How to Prepare for the TAKS: English Language Arts Exit Exam: Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
As a requirement for high school graduation, students throughout Texas must pass a series of tests, known as TAKS, in several subjects. This brand-new manual prepares them for success on the English Language Arts exam. The authors provide an overview of the test, then present instruction and advice in composition writing, as well as reading and comprehending literary works that are a part of the high school curriculum and identifying elements of literary style. Two full-length practice tests...
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BARRON’S HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TAKS TEXAS ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the TAKS Read and understand the overview of this exit level exam Take a practice test to analyze your strengths and weaknessesDevise your personal study plan for success Use this book’s subject review to improve your skills in all test areasTake the book’s practice tests, score your results, and gauge your learning progress Review the answers and explanations for all test questionsIt’s Your Path to a Higher Score on the TAKS English Language Arts
PrefacevPart 1Understanding the TestChapter 1Examining the Structure of the Test3Chapter 2Surveying the ELA TAKS Objectives8Part 2Exploring Strategies for SuccessChapter 3Answering Objective Questions15Chapter 4Responding to Open-Ended Questions25Chapter 5Writing the Composition42Part 3Mastering Objectives 1, 2, and 3Chapter 6Identifying Literary Elements63Chapter 7Utilizing Reading Strategies74Chapter 8Detecting Historical Impact on Literary Texts90Chapter 9Determining an Author's Purpose96Chapter 10Comprehending Visual Representatives106Part 4Mastering Objectives 4, 5, and 6Chapter 11Distinguishing Voice and Style113Chapter 12Investigating Organizational Patterns in Writing119Chapter 13Studying the Development of Ideas124Chapter 14Reviewing Mechanics and Usage128Chapter 15Analyzing Proofreading Skills140Part 5Practice Tests for the ELA TAKSChapter 16Practice Test A149Chapter 17Practice Test B178Chapter 18Final Review206Glossary209Index215
