Designed for beginning English 6-12 teachers, this state-aligned, comprehensive guide covers the seven core areas of English Language and Effective Teaching; Writing Methods for Effective Teaching; Using the Reading Process to Construct Meaning; Literature and Methods for Effective Teaching; Using Listening, Viewing, and Speaking to Acquire Critical Literacy; Methods for Integration of the Language Arts; and Writing from Poetry or Prose. Once you've mastered these core areas and their related skills, practice for the real exam with 125 questions that include full answer rationale.