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| Lesson 1 - What Factors Help & Hinder Reading Comprehension? What Factors Help & Hinder Reading Comprehension? | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Wide Reading Strategies, Benefits & Examples Wide Reading Strategies, Benefits & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Strategies for Improving Reading Rate & Accuracy Strategies for Improving Reading Rate & Accuracy | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Teaching Reading: Before, During & After Technique Teaching Reading: Before, During & After Technique | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - How to Make Predictions Based on Information from a Reading Selection How to Make Predictions Based on Information from a Reading Selection | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Teaching Reading: 3-Minute Pause & Think-Alouds Teaching Reading: 3-Minute Pause & Think-Alouds | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Graphic Organizers for Reading Comprehension | Examples & Uses Graphic Organizers for Reading Comprehension | Examples & Uses | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Using Similes, Metaphors & Analogies to Analyze Texts Using Similes, Metaphors & Analogies to Analyze Texts | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Informational Text | Definition, Elements & Examples Informational Text | Definition, Elements & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Identifying a Non-literary Text's Main Idea, Purpose & Audience Identifying a Non-literary Text's Main Idea, Purpose & Audience | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Persuasive Writing | Definition, Importance & Examples Persuasive Writing | Definition, Importance & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Persuasive Texts: Main Idea, Purpose & Audience Persuasive Texts: Main Idea, Purpose & Audience | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - How Supplemental Features Add to an Informational Text How Supplemental Features Add to an Informational Text | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Analyzing Structure in an Informational Text Analyzing Structure in an Informational Text | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Classification & Division Essay | Outline, Topics & Examples Classification & Division Essay | Outline, Topics & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Finding Specific Details in a Reading Selection Finding Specific Details in a Reading Selection | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - Opinion vs. Fact | Definition & Examples Opinion vs. Fact | Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 10 - Textual Evidence | Definition, Importance & Examples Textual Evidence | Definition, Importance & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Literary Nonfiction | Definition, Examples & Essays Literary Nonfiction | Definition, Examples & Essays | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Nonfiction Biography & Autobiography | Types & Differences Nonfiction Biography & Autobiography | Types & Differences | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Fiction | Definition, Types & Examples Fiction | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Drama | Definition, Terms & Examples Drama | Definition, Terms & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Poetic Form | Definition, Types & Examples Poetic Form | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Literary Movements Overview & Periods Literary Movements Overview & Periods | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Interpreting Works in Context Interpreting Works in Context | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Developing Convincing Critiques & Cogent Literary Analyses Developing Convincing Critiques & Cogent Literary Analyses | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Structure in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples Structure in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Iambic Pentameter | Definition, Examples & Poems Iambic Pentameter | Definition, Examples & Poems | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Blank Verse Definition, Features & Examples Blank Verse Definition, Features & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Literary Devices | Definition, Types & Examples Literary Devices | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Flashback in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples Flashback in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Symbolism in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples Symbolism in Literature | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Soliloquy | Definition & Examples Soliloquy | Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Point of View | Definition, Examples & Types Point of View | Definition, Examples & Types | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - Tone and Mood of a Story | Definition & Examples Tone and Mood of a Story | Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 10 - Analyzing an Author's Style, Voice & Language Analyzing an Author's Style, Voice & Language | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 11 - Word Choice in Writing | Definition, Elements & Examples Word Choice in Writing | Definition, Elements & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 12 - Character Development in Literature | Definition & Purpose Character Development in Literature | Definition & Purpose | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 13 - Plot | Definition, Structure & Types Plot | Definition, Structure & Types | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 14 - What is the Setting of a Story? What is the Setting of a Story? | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 15 - Analyzing Theme Development in a Text: Characters, Setting & Plot Analyzing Theme Development in a Text: Characters, Setting & Plot | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Descriptive Writing | Definition, Techniques & Examples Descriptive Writing | Definition, Techniques & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Expository Writing | Definition, Types & Examples Expository Writing | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Components of Writing a Persuasive Essay Components of Writing a Persuasive Essay | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Narrative Writing | Definition, Types & Structure Narrative Writing | Definition, Types & Structure | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Organizational Patterns in Writing | Definition, Types & Examples Organizational Patterns in Writing | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Prewriting | Definition, Techniques & Examples Prewriting | Definition, Techniques & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Writing Process | Definition, Steps & Examples Writing Process | Definition, Steps & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - How to Structure Paragraphs in an Essay How to Structure Paragraphs in an Essay | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Sentence Clarity: How to Write Clear Sentences Sentence Clarity: How to Write Clear Sentences | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - How to Structure Sentences in an Essay How to Structure Sentences in an Essay | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Varied Sentence Structure | Definition, Strategies & Examples Varied Sentence Structure | Definition, Strategies & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Transitions in Writing | Overview & Examples Transitions in Writing | Overview & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - Tone, Audience & Purpose of an Essay | Overview & Examples Tone, Audience & Purpose of an Essay | Overview & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 10 - Proofreading | Definition, Symbols & Abbreviations Proofreading | Definition, Symbols & Abbreviations | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 11 - How to Edit and Improve Essay Content How to Edit and Improve Essay Content | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 12 - Conciseness in Communication | Definition & Examples Conciseness in Communication | Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 13 - Coherence in Writing: Definition & Examples Coherence in Writing: Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 14 - Claim & Counterclaim in Argumentative Writing | Overview & Facts Claim & Counterclaim in Argumentative Writing | Overview & Facts | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 15 - Supporting Your Writing with Examples and Evidence Supporting Your Writing with Examples and Evidence | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - How to Identify Wrong Word Use How to Identify Wrong Word Use | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - What are Exact Nouns? - Definition & Examples What are Exact Nouns? - Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Strong Verbs | Definition, List & Examples Strong Verbs | Definition, List & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Sensory Details in Writing | Characteristics & Examples Sensory Details in Writing | Characteristics & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Diction in Writing | Overview, Types & Improvement Diction in Writing | Overview, Types & Improvement | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Selecting & Refining a Research Topic Selecting & Refining a Research Topic | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Writing Research Questions | Purpose & Examples Writing Research Questions | Purpose & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Using Search Engines for Online Research Using Search Engines for Online Research | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Reliable Sources for Research | Overview, Evaluation & CRAAP Test Reliable Sources for Research | Overview, Evaluation & CRAAP Test | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Reliable Sources | Definition, Characteristics & Examples Reliable Sources | Definition, Characteristics & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Skimming & Categorizing Sources for Research Skimming & Categorizing Sources for Research | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing Your Research Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing Your Research | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - MLA Format | Definition, Specifications & Examples MLA Format | Definition, Specifications & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - APA Citation | Format, Usage & Examples APA Citation | Format, Usage & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Types of Listening | Definition, Characteristics & Examples Types of Listening | Definition, Characteristics & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Active Listening Definition, Techniques & Examples Active Listening Definition, Techniques & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Barriers to Listening in the Classroom Barriers to Listening in the Classroom | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Types of Speech Delivery | Overview & Examples Types of Speech Delivery | Overview & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Public Speaking Anxiety | Definition, Tricks & Tips Public Speaking Anxiety | Definition, Tricks & Tips | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Strategies for Increasing Student Writing Proficiency Strategies for Increasing Student Writing Proficiency | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Teaching Students to Provide Peer Feedback Teaching Students to Provide Peer Feedback | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Instructional Strategies for Developing Listening Proficiency Instructional Strategies for Developing Listening Proficiency | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Teaching Speaking Skills: Strategies & Methods Teaching Speaking Skills: Strategies & Methods | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Classroom The Importance of Presentation Skills in the Classroom | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Facilitating & Fostering Student Debate Facilitating & Fostering Student Debate | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Interpersonal Communication | Examples, Characteristics, & Types Interpersonal Communication | Examples, Characteristics, & Types | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Clarifying Questions | Definition, Types & Examples Clarifying Questions | Definition, Types & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Cultural Differences in Communication | Barriers & Examples Cultural Differences in Communication | Barriers & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Group Dynamics | Definition, Theory & Examples Group Dynamics | Definition, Theory & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Classroom Management Strategies for Group Work Classroom Management Strategies for Group Work | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Problem Solving Overview & Strategies Problem Solving Overview & Strategies | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Understanding Topics Presented in Different Media or Formats Understanding Topics Presented in Different Media or Formats | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Interpreting Images & Cartoons for Meaning Interpreting Images & Cartoons for Meaning | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Manipulating Images to Convey Meaning Manipulating Images to Convey Meaning | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Factors that Affect Interpretation of Visual Images Factors that Affect Interpretation of Visual Images | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Using Images to Influence Behavior & Opinion Using Images to Influence Behavior & Opinion | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Media Influence on Public Opinion | Overview, Types & Impact Media Influence on Public Opinion | Overview, Types & Impact | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Media Presentation Definition, Types & Examples Media Presentation Definition, Types & Examples | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Teaching Visual Literacy Teaching Visual Literacy | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - Teaching Media Literacy in the Classroom Teaching Media Literacy in the Classroom | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Language Arts Differentiated Instruction Strategies for Language Arts | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Technology in the ELA Classroom Technology in the ELA Classroom | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Technology Used in Reading Instruction Technology Used in Reading Instruction | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Using Technology to Teach Writing Using Technology to Teach Writing | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - The Integrated Nature of English Language Arts The Integrated Nature of English Language Arts | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Relationships Between the Language Arts Relationships Between the Language Arts | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Integrating Course Content & Skills Across Curriculum Integrating Course Content & Skills Across Curriculum | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Strategies for Teaching Reading & Writing Across Content Areas Strategies for Teaching Reading & Writing Across Content Areas | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Indiana Academic & Core Standards for English Language Arts Indiana Academic & Core Standards for English Language Arts | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Indiana Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts Indiana Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - NCTE/NCATE Program Standards for Initial Preparation of ELA Teachers NCTE/NCATE Program Standards for Initial Preparation of ELA Teachers | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - ISTE Standards for Educators & Students | Overview & Importance ISTE Standards for Educators & Students | Overview & Importance | Video Take Quiz |
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| Lesson 1 - Formal Assessment | Types, Strategies & Examples Formal Assessment | Types, Strategies & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 2 - Standardized Test | Definition, History & Examples Standardized Test | Definition, History & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 3 - Norm-Referenced Test vs. Criterion Referenced Test Norm-Referenced Test vs. Criterion Referenced Test | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 4 - Formal English Language Arts Assessments Used in Indiana Formal English Language Arts Assessments Used in Indiana | Text Lesson Take Quiz |
| Lesson 5 - Informal Assessment | Types, Characteristics & Examples Informal Assessment | Types, Characteristics & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 6 - Record Keeping & Assessing Student Progress Record Keeping & Assessing Student Progress | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 7 - Running Records | Definition & Examples Running Records | Definition & Examples | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 8 - Using Interviews, Learning Styles & Interest Inventories for Assessment Purposes Using Interviews, Learning Styles & Interest Inventories for Assessment Purposes | Video Take Quiz |
| Lesson 9 - Student Self-Assessment & Peer Assessment Student Self-Assessment & Peer Assessment | Video Take Quiz |
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The Indiana Core Assessments English Language Arts: Test Prep & Study Guide is no longer offered for teacher certification.
Instead, please visit our Indiana Core Assessments English Language Arts: Test Prep & Study Guide page. This course will help prepare you for your upcoming teacher certification exam!
The Indiana Core Assessments English Language Arts exam is a content-area licensing examination that measures the knowledge of candidates seeking to become ELA teachers in Indiana. This is a computer-administered exam containing 100 multiple-choice questions covering four domain areas: reading comprehension and analysis; components and modes of writing; communication and media literacy; and English Language Arts instruction and assessment. The reading comprehension section makes up 45% of the exam, with the writing section covering 30% and communication/media literacy equals 15%. The instruction and assessment domain accounts for the remaining 10%. Candidates have 105 minutes to complete all questions and must attain a score of 220 to pass the exam.
There may be no quicker way to review all of the material addressed on the Indiana Core Assessments English Language Arts exam than by using this extensive study guide. You will examine details about phonics and language development; reading comprehension teaching strategies; text elements and analysis; writing structure; and proper word choice and usage. Strategies for improving a student's listening, oral communication and writing skills are also discussed. Finally, you will review ways to use visual media, integrate ELA in the curriculum, adhere to state ELA standards and assess student understanding of ELA concepts. Video and text lessons provide short, 5-10 minutes reviews of these topics and 24/7 accessibility from any device. Expert instructors guide you easily through the material to ensure your full understanding. Brief lesson quizzes and chapter exams help you measure what you have learned and to identify any areas in which you might need further review before sitting for the Indiana Core Assessments ELA exam.
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