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CHSPE Topic - LANGUAGE ARTS	eTAP Lessons
Language Subtest (top) The Language subtest has one writing task and 48 multiple-choice questions. The writing task requires a persuasive essay. Persuasive writing requires the clear and logical presentation of reasons and details offered in support of a position in order to convince the reader to accept that position. The multiple-choice questions combine mechanics and expression, as defined below, include some study skills items, and measure achievement in applying the principles that form effective writing. A. Language Mechanics
Capitalization: Distinguish correct capitalization
Usage: Identify correctly applied grammar	Grammar
Punctuation: Distinguish correct punctuation	Punctuation
B. Language Expression (top)
Sentence Structure: Distinguish between clearly written sentences and sentences that contain errors in expression or construction.	Word Meanings
Prewriting: Plan, organize, and improve writing samples.	Writing Strategies: Organization and Focus
Content and Organization: Determine appropriate editing of short paragraphs.	Evaluation and Revision
Reading Subtest (top) The Reading subtest has 30 vocabulary questions and 54 reading comprehension questions, all of which are multiple-choice. The vocabulary questions assess synonyms, multiple-meaning words, and context clues as defined below.
A. Synonyms Demonstrate the ability to recognize a synonym for a word used in context.	Antonyms, Synonyms, Homophones & Homographs
B. Multiple-Meaning Words Demonstrate the ability to determine the meaning of a given word with multiple meanings.
C. Context Clues Demonstrate the ability to use context clues to assign meaning to an unknown word.	Context Clues
Reading comprehension (top) The reading comprehension questions test initial understanding, interpretation, critical analysis, and strategies using three types of text: literary (material typically read for enjoyment), informational (material typically found in textbooks and other sources of information), and functional (material typically encountered in everyday-life situations). The specific reading comprehension skills assessed are listed below.
A. Initial Understanding Demonstrate the ability to comprehend explicitly stated relationships in a variety of reading selections. Determine explicit supporting details Determine explicit sequence or action Determine explicit explanation or cause	Reading Comprehension 1 Reading Comprehension 2
B. Interpretation Demonstrate the ability to form an interpretation of a variety of reading selections based on explicit and implicit information in the selections. Determine implicit details, plot, sequence, or action Determine implicit causes for or effects of actions, events, or ideas Draw conclusions from details Extract implicit main idea or theme Determine problems and solutions in text Generalize beyond text Interpret character traits, motivation, or behavior Make predictions Determine important from less-important ideas Categorize, classify, compare, or contrast Provide support for conclusions or outcomes Apply ideas and information to new situations or problems	Literary Response and Analysis Cause and Effect Organization of Text
C. Critical Analysis Demonstrate the ability to synthesize and evaluate explicit and implicit information in a variety of reading selections. Analyze author’s purpose, assumptions, or viewpoint Analyze text structure or elements Distinguish fact from opinion Identify, differentiate, or analyze characteristics of genre Determine author’s intended audience Discern author's voice Discern and interpret literary devices Evaluate sufficiency or consistency of information or text	Literary Devices Responses to Literature Informational Text Analysis Narrative Analysis
D. Strategies Demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply text factors and reading strategies in a variety of reading selections. Ask clarifying questions Determine background knowledge Select an appropriate reading strategy in a given situation Apply text structure to reading task Determine if needed information is within or out of text Determine unknown words from context Set purpose for reading	Listening and Speaking
Writing Task (top) The writing task requires an expository essay. The essence of expository writing is the clear statement of a controlling idea, or thesis, supported by appropriate reasons explained in some detail. See the sample writing tasks and essay scoring scale.