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by Jane Thielemann-Downs (Author)
This is the latest (3rd) edition of this text written to help teacher candidates prepare for the Texas Teacher Certification (TExES) exam #231. More than just lists This book contains 380 pages of review. Each chapter of the book provides a comprehensive review of the material tested for each of the designated state competencies for Texas English teachers. Practice questions are provided at the end of each chapter; 90 questions in all. Essay prompts and test taking tips are provided for the constructed essay portion of the exam. A complete review of American, British, Ancient, Multicultural, and Young Adult literature for secondary high school students is included. This book also contains a review of literary elements, poetry analysis terms, oral communication / media literacy skills, second language acquisition theory, and basic grammar.
Author Biography
JANE THIELEMANN-DOWNS is a Professor of Education in the College of Public Service at the University of Houston-Downtown where she teaches courses in Reading, Language Arts, and Educational Psychology. She has been a member of the faculty at UH-D for 23 years, and currently resides in Houston, Texas. Additional works by this author: Thielemann, J. (2013). English Language Arts 6-12 New York State Teacher Certification: A complete content review for Content Specialty Test (03). Booksurge: Charleston, S.C. Thielemann, J. (2012). FTCE: English 6-12, A Complete Content Review for the 6-12 Florida Teacher Certification Examination. Booksurge: Charleston, S.C. Chen, I. & Thielemann-Downs, J. (2011). Preparing for Teacher Certification in Technology Application (Grades K-12): A course of study for the "TExES" Exam #142 and #139. Booksurge: Charleston, SC. Thielemann-Downs, J. (2011). CSET: English Preparing for the California Subject Examination for English Teachers: A complete content review for: Subtests I, II, III & IV (2011). Booksurge: Charleston, SC. Thielemann-Downs, J. (2010). Preparing for Teacher Certification in English, Language Arts & Reading Grades 8-12, Second Edition for "TExES" Exam #131. Booksurge: Charleston, SC Thielemann, J. & Chen, I. (2008). Technology Application Competencies for K-12 Teachers. IGI Global: Hershey, PA. Thielemann, J. (2007). Preparing for Teacher Certification in English, Language Arts & Reading Grades 8-12. "TExES" Exam #131. Eakin Press, Austin, Texas.
