NOTE: (updated 7/2019)
Below is a study guide that I created from scratch while preparing to take my PRAXIS exam for Secondary ELA. This guide was designed for my own purposes and learning style, so please be warned that it contains a plethora of information.
This 64 page long document is (for the most part) indexed alphabetically. It contains terms, literary periods, as well as notable authors. I suggest using this guide as a jumping-off point for terms and works to research further.
Some study methods that also worked for me were frequently reviewing the Quizlets I made, studying online guides from others on literary periods, reviewing infographics on pertinent material, as well as watching some informative and entertaining videos on YouTube (when my eyes grew tired from reading). In terms of YouTube, I highly recommend checking out Thug Notes (part of Wisecrack's channel). Thug Notes summarizes and analyzes major themes in numerous literary classics in an entertaining manner. The videos on the channel helped me understand the basic concepts of many literary works I had not read, which turned out to be helpful for me when taking the test. Sparknotes summaries and Crash Course Literature are some other YouTube sources I recommend.
Cheers and Good Luck!
Mrs. F.
A fifth year ELA teacher working at a large suburban high school. (7/2019)
Below is a study guide that I created from scratch while preparing to take my PRAXIS exam for Secondary ELA. This guide was designed for my own purposes and learning style, so please be warned that it contains a plethora of information.
This 64 page long document is (for the most part) indexed alphabetically. It contains terms, literary periods, as well as notable authors. I suggest using this guide as a jumping-off point for terms and works to research further.
Some study methods that also worked for me were frequently reviewing the Quizlets I made, studying online guides from others on literary periods, reviewing infographics on pertinent material, as well as watching some informative and entertaining videos on YouTube (when my eyes grew tired from reading). In terms of YouTube, I highly recommend checking out Thug Notes (part of Wisecrack's channel). Thug Notes summarizes and analyzes major themes in numerous literary classics in an entertaining manner. The videos on the channel helped me understand the basic concepts of many literary works I had not read, which turned out to be helpful for me when taking the test. Sparknotes summaries and Crash Course Literature are some other YouTube sources I recommend.
Cheers and Good Luck!
Mrs. F.
A fifth year ELA teacher working at a large suburban high school. (7/2019)
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