Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition by Kathleen Jasper
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The Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition Is Here

Our Praxis 5205 Study Guide 2nd Edition has officially launched! It now includes additional Constructed Response and Extended Response practice, new questions, and QR codes that link straight to video lessons.

How to Ace the Constructed Response on the Reading Exam
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How to Ace the Constructed Response on the Reading Exam

A practical guide to writing strong constructed responses on the STR, Praxis 5205, and Foundations of Reading exams, covering how to read the task first, structure your answer paragraph by paragraph, cite specific evidence, and explain your rationale for full credit.

Reading Exam Secrets: Explicit, Systematic & Recursive Instruction
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Reading Exam Secrets: Explicit, Systematic & Recursive Instruction

This post breaks down the explicit, systematic, and recursive instruction framework behind the FTCE Foundations of Reading, STR 293, and Praxis 5205 exams, and shows how to think like a test maker to identify correct answers using patterns like good words and the three to one rule.

Praxis 5001 vs 7001 Explained: Reading & Test Strategies
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Praxis 5001 vs 7001 Explained: Reading & Test Strategies

Wondering how the Praxis 5001 and 7001 differ — and what it means for your exam prep? This post breaks down the science of teaching reading, the FAB Five foundational skills, and the test-taking strategies you need to pass with confidence.

Teaching Reading Exam Response Formula
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Teaching Reading Exam: Constructed Response Formula

In this blog post, we are breaking down exactly how to approach the constructed response section of reading certification exams...

Teaching Reading Exam
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Teaching Reading Exam: ELL, Vocabulary & Oral Language

In this blog post, we are diving into practical, research-backed strategies for supporting English language learners (ELLs) in reading class,...

Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker
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Teaching Reading Exam: Think Like a Test Maker

In this blog post, we'll break down some of the most important strategies for tackling the Foundations of Reading Test,...

Teaching Reading Exam
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Teaching Reading Exam: Understanding the Framework

In this blog post, we’ll explore the key concepts behind the Praxis Teaching Reading 5205, Foundations of Reading 190/890, and...

Reading Sample Test Questions
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Praxis Teaching Reading: Sample Test Questions

In this blog post, we’re going to walk through what “test thinking” actually looks like when you’re facing reading instruction...

How to Apply Foundational Skills in Open Responses
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How to Apply Foundational Skills in Open Responses

In this blog post, we’re going to break down exactly how to approach the open-response (constructed response) portion of reading...

Understand the Foundational Skills of Reading
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Understand the Foundational Skills of Reading

In this blog post, we explore the foundations of reading and the importance of teaching with clear intention and strategy,...

Reading Comprehension
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Reading Comprehension

In this blog post, the focus is on three essential components of effective reading instruction: comprehension, metacognition, and critical thinking....

Cueing Systems in Reading
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Cueing Systems - Good or Bad

In this blog post, the focus is on the foundations of reading—specifically systematic and explicit instruction—and the ongoing debate around...

Use ChatGPT to Study For Your Writing Exam
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Use ChatGPT to Study For Your Writing Exam

In this blog post, we’re diving into how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to practice for the constructed...