GACE English 020, 021 Test Prep Teacher Certification Test Prep Study Guide (XAM GACE)

Title Page......Page 3
Copyright Page......Page 4
Table of Contents......Page 5
DOMAIN I COMPREHENSION OF LITERARY AND INFORMATIONAL TEXTS......Page 25
Skill 1.1: Recognizing characteristic features of various genres of prose, poetry, and drama......Page 29
Skill 1.2: Analyzing a variety of works to identify types of discourse (e.g., satire, parody, allegory, pastoral) that cross the lines of genre classifications......Page 41
Skill 1.3: Demonstrating knowledge of characteristics of literature in various genres written for adolescents and young adults......Page 46
Skill 1.4: Identifying and analyzing the use of literary elements (e.g., character development, setting, mood, point of view, foreshadowing, irony, diction, imagery, symbolism, figurative language)......Page 49
Skill 1.8: Recognizing and analyzing the effects of various organizational structures (e.g., chronological, in medias res, flashback, frame narrative) in works of literature......Page 55
Skill 2.1: Analyzing structures, elements, and themes of U.S. prose, poetry and drama that are characteristic of particular U.S. cultures, regions, or historical periods......Page 57
Skill 2.2: Recognizing the relationship of a U.S. work of prose, poetry, or drama to the historical period or literary movement of which it is a part......Page 66
Skill 2.4: Recognizing historical elements, references, and antecedents in U.S. prose, poetry, and drama......Page 67
Skill 2.5: Analyzing the influence of mythic, traditional, or earlier literature on U.S. prose, poetry, and drama......Page 75
Skill 2.6: Demonstrating familiarity with the historical development of U.S. prose, poetry, and drama......Page 78
Skill 3.1: Analyzing structures, elements, and themes of British and Commonwealth prose, poetry, and drama that are characteristic of particular British and Commonwealth cultures, regions, or historical periods......Page 79
Skill 3.2: Recognizing the relationship of a British or Commonwealth work of prose, poetry, or drama to the historical period or literary movement of which it is a part......Page 86
Skill 3.3: Comparing themes shared in several literary works from the same British or Commonwealth culture or period......Page 91
Skill 3.6: Demonstrating familiarity with the historical development of British and Commonwealth prose, poetry, and drama......Page 93
Skill 4.1: Analyzing structures, elements, and themes of world prose, poetry, and drama that are characteristic of particular world cultures, regions, or historical periods......Page 94
Skill 4.2: Recognizing the relationship of a work of world prose, poetry, or drama to the historical period or literary movement of which it is a part......Page 100
Skill 4.3: Comparing themes shared in several literary works from the same world culture or period......Page 105
Skill 4.5: Analyzing the influence of mythic, traditional, or earlier literature in world prose, poetry, and drama......Page 107
Skill 5.1: Recognizing various types of informational and technical texts (e.g., newspaper article, editorial, report)......Page 110
Skill 5.2: Distinguishing different purposes for informational and technical writing......Page 112
Skill 5.3: Identifying a writer’s purpose, main ideas, and supporting details in a given informational or technical text......Page 114
Skill 5.4: Applying knowledge of common textual features (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, tables of contents, step-by-step lists, chapter headings, unit summaries) of informational and technical texts......Page 115
Skill 5.5: Applying knowledge of common graphic features (e.g., graphic organizers, diagrams, captions, illustrations) of informational and technical texts......Page 116
Skill 5.6: Applying knowledge of common organizational structures and patterns (e.g., transitions, classification schemes, logical order) of informational and technical texts......Page 118
DOMAIN II READING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES......Page 121
Skill 6.1: Applying knowledge of prereading and metacognitive strategies used to enhance the comprehension of challenging texts......Page 123
Skill 6.2: Determining the possible meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases using context clues and/or structural analysis and applying knowledge of roots, etymology, and word structure to interpret words with multiple meanings, strong connotations, misleading cognates, and similar characteristics......Page 126
Skill 6.3: Recognizing how the history of the English language is manifested in modern vocabulary, word structures, spelling, and pronunciation......Page 132
Skill 6.4: Identifying accurate summaries, restatements, outlines, and other organizing devices of a text and recognizing how these devices aid in comprehension of the content, organization, and reasoning of a written text......Page 133
Skill 6.5: Applying inferential comprehension skills to draw conclusions from a given passage and interpret implied information......Page 135
Skill 6.6: Analyzing how common textual features, graphic features, and organizational structures (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, tables of contents, step-by-step lists, chapter headings, unit summaries) affect the comprehension and interpretation of texts......Page 137
Skill 6.7: Applying knowledge of reference resources and skills used to aid comprehension and interpretation......Page 139
Skill 7.1: Evaluating the development and use of logic and evidence in an argument......Page 140
Skill 7.2: Analyzing the effectiveness of a writer’s use of language, style, syntax, and rhetorical strategies for specific purposes and audiences......Page 143
Skill 7.3: Distinguishing opinion from fact, conclusion, or inference in a passage......Page 146
Skill 7.5: Determining how a writer uses tone and style to present a particular point of view or to hold the interest of readers......Page 148
Skill 7.6: Demonstrating knowledge of the effect of the cultural, political, and social environment on a writer’s use of language......Page 152
Skill 8.1: Recognizing the relationships of messages, themes, and ideas from one subject area to those from another subject area and to life experiences......Page 156
Skill 8.3: Applying knowledge of organizational structures and patterns, graphic features, and textual features to the comprehension of ideas in the subject areas......Page 158
Skill 8.4: Recognizing how certain words and concepts are related to multiple subjects and how similes, metaphors, and analogies are used to compare ideas across subject areas......Page 160
DOMAIN III WRITING CONVENTIONS AND THE WRITING PROCESS......Page 163
Skill 9.2: Recognizing and evaluating the appropriateness of grammar that does not conform to Standard American English in written texts......Page 165
Skill 9.3: Recognizing appropriate and inappropriate use of words, phrases, and clauses in written texts......Page 167
Skill 9.4: Demonstrating knowledge of standard sentence construction (e.g., subordination, parallel structure, use and placement of modifiers)......Page 182
Skill 9.5: Demonstrating knowledge of Standard American English mechanics (e.g., spelling, capitalization, punctuation)......Page 199
Skill 10.1: Recognizing techniques for generating and organizing ideas prior to writing......Page 213
Skill 10.2: Demonstrating knowledge of techniques for selecting and presenting detailed evidence as support for ideas......Page 222
Skill 10.3: Recognizing methods for developing ideas into a well-organized composition that is cohesive and coherent......Page 225
Skill 10.4: Demonstrating knowledge of revision, editing, and proofreading methods and standards......Page 226
Skill 11.1: Recognizing the differences between primary and secondary sources......Page 228
Skill 11.2: Identifying the advantages and disadvantages of various sources of information (e.g., interviews, autobiographies, textbooks, newspapers, journals, the Internet, popular nonfiction books) and of using technology in research (e.g., ability to search widely, danger of plagiarism)......Page 230
Skill 11.3: Recognizing methods for verifying accuracy (e.g., cross-checking sources)......Page 231
Skill 11.4: Assessing the credibility, objectivity, and reliability of a source of information......Page 233
Skill 11.5: Synthesizing information from multiple sources and perspectives......Page 234
Skill 11.6: Applying knowledge of ethical principles and appropriate formats for quoting material, citing sources, and creating bibliographies......Page 235
Skill 11.7: Recognizing how the medium of presentation can affect a reader’s construction of meaning from a text......Page 237
DOMAIN IV WRITING FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES......Page 239
Skill 12.1: Applying knowledge of techniques for generating ideas and themes for personal exploration through writing......Page 241
Skill 12.2: Applying knowledge of techniques for engaging and maintaining readers’ interest......Page 243
Skill 12.3: Identifying the characteristics of effective plots, characters, settings, and points of view in narrative writing......Page 244
Skill 12.4: Recognizing effective use of details and concrete language......Page 247
Skill 12.5: Analyzing how audience, purpose, and context affect narrative writing......Page 249
Skill 12.6: Demonstrating knowledge of narrative techniques and tools used to tell stories (e.g., transitions, flashbacks, suspense, dialogue, mood, foreshadowing, in medias res)......Page 250
Skill 13.1: Selecting an organizational pattern appropriate for providing information......Page 254
Skill 13.2: Demonstrating knowledge of techniques for developing and sustaining a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on a subject......Page 256
Skill 13.3: Identifying extraneous details and inappropriate information......Page 257
Skill 13.4: Recognizing effective uses of transitions......Page 259
Skill 13.5: Applying knowledge of effective expository techniques and tools......Page 262
Skill 13.6: Demonstrating knowledge of rhetorical devices used to reinforce information and sustain interest (e.g., parallelism, analogy, humor, repetition, illustrations, varied language)......Page 263
Skill 14.1: Recognizing effective techniques for establishing a context for an issue or controversy......Page 267
Skill 14.2: Demonstrating knowledge of techniques for stating and developing a controlling idea or arguable thesis......Page 268
Skill 14.3: Demonstrating knowledge of techniques for defending positions with evidence and support......Page 269
Skill 14.4: Recognizing effective techniques for expanding arguments with logic, credibility, and emotion......Page 270
Skill 14.5: Applying knowledge of persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices used to develop and support arguments effectively......Page 272
Skill 15.1: Analyzing the structure, organization, themes, and ideas of a literary or informational work......Page 275
Skill 15.2: Evaluating a writer’s use of stylistic devices and other elements of literary or informational writing......Page 280
Skill 15.3: Comparing the descriptions, motivations, and actions of characters in different literary texts or across literary and nonliterary contexts......Page 281
Skill 15.4: Analyzing a writer’s use of language to achieve a desired purpose......Page 283
Skill 15.5: Comparing the genre-driven features of texts......Page 287
DOMAIN V ORAL AND VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS......Page 289
Skill 16.1: Analyzing elements of effective listening and speaking in conversation and in small- and large-group situations......Page 291
Skill 16.3: Recognizing effective techniques for questioning, summarizing, paraphrasing, extending, redirecting ideas and comments, and achieving closure......Page 296
Skill 16.4: Recognizing rhetorical strategies appropriate for various kinds of oral and visual messages......Page 297
Skill 16.5: Analyzing the characteristics and evaluating the effects of different methods of various presentation techniques......Page 300
Skill 16.6: Recognizing principles of graphic communications, oral communications, and audiovisual communications......Page 303
Skill 17.1: Evaluating strategies used by the media for a variety of purposes......Page 304
Skill 17.2: Analyzing media messages for logic and reasoning......Page 306
Skill 17.3: Comparing messages across different media......Page 308
Skill 17.4: Analyzing the relationship between the media and the democratic process......Page 309
Skill 17.5: Analyzing the relationship between the media and personal and societal values, opinions, and behaviors......Page 311
Skill 17.6: Distinguishing techniques used by visual (i.e., still and moving) and oral media......Page 312
Skill 17.7: Distinguishing between classical and contemporary logical arguments......Page 313
SAMPLE TEST......Page 321
Sample Test......Page 323
Rigor Table......Page 350