Prepare for the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills certification exam with this study guide, which reviews the core competencies and skills found on both the reading and writing sub-tests. Aligned to current state standards, it covers the Meaning of Words and Phrases; Understanding the Main Idea and Supporting Details; Identifying Writer's Purpose, Point of View and Intended Meaning; Analyzing Relationships Among Ideas; Critical Reasoning for Evaluation; Outlining and Summarizing; Purpose and Audience; Unity, Focus and Development; Effective Organization in Writing; Effective Sentences; and Writing to Standards of Edited American English. Once you've mastered the content, from placement of modifiers to word choice, test your knowledge with 125 multiple-choice practice questions and a constructed response question. The questions include full answer rationales and identify the question rigor level. You can also purchase flashcards at www.xamonline.com for additional help.
