Master The Praxis 5205: Teaching Reading Test Prep Course

Complete Study Guide with Instruction, Practice, and Detailed Answer Explanations

What you'll learn

Students will be prepared to take the Praxis 5205 certification exam for teaching reading in the elementary grades

Students will learn the 45 skills needed to pass the Praxis 5205 certification exam.

Students will have practice test questions after each section for the Praxis 5205 certification exam

Students will learn test-taking tips and strategies for the Praxis 5205 certification exam

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for taking this course.

Description

Are you ready to excel in the Praxis 5205 Teaching Reading Elementary Teacher Certification Exam?Look no further than the ultimate study companion, Master the Praxis 5205: Teaching Reading Test Prep Course.What Sets This Course Apart?Comprehensive Content: Dive deep into each category of the Praxis 5205 with detailed instruction and practice. Every single section and skill required for the exam is covered.Practice Test Questions: Hone your skills with realistic practice test questions that mirror the actual exam, giving you the confidence to tackle any challenge.Expert Guidance: Crafted by a certified reading expert with years of experience training teachers for global education leaders like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and McGraw Hill.Elevated Preparation: Perfectly complementing the popular Master the Praxis 5205 companion book (found on Amazon), this course ensures a holistic and effective learning experience.Tested Strategies: Benefit from proven strategies to tackle the exam efficiently, maximizing your chances of success.Bonus Content:Bonus Content #1: I've included two bonus sections that give extra instruction on assessment items not covered in a specific section, but embedded throughout all categories.Bonus Content #2: Also included are sample constructed response questions and best answers.Bonus Content #3: In addition, I've added writing outlines that will help you put together your construct response answer quickly and easily.Why Choose Master the Praxis 5205: Teaching Reading Test Prep Course?Recognized Expertise: Developed by an educator with a wealth of experience training Kindergarten to 8th-grade teachers.All-in-One Resource: From foundational principles to advanced strategies, this course equips you with everything needed to ace the test.Pass the Test, Get Certified, and Secure your Livelihood!Your success in the Praxis 5205 Teaching Reading Elementary test is just a step away.Embrace the confidence, knowledge, and expertise offered by Master the Praxis 5205: Teaching Reading Test Prep Course. Pass the test, get certified, and secure your livelihood as a teacher!

Overview

Section 1: I. Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Including Emergent Literacy

Lecture 1 Praxis 5205: Introduction

Lecture 2 Praxis 5205: I.A. Teaching Phonological Awareness

Lecture 3 Praxis 5205: I.B. Teaching Phonemic Awareness

Lecture 4 Praxis 5205: I.C. Expressive and Receptive Language

Lecture 5 Praxis 5205: I.D. Beginning Readers

Lecture 6 Praxis 5205: I.E. Upper- and Lowercase Letters

Section 2: Phonics and Decoding

Lecture 7 Praxis 5205: II.A. Phoneme-Grapheme Correspondence

Lecture 8 Praxis 5205: II.B. Teaching Phonics

Lecture 9 Praxis 5205: II.C. Common Phonics Patterns

Lecture 10 Praxis 5205: II.D. Morphological Analysis

Lecture 11 Praxis 5205: II.E. Syllable Types

Lecture 12 Praxis 5205: II.F. Nondecodable/Irregularly Spelled Words

Section 3: Vocabulary and Fluency

Lecture 13 Praxis 5205: III.A. Building Expressive and Receptive Vocabulary

Lecture 14 Praxis 5205: III.B. Teaching Vocabulary

Lecture 15 Praxis 5205: III.C. Word Complexity

Lecture 16 Praxis 5205: III.D. Word Solving

Lecture 17 Praxis 5205: III.E. Common, Contextual, Content-Specific Words

Lecture 18 Praxis 5205: III.F. Fostering Automaticity

Lecture 19 Praxis 5205: III.G. Fluent Reading Behaviors

Lecture 20 Praxis 5205: III.H. Interrelation of Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension

Section 4: Comprehension of Literary and Informational Text

Lecture 21 Praxis 5205: IV.A. Listening Comprehension

Lecture 22 Praxis 5205: IV.B. Speaking and Listening Skills

Lecture 23 Praxis 5205: IV.C. Building Background Knowledge

Lecture 24 Praxis 5205: IV.D. Teaching Comprehension

Lecture 25 Praxis 5205: IV.E. Metacognition

Lecture 26 Praxis 5205: IV.F. Self Selection of Appropriate Texts

Lecture 27 Praxis 5205: IV.G. Differentiating Instruction

Lecture 28 Praxis 5205: IV.H. Graphic and Semantic Organizers

Lecture 29 Praxis 5205: IV.I. Structures and Features of Literary Texts

Lecture 30 Praxis 5205: IV.J. Teaching Literary Devices

Lecture 31 Praxis 5205: IV.K. Constructing Literal and Inferential Meaning

Lecture 32 Praxis 5205: IV.L. Structures and Features of Informational Texts

Lecture 33 Praxis 5205: IV.M. Using Technology to Support Active Learning

Section 5: Writing: Written Expression

Lecture 34 Praxis 5205: V.A.1. Teaching Writing as a Recursive Process

Lecture 35 Praxis 5205: V.A.2. Steps of the Writing Process

Lecture 36 Praxis 5205: V.A.3. Integrating Reading and Writing

Lecture 37 Praxis 5205: V.A.4 Digital Tools

Lecture 38 Praxis 5205: V.A.5. Types of Writing

Section 6: Writing: Spelling and Grammar

Lecture 39 Praxis 5205: V.B.1. Decoding and Encoding Skills

Lecture 40 Praxis 5205: V.B.2 Spelling Development

Lecture 41 Praxis 5205: V.B.3. Grammar and Mechanics

Section 7: Assessment and Instructional Decision Making: Constructed Response

Lecture 42 Praxis 5205: VI.A. Developing Emergent Literacy Learners

Lecture 43 Praxis 5205: VI.B. Supporting Independent Literacy Learners

Lecture 44 Praxis 5205: VI.C. Responding to Diverse Learners

Section 8: Assessment Included in All Categories

Lecture 45 Praxis 5205: Assessment

Section 9: How to Write a Constructed Response

Lecture 46 Sample Responses and Outlines

For teachers in the elementary grades