that teacherrsquos point of view to answer the questions that accompany the stimulus Be sure to consider the questions only in terms of the information provided in the stimulus mdash not in terms of your own experiences or individuals you may have known
Example 1
First read the stimulus (a description of a classroom situation a passage from a biology textbook and an excerpt from two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Carmen and Derrick two students in Mr Thompsonrsquos seventh-grade reading class ask for help in understanding a passage from the biology textbook they use in their science class Mr Thompson suggests that they begin by discussing the text with each other mdash sharing their thoughts and questions about the passage Shown below are the textbook passage and an excerpt from the two studentsrsquo conversation about it
Certain conditions including appropriate temperatures and proper amounts of water and oxygen must be present for a seed to sprout and grow For many seeds a period of rest is necessary before a seed can germinate A seed may lie dormant for a single year or many years but when conditions are right the seed will sprout For some species of plants the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors temporarily prevent it from germinating These inhibitors may be washed away by rainwater or eliminated by prolonged exposure to cold
Derrick Most of this stuff is easy Everyone knows that seeds need the right weather to grow But I donrsquot exactly get this word ldquogerminaterdquo You know what it means
Carmen Irsquove heard it before Doesnrsquot it just mean sprout
Derrick How do you figure that
Carmen Look [points to text] some of the sentences say sprout and other sentences say germinate and it seems like theyrsquore talking about the same thing Then therersquos this other part about things that keep seeds from sprouting like cold weather or pollution
Derrick I donrsquot remember anything about pollution Where did you read that
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Carmen This part about chemicals
Derrick But look it says the seedrsquos own chemical inhibitors Irsquom not sure what inhibitors are but I think the chemicals come from the seed not pollution
Carmen Oh I get it Thatrsquos what keeps the seed dormant
Derrick And dormant is
Carmen Resting You know like when a bear hibernates
Now you are prepared to respond to the first of the two questions associated with this stimulus The first question tests knowledge of English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 001 The teacher understands the importance of oral language knows the developmental processes of oral language and provides a variety of instructional opportunities for students to develop listening and speaking skills
1 Mr Thompsonrsquos response to the request of Carmen and Derrick is likely to promote their reading development primarily by
A facilitating their ability to identify and apply a variety of effective study strategies
B encouraging them to explore reading materials on related subjects C facilitating their comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language
interaction D encouraging them to formulate and address their own reading goals
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the interaction between the teacher and students the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Then read and consider this first question which asks how the teacherrsquos response promotes the studentsrsquo reading development Recall that Mr Thompson advised Carmen and Derrick to discuss the textbook passage and to share with each other their thoughts and questions about the passage
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage helps them identify and apply a variety of study strategies Review the conversation and notice that it focuses on the meaning of particular words in the passage There is no reference to multiple study strategies and no application of study skills other than discussion of key vocabulary
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 21
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 22
Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 23
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 24
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 25
COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the passage encourages them to explore reading materials on related subjects While it is true in general that peer conversation often motivates students to explore reading materials there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick plan to consult other reading materials on related subjects
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation facilitates their reading comprehension through peer scaffolding and oral language interaction Notice that the stimulus provides evidence that oral language interaction (ie Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation) does allow the two students to ldquoscaffoldrdquo their understanding (ie assist each other in comprehending the textbook passage) For example Carmen improves Derrickrsquos comprehension of the passage by helping him understand that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Derrick also improves Carmenrsquos comprehension by clarifying that ldquochemical inhibitorsrdquo refer not to pollution as Carmen assumed but to chemicals in the seed
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation promotes their reading development by encouraging the students to formulate and address their own reading goals While it is true in general that peer interaction can help support the process of setting and addressing reading goals there is no evidence in the stimulus that Carmen and Derrick are formulating such goals
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option C as the best response
Now you are ready to answer the next question The second question measures English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 Competency 003 The teacher understands the importance of word identification skills (including decoding blending structural analysis and sight word vocabulary) and reading fluency and provides many opportunities for students to practice and improve word identification skills and reading fluency
2 Carmen and Derrickrsquos discussion of the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to promote the studentsrsquo reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to
A use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings B apply grammatical principles C analyze differing perspectives and points of view in informational texts D identify main ideas
Suggested Approach
Consider carefully the information presented in the stimulus including the content of the textbook passage and the two studentsrsquo conversation about the passage Read and consider this second question which asks how the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to promote their reading proficiency
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Option A suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to use context to support word identification and confirm word meanings Review the portion of the stimulus that describes Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo When Derrick asks how
Carmen knows that ldquogerminaterdquo means ldquosproutrdquo Carmen reexamines the text and explains to Derrick how her interpretation of other words and sentences in the passage helps her determine the meaning of ldquogerminaterdquo Carmen thus uses the context in which the unfamiliar word is found to help her determine its meaning
Option B suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their ability to apply grammatical principles A review of the stimulus reveals that Carmen and Derrickrsquos conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo includes no explicit or implicit references to parts of speech or other aspects of grammar
Option C suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is likely to reinforce their reading proficiency by reinforcing their ability to analyze differing perspectives and points of views in informational texts In their conversation Carmen and Derrick express different observations and opinions but the purpose of their conversation is to clarify their literal comprehension of factual information not to expand their awareness of different points of view presented in the text
Option D suggests that the studentsrsquo conversation about the word ldquogerminaterdquo is most likely to reinforce their ability to identify main ideas In their conversation Carmen and Derrick focus primarily on particular terms in the passage Both students appear to understand the main ideas of the passage prior to their conversation For example Derrickrsquos first comment is ldquoEveryone knows that seeds need the right weather to growrdquo
In this way analysis of the four options should lead you to select option A as the best response
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 23
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 24
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 25
COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Multiple-Choice Practice Questions This section presents some sample test questions for you to review as part of your preparation for the test To demonstrate how each competency may be assessed each sample question is accompanied by the competency that it measures While studying you may wish to read the competency before and after you consider each sample question Please note that the competency statements do not appear on the actual test
For each sample test question there is a correct answer and a rationale for each answer option Please note that the sample questions are not necessarily presented in competency order
The sample questions are included to illustrate the formats and types of questions you will see on the test however your performance on the sample questions should not be viewed as a predictor of your performance on the actual test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 24
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Ms Li an English teacher designs a discussion activity for students after they have read a chapter of a class novel She provides students with a list of question starters that they can use to create questions for their peers Then Ms Li has them ask and answer the questions in the small-group discussion
1 Describe what must have happened when (refer to a specific event from chapter and the page number)
2 What do you think might happen next with (refer to a specific conflict or person and the page number)
3 How was (refer to a specific section in the chapter and the page number) similar to (refer to something you have read in the past)
4 Describe what the author means when heshe says (refer to a specific quote in the chapter and the page number)
5 What changes to (refer to a character or event and the page number) would you recommend to the author
6 What are some of the problems of (refer to a character in the chapter and the page number)
COMPETENCY 005
1 The activity primarily encourages students to practice which of the following critical-reading skills
A Providing evidence from text to support ideas B Synthesizing information from multiple sources C Determining the effectiveness of rhetorical devices D Comparing a variety of textual structures
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 25
COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 005
2 Which of the following skills are students primarily practicing when responding to questions 1 and 4
A Visualizing B Summarizing C Inferencing D Predicting
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
3 Which of the following question starters will best facilitate studentsrsquo ability to make text-to-text connections
A Question 2 B Question 3 C Question 5 D Question 6
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
4 The activity is beneficial for English-language learners primarily because it
A develops elements of phonemic awareness B offers explicit language acquisition instruction C provides an authentic opportunity for speaking D encourages the use of word analysis strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 26
COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 001
5 Ms Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students including several English-language learners (ELLs) She divides the class into groups of four to five students Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt from the textbook to the other group members Which of the following is a primary rationale for using the activity
A Discussing expository selections improves ELLsrsquo navigation of nonfiction text structures
B Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary words
C Providing a meaningful context increases ELLsrsquo comprehension of academic language
D Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLsrsquo application of the appropriate register choice
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 001
6 A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice The first time students listen and respond to the content The second time students evaluate the tone inflection and pace of the recording The primary purpose of the activity is to help students
A understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly B prepare for informal speaking opportunities C collaborate on improving the message of a speech D compare different presentation styles for speeches
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 27
COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 001
7 Which of the following words has five phonemes
A Apple B Stand C Break D Crash
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
8 To motivate middle school students in language arts a teacher implements learning clubs in the classroom Students have a class meeting on an assigned topic They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the information they learn Finally they add what they have learned to a blog The design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the importance of which of the following
A Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities B Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them C Developing studentsrsquo literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts D Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 002
9 Which of the following would best help a teacher evaluate the phonics skills of beginning readers
A Examining studentsrsquo handwriting B Assessing studentsrsquo sight word recall C Timing students as they read orally D Analyzing studentsrsquo attempted spellings
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 28
COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 003
10 A teacher meets with a small group of students to read a new book Throughout the week the teacher encourages the students to reread the book several times Which of the following is a primary purpose of this practice
A Instilling a life-long love of reading B Reinforcing the skill of letter-sound correspondence C Developing critical-thinking skills about story elements D Promoting recognition of high-frequency words
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
11 Andre a middle school student is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic words The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension Which of the following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andrersquos reading skills
A Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words B Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages C Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition D Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 29
COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 003
12 A teacher provides students with a list of prefixes suffixes and their meanings along with a list of five words including ldquopredeterminedrdquo and ldquoindivisiblerdquo The teacher then asks the students to work with partners to use the two lists to try to discover the meaning of the words without using a dictionary The activity will primarily help students determine the meanings of words through which of the following
A Contextual clues B Structural analysis C Visualization strategies D Syntactical clues
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 003
13 Mr Watkins a fourth-grade teacher uses a reading activity in which he reads aloud a few lines at a time and then has the students read the same lines imitating his pace and intonation He stops occasionally to make comments on the text and to remind students to read aloud The activity primarily develops studentsrsquo skills in
A oral comprehension B word identification C reading fluency D phonemic awareness
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 30
COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 004
14 A teacher observes that a student has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text Which of the following is the most appropriate determination for the teacher to make
A The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it exposes the student to new vocabulary
B The text is at the studentrsquos instructional reading level because it maximizes development of the studentrsquos fluency
C The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it does not sufficiently challenge the studentrsquos vocabulary development
D The text is at the studentrsquos frustration reading level because it is too difficult for the student to comprehend
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
15 Which of the following strategies will be most successful in identifying studentsrsquo independent instructional and frustration reading levels
A Testing studentsrsquo recall of new vocabulary after they read a selected text B Recording studentsrsquo miscues as they read orally from a selected text C Noting studentsrsquo thoughts as they think aloud about a selected text D Studying studentsrsquo facial expressions while they read orally from a
selected text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 31
COMPETENCY 004
16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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16 Ms Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs She then has students write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two versions Through the lesson Ms Lovett primarily demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following
A Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
B Enhancing studentsrsquo comprehension by developing their listening skills C Improving studentsrsquo comprehension by linking their prior knowledge
to the text D Providing students with guided practice of comprehension strategies
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
17 After a class reads several versions of the fairy tale ldquoCinderellardquo the teacher has students write an essay comparing and contrasting their two favorite versions The activity will benefit studentsrsquo comprehension primarily by having them
A synthesize information from multiple texts B reread the texts with appropriate prosody C evaluate a variety of text structures D practice metacognitive strategies
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 32
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
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Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Students are learning to analyze characters using the following graphic organizer
COMPETENCY 009
18 When completing the graphic organizer students will primarily practice which of the following study and inquiry skills
A Previewing various text features B Locating important textual information C Making predictions about the text D Sequencing the events of the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 33
COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 004
19 The graphic organizer will best help students develop which of the following skills
A Inferential comprehension B Language decoding C Contextual comprehension D Reading fluency
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 004
20 Which of the following activities would best help develop studentsrsquo metacognitive skills
A Using the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story B Completing the graphic organizer with a partner and then sharing with a
small group C Referring to the graphic organizer while reading and writing stories
individually D Creating another graphic organizer that uses the same concept as the
graphic organizer presented here
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 34
COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 005
21 Although students in a middle school science class are able to glean specific facts from a textbook chapter they are unable to restate the broad concepts presented in the reading Which of the following activities should the teacher have the students do first to address the issue
A Summarizing the main ideas in the chapter B Defining the important vocabulary words in the chapter C Reading the chapter aloud with a partner D Discussing their favorite part of the chapter
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
22 Mr Marcos decides to utilize reading journals with his students to increase their interest in reading To accomplish the goal it will be most effective for students to use the journals for which of the following activities
A Taking notes about the main ideas of the text B Recording personal reactions to the text C Responding to a prompt about the text D Summarizing a passage from the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 35
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
To encourage eighth-grade studentsrsquo understanding of how various genre characteristics support comprehension Ms Autry is preparing a genre study of traditional literature Students will work in groups to study a cultural historical or contemporary text of their choice Ms Autry is considering the most effective instructional activities to help guide her studentsrsquo analysis of their chosen text She plans for students to complete the following tasks
1 Describing the implicit themes
2 Analyzing how cultural context influences theme
3 Identifying stylistic elements of traditional literature
COMPETENCY 005
23 To best help students achieve the first task which of the following should Ms Autry ask students to annotate while reading
A Questions about the text that they do not understand B Summaries of the plot at the end of each textual event C Predictions about what they think will happen next in the text D Connections between personal experiences and events in the text
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 36
COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 005
24 Which of the following instructional activities would best promote studentsrsquo ability to complete the second task
A Using a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the conflicts in the same folktale from two different cultures
B Creating a story map that highlights the cultural elements of two different folktales by the same author
C Using a comparison grid to compare and contrast the moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures
D Completing a KWL chart about cultural features learned while reading two folktales from the same culture
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 005
25 To best help students complete the third task Ms Autry should have her students find textual evidence that demonstrates which of the following
A Settings that describe the specific time and place of the stories B Plots that are complex and take time in developing the climax C Specific details explaining the resolution of each conflict D Characters that are portrayed with a familiar pattern of traits
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 37
Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the information below to answer the question that follows
An eighth-grade English teacher writes the following sentence on the board
I talked yesterday to the kid which lives next to my grandmother
The teacher discusses with the class ways to improve the sentence Together they come up with the following revision
Yesterday I talked to the boy who lives next to my grandmother
COMPETENCY 006
26 The revised sentence best demonstrates the studentsrsquo ability to make corrections regarding
A active voice B relative pronouns C adjective placement D verb agreement
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 38
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 39
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow During writing workshop Ms Elstak a fourth-grade teacher has a conference with a student Kyle about his personal narrative
COMPETENCY 006 27 Based on his writing piece which of the following will best help Kyle improve
his spelling
A Memorizing the spelling of high-frequency words B Sorting words that contain irregular spelling patterns C Having a peer editor circle the misspelled words in the piece D Applying knowledge of phonics to his spelling
Answer and Rationale COMPETENCY 006 28 Which of the following grammatical concerns is present in Kylersquos writing
A A subject-verb agreement error B A sentence fragment C A comma splice D A misplaced modifier
Answer and Rationale
Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the student writing sample below to answer the question that follows
Yesterday I went skating with Chloe and my sister Chloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skate There was a lot of people skating yesterday It was fun
COMPETENCY 006
29 The writing sample most strongly indicates that the student would benefit from additional instruction in which of the following areas
A Identifying sentence fragments B Using the correct verb tense C Creating compound sentences D Referencing pronouns clearly
Answer and Rationale
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
The students in Ms Afzalirsquos class have written personal narratives Read the following excerpt from one studentrsquos narrative
As I skulked through the door I could smell my mamas homemade bread floating out to me from the kitchen The warm smell of yeast wrapped around me like a warm cozy blanket When I was younger I always wrapped myself in this blanket my grandma made for me whenever I was sad That blanket always made me feel better Being at home made me forget about the days troubles I felt comforted by the love that I knew was waiting for me in that kitchen
COMPETENCY 007
30 During a writing conference which of the following questions should Ms Afzali ask to best help the student revise the paragraph
A Do you use enough vivid words B Is the word tone appropriate for the piece C Is the paragraph focused on one idea D Do you maintain the same verb tense
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 40
COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
Back to Question
2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
Back to Question
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 006
31 Based on the excerpt the student needs instruction in which of the following areas
A Punctuating possessives B Matching subjects and verbs C Punctuating complex sentences D Matching pronouns and antecedents
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
32 Ms Afzali could best use the studentrsquos excerpt to model the effective use of
A plot construction B figurative language C character development D omniscient point of view
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 41
COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 007
33 A teacher reviews the following transitional words and phrases with students ldquoifhellipthenrdquo ldquoas a resultrdquo and ldquothereforerdquoWith that choice of transitions the teacher is best preparing students to write a composition using a
A list of steps B descriptive or specific example C cause and an effect pattern D sequence of events
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
34 Ms Coignet notices that her students are struggling with making decisions to improve their writing They understand how to make their stories longer but they are leaving some parts vague To best improve the studentsrsquo revision process Ms Coignet should teach the students how to make use of which of the following
A A list of sparkle words which are more precise synonyms for the words used most frequently in their stories
B A box-and-explode strategy in which students draw a box around a main idea in their story and then add details to expand or explode the main idea
C A technique for varying sentence lengths in which students highlight the end of each sentence and count and record the total number of words in the sentence
D A checklist for the revision process to use when rereading and revising their own stories and for reading and checking a partnerrsquos story
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 42
COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 008
35 Students in a seventh-grade English class are working in groups on a project in which they must create a computer-based slide presentation and present it to the class Before the students begin creating their presentations the teacher shows them examples of slides that have too much text and discusses ways to improve the slides The activity will best help studentsrsquo understanding of how to
A incorporate appropriate graphics to support the text B appropriately match what is said in the presentation to the slides C ensure that the presentation is the appropriate length D design the presentation slides appropriately
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 007
36 A language arts teacher wants students to have an opportunity to write for an authentic audience and purpose The assignment that best achieves the teacherrsquos goal is writing a
A review of an imaginary movie from the point of view of a critic B sympathy letter to a character in a story who is in an argument with a
family member C letter to the principal stating a personal opinion about a school-related
issue D front-page newspaper article about a true event in studentsrsquo lives
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 43
COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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SUO 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COMPETENCY 008
37 Students in Ms Riverarsquos English class express interest in the local professional football team which has just won the national championship The next day Ms Rivera presents various video clips from local and national news broadcasts about the game She then has the students discuss the similarities and differences between what is said and how the information is presented by the broadcasters in the clips Which of the following are students primarily practicing in the discussion
A Assessing how the media capitalizes on recent events B Interpreting propaganda techniques used by diverse groups C Evaluating the use of images by various media types D Analyzing different viewpoints of the same event
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 44
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 45
COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Use the information below to answer the questions that follow
Mr Walick plans to have his seventh-grade students research a topic related to a unit on American history using online sources He provides students with the following worksheet that they will use while searching Web-based resources
1 Does the website have a title If so what is it 2 Does the website have advertisements 3 Is the authorrsquos name and contact information on the website 4 How does the author support the main ideas 5 Does the author provide a list of sources
COMPETENCY 008
38 As an extension activity which of the following can students also evaluate about the websites based on their findings for question 2
A Thematic links B Targeted audience C Historical context D Figurative language
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 46
Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
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Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
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Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
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Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
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Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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COMPETENCY 009
39 A primary purpose of the worksheet is to teach students how to
A document the source of information B evaluate the reliability of the information in a source C gather information from a source D locate a source with complete information
Answer and Rationale
COMPETENCY 009
40 To best help students answer question 4 Mr Walick should provide them with a checklist that promotes their ability to
A identify sentence structures B evaluate the level of formality C identify conventional errors D evaluate the organizational pattern
Answer and Rationale
NOTE After clicking on a link right click and select ldquoPrevious Viewrdquo to go back to original text
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Answer Key and Rationales
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
1 005 A Option A is correct because each of the questions asks students to cite a particular page number in the text that has information that supports their ideas Option B is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to synthesize process or interact with information from multiple sources Option C is incorrect because the questions do not require the students to analyze rhetorical devices or the techniques that an author uses to convey meaning to the reader Option D is incorrect because the questions do not ask the students to compare a variety of structures within the text
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2 005 C Option C is correct because the task requires students to make inferences or interpret the text Option A is incorrect because the tasks do not require the students to use visualization techniques in which they would imagine being in a certain part of the text Option B is incorrect because summarizing would be describing what happened but not interpreting what the author meant as in question 4 Option D is incorrect because predicting is practiced through answering question number 2
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 47
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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NLD 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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
3 004 B Option B is correct because question 3 encourages students to connect and compare the text they are currently reading to other texts that they have read in the past Options A C and D are incorrect because questions 2 5 and 6 only refer to the text that the students are currently reading
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4 001 C Option C is correct because this activity supports the learner by modifying content scaffolding language and providing an authentic opportunity to listen to and respond to peers in small groups which is beneficial for English-language learners Option A is incorrect because the focus of this activity is not on developing an understanding of sounds of the language which is phonemic awareness Option B is incorrect because the teacher is neither giving explicit language instruction nor teaching students rules of language Option D is incorrect because the focus is on comprehending the text not analyzing and decoding the words
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 48
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
5 001 C Option C is correct because structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text so they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts In addition focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures which is linked to reading skills Option B is incorrect because students are learning new content as they read their excerpts so there is no connection to their prior knowledge Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both read and present the information
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6 001 A Option A is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly Option B is incorrect because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech Option C is incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech rather they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the message Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech and therefore not comparing speeches
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 49
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 50
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
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What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
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Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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7 001 B Option B is correct because ldquostandrdquo has five phonemes stand Option A is incorrect because ldquoapplerdquo has three phonemes apple Option C is incorrect because ldquobreakrdquo has four phonemes break Option D is incorrect because ldquocrashrdquo has four phonemes crash
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8 002 C Option C is correct because learning clubs allow students to meet in groups to discuss reflect on and write about research topics which all help to develop studentsrsquo literacy skills Option A is incorrect because although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice the scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped to come to this conclusion Option B is incorrect because the students are not choosing the topic based on their personal interests the teacher assigns the topic Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit instruction and oral language is only one component of the activity
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
9 002 D Option D is correct because studentsrsquo attempted spellings give the teacher an idea of how they view words phonetically Option A is incorrect because studentsrsquo handwriting does not reflect their phonetic understanding Option B is incorrect because sight words do not usually follow common phonics rules Option C is incorrect because students may have relied on memorizing the words rather than using phonics skills Timing students while they read orally best assesses fluency
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10 003 D Option D is correct because repetition is a successful strategy for improving sight word recognition Option A is incorrect because the focus is to improve rate and accuracy rather than literary appreciation which would develop more readily through discussing the text Option B is incorrect because repeated reading actually reduces the need to use onersquos understanding of letter-sound correspondence to read the text Option C is incorrect because comprehension can improve with repeated reading but the repetition does not promote critical thinking about the text or story elements
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 51
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 52
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
11 003 A Option A is correct because Andrersquos reading skills will improve as he understands common morphemes or word parts This understanding will help increase Andrersquos rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved comprehension Options B C and D are incorrect because although these activities are strategies that help increase fluency they do not address Andrersquos specific struggle with multisyllabic words
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12 003 B Option B is correct because students are using prefixes and suffixes which are structural clues to determine the meaning of the words Option A is incorrect because a contextual clue is information appearing near a word or phrase that offers direct or indirect suggestions about its meaning Option C is incorrect because the students are not trying to visualize the words or text Option D is incorrect because syntactical clues are within the sentence of the unknown word
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13 003 C Option C is correct because students are improving speed and accuracy as well as intonation which are features of fluency Option A is incorrect because students are not focusing on understanding the text but on speed and accuracy Option B is incorrect because students are not focusing on figuring out how to read an unknown word Option D is incorrect because students are not focusing on individual sounds but on reading the passage
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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14 004 D Option D is correct because a student who has difficulty reading 10 out of 100 words in a text is reading at his or her frustration level As a result the student is likely to have difficulty comprehending the text Options A and B are incorrect because a student who is reading at the instructional level has difficulty with between 2 to 5 out of 100 words in a text Option C is incorrect because a student who is reading at the frustration level does not need any additional challenges since the text is too difficult for him or her
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15 004 B Option B is correct because recording and analyzing studentsrsquo miscues is an excellent indicator for identifying reading levels Teachers can determine a studentrsquos reading level by the number of errors a student makes while reading and plan instruction accordingly Option A is incorrect because recall skills are not necessarily an indicator of reading levels Option C is incorrect because noting studentsrsquo thoughts can best be used to assess studentsrsquo ability to monitor their comprehension Option D is incorrect because studentsrsquo facial expressions are not an accurate measure of their reading level
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 53
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16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
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Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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ESP 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SUO 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ITA 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NOR 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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
16 004 D Option D is correct because Ms Lovett is leading students by modeling the strategy and having them apply their understanding Option A is incorrect because throughout the lesson Ms Lovett is demonstrating guided practice not independent practice Option B is incorrect because while listening skills are important the focus is on guided practice of comprehension strategies Option C is incorrect because the scenario does not include having students relate previous experiences or content to their reading
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17 004 A Option A is correct because comparing and contrasting texts requires students to synthesize information which leads to an in-depth understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because students do not read the text aloud so the activity does not build their knowledge of prosody Also prosody is a fluency skill that only indirectly affects comprehension Option C is incorrect because while students may discuss elements of text structures in their essays writing the essays will not necessarily help students evaluate a variety of text structures Option D is incorrect because the essay-writing activity does not incorporate metacognition which involves thinking about the thinking process to better comprehend
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 54
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
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Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Correct Answer Rationales
18 009 B Option B is correct because the graphic organizer requires students to locate important information Option A is incorrect because the students are not using the graphic organizer to preview the text Option C is incorrect because students are not asked to make predictions Option D is incorrect because the graphic organizer is not helping students sequence the events It focuses only on character traits
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19 004 A Option A is correct because students are learning to make inferences about the characters through the clues in the story Option B is incorrect because the students are not practicing decoding or saying the words Option C is incorrect because contextual comprehension is about finding the meaning of words through context clues Option D is incorrect because students are not practicing to read fluently
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20 004 C Option C is correct because students who are reading or writing independently can refer to the graphic organizer to analyze their understanding of the story or their written work Option A is incorrect because students who are summarizing a story recall the events but do not necessarily develop their understanding of the text Option B is incorrect because working with a partner does not develop the studentrsquos own thinking about the text Option D is incorrect because students are not using metacognition to create another graphic organizer but are merely developing a different format
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 55
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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 ESP 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 SUO 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 ITA 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NOR 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SVE 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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
21 005 A Option A is correct because summarizing the text would be the teacherrsquos best first step to promote studentsrsquo understanding of the main ideas of the text and help students restate the broad concepts of the text Option B is incorrect because focusing on the meaning of vocabulary words would not be the first strategy to use to help students understand the broad concepts of the text Option C is incorrect because reading aloud helps studentsrsquo fluency but not their comprehension of the broad concepts of the text Option D is incorrect because discussing their favorite part of the textbook chapter will not necessarily direct students toward the broad concepts In fact if students are gleaning the details this strategy may reinforce their focus on the specific facts
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22 005 B Option B is correct because the strategy allows students to interact with the text by providing their own interpretations and connections which tends to increase interest in reading Options A and D are incorrect because such strategies help studentsrsquo comprehension rather than increase student interest in reading Option C is incorrect because the strategy focuses on writing skills rather than increasing student interest in reading
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 56
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Correct Answer Rationales
23 005 D Option D is correct because reviewing thoughts and feelings about events in a text will help students discover an implicit theme Options A B and C are incorrect because while these strategies are effective ways to increase basic comprehension they will not directly help students discover an implicit theme
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24 005 C Option C is correct because comparing moral lessons of two folktales from different cultures is the most effective approach for developing an understanding of theme as it relates to different cultures Option A is incorrect because the problem remains the same regardless of the culture Option B is incorrect because this activity does not directly address the cultural influence on the theme Option D is incorrect because KWL charts are more appropriate for expository texts and reading two folktales from the same culture will not allow students to understand how cultural context affects the theme
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25 005 D Option D is correct because understanding that characters represent certain archetypes (ie good or evil) helps students identify the conflict and theme of the story Option A is incorrect because the settings of traditional literature are actually general since the stories convey a timeless message Option B is incorrect because the plot of this genre is generally fast-paced and simple Option C is incorrect because this genre usually includes limited descriptions and details
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 57
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
26 006 B Option B is correct because the correction involves changing ldquowhichrdquo to ldquowhordquo which are relative pronouns Option A is incorrect because both sentences are in the active voice therefore this type of correction was not made Option C is incorrect because although there is a change involving the placement of the word ldquoyesterdayrdquo this word is an adverb not an adjective Option D is incorrect because no changes were made to the verb
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27 006 B Option B is correct because the majority of words the student misspelled have irregular spellings Word sorting will help the student identify common spelling patterns (such as the prefix ldquoexrdquo and the suffix ldquotionrdquo) that can be applied in his current and future writing Option A is incorrect because the student spelled most high-frequency words correctly Option C is incorrect because a peer editor may not be able to recognize all the errors in the writing piece nor will the peer editor help the student learn ways to improve spelling Option D is incorrect because the writing piece shows evidence that the student is using knowledge of phonics to spell the words (eg ldquoshunrdquo for ldquotionrdquo in vacation) The misspelled words have irregular spellings
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 58
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
28 006 C Option C is correct because a comma splice is using a comma incorrectly between two independent clauses which Kyle does in his writing Option A is incorrect because there is no evidence of a problem with subject-verb agreement Option B is incorrect because Kylersquos sentences are all complete and vary from simple to complex Option D is incorrect because a misplaced modifier is a word phrase or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies which does not occur in Kylersquos writing
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29 006 B Option B is correct because in the third sentence the student uses incorrect subject-verb agreement The sentence should have ldquothere wererdquo not ldquothere wasrdquo Option A is incorrect because all of the sentences in the sample are complete sentences so the sample does not indicate that the student needs work in this area Option C is incorrect because the student uses correct parallel construction in sentence two ldquoChloe likes to roller blade and my sister likes to roller skaterdquo Option D is incorrect because all of the pronouns used ldquoIrdquo ldquomyrdquo and ldquoitrdquo are clear and easy to understand because they refer to the correct ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 59
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
30 007 C Option C is correct because this question leads the student to focus on the main idea of the paragraph and eliminate the distracting information in the third and fourth sentences Option A is incorrect because the studentrsquos use of language is adequately engaging and not a major problem in the passage Option B is incorrect because the tone is adequate for the purpose of the piece Option D is incorrect because the passage contains no verb tense errors
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31 006 A Option A is correct because the student fails to punctuate the possessives in the first and second-to-last sentences (mamarsquos and dayrsquos) Option B is incorrect because the passage uses correct subject-verb agreement Option C is incorrect because the passage uses correct sentence punctuation Option D is incorrect because the passage uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement
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32 007 B Option B is correct because the use of the simile in the second sentence provides an example of the effective use of figurative language Option A is incorrect because the excerpt does not contain a fully developed plot Option C is incorrect because although the excerpt provides some information about the character it does not fully develop the character Option D is incorrect because the excerpt uses first person limited point of view
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 60
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
33 007 C Option C is correct because the transitional phrases listed show a cause and effect relationship For example ldquoIf she does not come home by her curfew then her mother will be angryrdquo Options A and D are incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquofirst second last finallyrdquo to elaborate with a list of steps or sequence of events Option B is incorrect because a writer uses transitional phrases such as ldquoFor examplerdquo ldquoFor instancerdquo or ldquoThis is shown whenrdquo to elaborate using examples
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34 007 B Option B is correct because the box-and-explode strategy helps students elaborate their ideas more clearly Option A is incorrect because even though word choice will improve the studentsrsquo story they are struggling with how to elaborate their ideas Option C is incorrect because this activity is focused on revising sentence fluency rather than on elaboration Option D is incorrect because although a checklist is an assessment tool to help students check if they need more revision it will not teach the students a strategy for revising their story
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 61
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
35 008 D Option D is correct because the teacherrsquos discussion helps students learn ways to design their slides to be more effective Option A is incorrect because students are exploring the features of individual slides not how to most effectively add graphics to support the text on each slide Option B is incorrect because the teacher is not showing an actual presentation that would demonstrate that what is said matches what is shown on the slides Option C is incorrect because the teacher suggests ways that the topic can be presented in depth without using too much text on individual slides The teacher is not suggesting that the presentations should be a particular length
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36 007 C Option C is correct because the audience is real and the students are writing in their own voice about a subject of personal importance Option A is incorrect because the movie is imaginary and the audience and purpose are contrived so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option B is incorrect because the character in the story is not a real person so the activity is not an authentic writing task Option D is incorrect because front-page newspaper articles do not focus on events in studentsrsquo lives so the activity is not an authentic writing task
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 62
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
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What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
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JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
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Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
37 008 D Option D is correct because students are analyzing how the same event can be described differently in local and national broadcasts Option A is incorrect because the students are not discussing how the media capitalizes on recent events they are discussing the differences between the broadcasts Option B is incorrect because the types of broadcasts discussed do not lend themselves to propaganda because theyrsquore not persuasive in nature Option C is incorrect because the students are viewing two video broadcasts not comparing different types of media
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38 008 B Option B is correct because if a website has advertisements students can determine the targeted audience by looking at the types of advertisements Options A C and D are incorrect because looking at a websitersquos advertisements would not be helpful in evaluating the thematic links historical context or figurative language Students would need to evaluate the information given on the website
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 63
Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 65
Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Question Number
Competency Number
Correct Answer Rationales
39 009 B Option B is correct because the questions are designed to help the student determine whether the source can be trusted to provide reliable information Option A is incorrect because the worksheet guides the student to evaluate the source of information rather than just collect the information Option C is incorrect because the worksheet does not ask the student to record information from the source Option D is incorrect because the worksheet does not guide students on how to find a source that provides complete information about a research topic
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40 009 D Option D is correct because the question asks students to look at how the author supports the main ideas which can often be determined by looking at the organizational pattern Options A B and C are incorrect because having students identify the sentence structures evaluate the level of formality or find the conventional errors will not help them to focus on the way the author supports the main ideas
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 64
Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
What material do I need for
studying this content
Where can I find the materials I need
Dates planned for
study of content
Date Completed
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Study Plan Sheet
STUDY PLAN
Content covered on test
How well do I know the content
What material do I have for
studying this content
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
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Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
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Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Preparation Resources The resources listed below may help you prepare for the TExES test in this field These preparation resources have been identified by content experts in the field to provide up-to-date information that relates to the field in general You may wish to use current issues or editions to obtain information on specific topics for study and review
JOURNALS
Exceptional Children Council for Exceptional Children
Instructor Scholastic Inc
Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy International Reading Association
Language Arts National Council of Teachers of English
Reading Research Quarterly International Reading Association
The Elementary School Journal University of Chicago Press
The Reading Teacher International Reading Association
Voices from the Middle National Council of Teachers of English
OTHER RESOURCES
Alvermann D E Moon J and Hagood M (Eds) (1999) Popular Culture in the Classroom Teaching and Researching Critical Media Literacy Newark Del International Reading Association
Anderson Jeff (2007) Everyday Editing Grades 4ndash8 Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Anderson Jeff and Spandel Vicki (2005) Mechanically Inclined Building Grammar Usage and Style into Writerrsquos Workshop Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Atwell Nancy and Harwayne Shelley (2007) The Reading Zone New York NY Scholastic Publishers
Bear D R Invernizzi M Templeton S and Johnson F (2007) Words Their Way Word Study for Phonics Vocabulary and Spelling Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Brown H D (2003) Language Assessment mdash Principles and Classroom Practices Glenview Ill Pearson ESL
Goudvis Anne and Harvey Stephanie (2007) Strategies That Work Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement Second Edition Portland Maine Stenhouse Publishers
Lapp D Flood J and Farnan N (2004) Content Area Reading and Learning Instructional Strategies Boston Mass Allyn and Bacon
Moats L C (2000) Speech to Print Language Essentials for Teachers Baltimore Md Paul H Brookes Publishing Company
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 66
Norton E E (2006) Through the Eyes of a Child An Introduction to Childrenrsquos Literature Seventh Edition Columbus Ohio Pearson Prentice Hall
Pinnell G S and Fountas I C (2007) The Continuum of Literacy Learning Grades Kndash8 Behaviors and Understandings to Notice Teach and Support Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Pinnell G S Fountas I C and Giacobbe M E (1998) Word Matters Teaching Phonics and Spelling in the ReadingWriting Classroom Portsmouth NH Heinemann
Smith P G (Ed) (2001) Talking Classrooms Shaping Childrenrsquos Learning Through Oral Language Instruction Newark Del International Reading Association
Taylor B M Graves M and Van Den Broek P (Eds) (2000) Reading for Meaning Fostering Comprehension in the Middle Grades Newark Del International Reading Association
Texas Education Agency Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Tompkins G (2005) Language Arts Essentials Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson MerrillPrentice Hall
Tompkins G (2010) Literacy for the 21st Century a Balanced Approach Fifth Edition Upper Saddle River NJ Pearson
Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
Wagner Richard K Muse Andrea E and Tannenbaum Kendra R (2007) Vocabulary Acquisition Implications for Reading Comprehension NewYork NY Guilford Press
Wepner S B ValmontW and Thurlow R (Eds) (2000) Linking Literacy and Technology A Guide for Kndash8 Classrooms Newark Del International Reading Association
ONLINE RESOURCES
Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
Texas Education Agency mdash wwwteastatetxus
Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts The University of Texas at Austin mdash wwwmeadowscenterorgvgc
TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
Domain II mdash Language Arts Part II Reading Comprehension and Assessment Reading Applications Written Language Viewing 13and Representing and Study and Inquiry Skills
Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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Tyner Beverly and Green Sharon E (2005) Small Group Reading Instruction Grades 3ndash8 Newark Del International Reading Association
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Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) mdash wwwericedgov
International Reading Association mdash wwwreadingorg
Kidsgov US General Services Administration mdash wwwkidsgov
National Council of Teachers of English mdash wwwncteorg
readwritethink mdash wwwreadwritethinkorg
Searchlight The University of Texas at Austin mdash httpsearchlightutexasorg
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TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4ndash8 (117) 67
Table of Contents
About The Test
The Domains
The Standards
Domains and Competencies
Domain I mdash Language Arts Part I Oral Language Early Literacy 13Development Word Identification Skills and Reading Fluency
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Approaches to Answering Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Formats
Single Questions
Clustered Questions
Multiple-Choice Practice Questions
Answer Key and Rationales
Study Plan Sheet
Preparation Resources
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