CSET English. Subtests I-IV / John Allen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, John, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English teachers--Certification--California--Study guides.

English teachers.

Teachers--Certification--California--Study guides.

Teachers.

High school teachers--Certification--California--Study guides.

High school teachers.

English--Examinations--Study guides.

English.

Teaching--California--Examinations--Study guides.

Teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (355 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Piscataway, New Jersey : Research & Education Association, 2016.

Summary:

REA's CSET: English Subtests I-IV with Online Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! California requires all prospective English teachers to take the CSET: English Test. Recently, the CSET: English subtests were revised to align more closely with the California Common Core State Standards. The subtests also include new material in the areas of writing across the curriculum, reading and analyzing a variety of informational texts, and analyzing the details of dramatic works and performance. This third edition of our CSET (California Subject Examinations for Teachers) English Subtests I-IV test prep has been expanded to address these changes. It includes: * A complete overview of the four CSET: English subtests * A comprehensive review of every domain, with updated material * Two full-length practice tests for each subtest (in the book and online), with online diagnostic tools to help you personalize your study Our book is perfect for teacher education students and career-changing professionals who are looking to teach English in California. The skills required for all four subtests fulfill the objectives set by the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.This all-new test prep contains an in-depth review of all the competencies tested on the CSET English Subtests I-IV: Literature and Reading Informational Texts; Composition and Rhetoric; Language, Linguistics, and Literacy; Communication, Speech, Media and Creative Performance.The book includes 2 full-length practice exams based on actual CSET questions. Both practice tests are also available online with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed answer explanations. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you will succeed when it counts. REA's CSET: English Subtests I-IV test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach English in California!

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Preface

About REA

About Our Author

Acknowledgments

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Passing the CSET: English Test

How to Use This Book

An Overview of the Test

Format of the CSET: English Test

Scoring the Exam

6-Week Study Plan

Test-Taking Tips

The Day of the Test

Chapter 2 Review For Subtest I: Reading Literature and Informational Texts

Reading Literature

Ancient Literature

Medieval and Renaissance Literature

The Neoclassical Period

The Romantic Period

Modernism and Postmodernism

American Literature

Young Adult Literature

Elements of Literature

Literary Genres

Literary Devices

Dramatic Literature

Critical Thinking and Analytic Skills

Literary Criticism

Researching Sources of Literary Criticism

Informational Texts

Analyzing Informational Texts

Evaluating Text Complexity

Chapter 3 Review For Subtest II: Language, Linguistics, and Literacy

Human Language Structures

Acquisition and Development of Language and Literacy

Grammatical Structures of English

Chapter 4 Review For Subtest III: Composition and Rhetoric

Preparing for CSET: English Subtest III

Reviewing the Writing Process

Writing Processes (Individual and Collaborative)

Writing to Respond to Literature

Additional Exercises for Responding to Literature

The Writing Process

Text Types and Purposes

Writing Applications

Text Structures

Methods of Persuasive Writing

Production and Distribution of Writing

Precise Vocabulary and Effective Diction

Conventions of Oral and Written Language

Parts of Speech

Sentence Parts

Conventions of Pronunciation and Intonation

Conventional Forms of Spelling

Research to Build and Present Knowledge.

Chapter 5 Review For Subtest IV: Communications: Speech, Media, and Creative Performance

Preparing for CSET: English Subtest IV

Non-written Communication

Features and Forms of Oral Communication

Individual Performance Skills in Oral Communication

Principles of Speaker/Audience Interrelationship

Media Analysis and Applications

Media Forms and Their Impact on Society

Practice Test I

Subtest I

Subtest II

Subtest III

Subtest IV

Practice Test 2

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780738687445

0738687448