ENG 1A
English I, First Semester
PR-10274, BK-10275 (v.4.1)
To the Student:
After your registration is complete and your proctor has been approved, you may take the
Credit by Examination for English 1A.
WHAT TO BRING
• several sharpened No. 2 pencils
• blue or blank ink pen
• lined notebook paper
ABOUT THE EXAM
The examination for the first semester of English I consists of 70 multiple-choice and
matching questions, and one essay. The test will cover reading skills, literature, mechanics
and usage, and writing skills. The exam is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS) for this subject. The full list of TEKS is included in this document (it is also
available online at the Texas Education Agency website, http://www.tea.state.tx.us/). The
TEKS outline specific topics covered in the exam, as well as more general areas of
knowledge and levels of critical thinking. Use the TEKS to focus your study in preparation
for the exam.
The examination will take place under supervision, and the recommended time limit is
three hours. You may not use any notes or books. A percentage score from the examination
will be reported to the official at your school.
PRE-EXAM ASSIGNMENTS
You are required to complete reading assignments outside of the testing environment
before you take the CBE. See instructions for these assignments on page 2 of this
document. You will not be able to pass the CBE without completing these tasks.
EXAM PREPARATION
Study topics are provided on pages 3-4 of this document. Since the questions on this exam
are not taken from any one course, you may use literature or grammar textbooks to review
the skills listed. Tips for Good Writing are provided on page 9; these will help you when
writing essays. Review the TEKS for this subject, as well.
Be sure to use all of these resources to focus your study in preparation for the exam. It is
important to prepare adequately.
Good luck on your examination!
6/18
, ENG 1A Exam Prerequisite
Reading Assignments
You are required to complete the following assignments outside of the testing environment
before you take the CBE. You will not be able to pass the CBE without completing these
tasks.
Reading Assignments
• The Odyssey by Homer
• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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English I, First Semester
PR-10274, BK-10275 (v.4.1)
To the Student:
After your registration is complete and your proctor has been approved, you may take the
Credit by Examination for English 1A.
WHAT TO BRING
• several sharpened No. 2 pencils
• blue or blank ink pen
• lined notebook paper
ABOUT THE EXAM
The examination for the first semester of English I consists of 70 multiple-choice and
matching questions, and one essay. The test will cover reading skills, literature, mechanics
and usage, and writing skills. The exam is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills (TEKS) for this subject. The full list of TEKS is included in this document (it is also
available online at the Texas Education Agency website, http://www.tea.state.tx.us/). The
TEKS outline specific topics covered in the exam, as well as more general areas of
knowledge and levels of critical thinking. Use the TEKS to focus your study in preparation
for the exam.
The examination will take place under supervision, and the recommended time limit is
three hours. You may not use any notes or books. A percentage score from the examination
will be reported to the official at your school.
PRE-EXAM ASSIGNMENTS
You are required to complete reading assignments outside of the testing environment
before you take the CBE. See instructions for these assignments on page 2 of this
document. You will not be able to pass the CBE without completing these tasks.
EXAM PREPARATION
Study topics are provided on pages 3-4 of this document. Since the questions on this exam
are not taken from any one course, you may use literature or grammar textbooks to review
the skills listed. Tips for Good Writing are provided on page 9; these will help you when
writing essays. Review the TEKS for this subject, as well.
Be sure to use all of these resources to focus your study in preparation for the exam. It is
important to prepare adequately.
Good luck on your examination!
6/18
, ENG 1A Exam Prerequisite
Reading Assignments
You are required to complete the following assignments outside of the testing environment
before you take the CBE. You will not be able to pass the CBE without completing these
tasks.
Reading Assignments
• The Odyssey by Homer
• Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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