TExES English as a Second Language (ESL)/Generalist 4-8 (120) Secrets Study Guide: TExES Test Review for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards

***Includes Practice Test Questions***

Get the test prep help you need to be successful on the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) test.

The TExES (120) English as a Second Language (ESL)/Generalist 4-8 Exam is extremely challenging and thorough test preparation is essential for success. TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam.

Not only does it provide a comprehensive guide to the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam as a whole, it also provides practice test questions as well as detailed explanations of each answer.

TExES (120) English as a Second Language (ESL)/Generalist 4-8 Exam Secrets Study Guide includes:

• A detailed overview of the TExES (120) English as a Second Language (ESL)/Generalist 4-8 Exam
• An extensive review of language concepts and language acquisition
• A breakdown of ESL instruction
• An in-depth look at cultural awareness and family and community involvement
• An analysis of English language arts and reading
• A guide to mathematics
• An examination of social studies
• A thorough review of science
• Comprehensive practice questions with detailed answer explanations

It's filled with the critical information you'll need in order to do well on the test the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) expects you to have mastered before sitting for the exam.

The Language Concepts and Language Acquisition section covers:

• Behaviorist model
• Development of phonics knowledge
• Sheltered English approach
• Basic orientations for teaching ESL

The ESL Instruction and Assessment section covers:

• Decoding assessments
• Alphabetic principle
• Concepts about print
• Challenges of ESL content-area instruction
• Small-group instruction

The Cultural Awareness and Family and Community Involvement section covers:

• Culture
• Family
• Socialization
• Parent/ teacher conferences

The English Language Arts and Reading section covers:

• Style, tone, and point of view
• Teaching viewing skills
• Teaching vocabulary
• Reciprocal teaching
• Culturally diverse parents
• Literary tests

The Mathematics section covers:

• Arithmetic terms specific to numbers
• Algebraic expressions and formulas
• Polygons
• Permutation and combination

The Social Studies section covers:

• Time zones
• Chinese and Indian empires
• American history
• World Wars
• Knowledge gained from social studies

The Science section covers:

• Atoms
• Magnetic fields
• Fossil and rock record
• Science and technology

These sections are full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.