Praxis II 5001 Practice Test Study Guide

Syntax CORRECT ANSWER Syntax refers to the sentence patterns and structures, or the grammar of language. Many ELL writers have trouble with English syntax. Semantics CORRECT ANSWER Meaning elements of language. Orthography CORRECT ANSWER Orthography is the term used for a system of written language. Portfolios CORRECT ANSWER A literacy portfolio shows student progress over time. It might include: samples of daily work, a chart of reading rates from several grades, journal entries by student or teacher, test results and benchmark inventories. Emergent Readers CORRECT ANSWER Three skills that are vital for an emergent reader are, parts of books, directionality of print and voice to print match. Beginning Reading Skills CORRECT ANSWER Parts of books, such as the title, beginning and end and even how to hold the book is a beginning skill. Observational Reading Skills CORRECT ANSWER Directionality of print means following the left to right format of American books. This is an observational skill learned by watching an adult read. Voice to Print Reading Skills CORRECT ANSWER Voice to print match means that the child understands that print is speech written down. Phonemes CORRECT ANSWER S