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5Domains
38Competencies reviewed
97%Test-aligned
36Covered
2Partially covered
0Gaps
- CoveredCompetency is comprehensively supported by the guide.
- Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
- Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.
This study guide is based on the current official exam framework. We review and update alignment whenever the official framework changes so candidates are always studying current, accurate material.
Knowledge of literacy and literacy instruction (Domain 1)Covered
370 questions · 18 materials · 74 cards · 7 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify the components of emergent literacy (i.e., oral and written language development, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, print concepts) and early literacy (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension). | ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; Process of Learning - Oral Language; ELA.Teaching - Concepts of Print; ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle; ELA.Phonological Awareness | Covered | 117 | 5 | 30 | 3 | Covered by 5 topics (117 questions, 5 materials, 30 cards, 3 videos). |
| 2. Identify common emergent literacy difficulties and apply strategies for prevention, intervention, and remediation. | ELA.Impact of Phonics and Word Decoding on Fluency and Vocabulary; ELA.Impact of Phonological Awareness on Literacy; ELA.Assessment and Intervention - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Differentiation and Intervention - Print Concepts and Alphabetic Knowledge | Covered | 44 | 4 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Apply evidence-based practices for developing emergent literacy (i.e., oral and written language development, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, print concepts) and early literacy (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension). | ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Oral Language; ELA.Active Listening | Covered | 91 | 3 | 17 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (91 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 3 videos). |
| 4. Identify appropriate, multisensory emergent and early literacy activities (e.g., literacy songs, manipulatives, Elkonin boxes). | ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding | Covered | 47 | 1 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (47 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Select specific evidence-based practices (e.g., group size, explicit, systematic, differentiated, individualized, corrective feedback) for developing emergent and early literacy. | ELA.Teaching - Using Groups; ELA.Teaching - Reading Instructional Models | Covered | 30 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (30 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Identify the components of and techniques for creating a print-rich environment to impact classroom instruction. | ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle | Covered | 33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (33 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Analyze the components of a structured literacy program (e.g., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension). | ELA.Impact of Phonological Awareness on Literacy | Covered | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Identify effective methods and strategies to integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, and representing across the curriculum. | ELA.Integration of Language Skills | Covered | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 9. Determine effective techniques for motivating students to engage in academic and personal reading (e.g., setting reading goals, encouraging self-selection of texts). | ELA.Effective ELA Learning Environment; ELA.Promoting a Love of Reading | Covered | 24 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
Knowledge of literary and informational texts (Domain 2)Partially covered
260 questions · 9 materials · 103 cards · 4 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Select a variety of texts that build background knowledge and language skills. | ELA.Children's Literature | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Identify and distinguish the elements of various literary genres and formats of prose and poetry (e.g., traditional literature, fantasy, realistic fiction). | ELA.Literary Genres | Covered | 28 | 1 | 39 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (28 questions, 1 materials, 39 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Analyze and compare literature with common themes written from a variety of viewpoints. | ELA.Multicultural Literature | Partially covered | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 4. Identify instructional approaches and apply strategies for developing literary analysis (e.g., story-mapping, plot structure, literary devices). | ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres; ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis | Covered | 55 | 2 | 26 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (55 questions, 2 materials, 26 cards, 2 videos). |
| 5. Select appropriate techniques for encouraging students to respond to literature and informational texts in a variety of ways (e.g., retelling, dramatizing, writing). | ELA.Elements of Literary Analysis Across Genres | Covered | 16 | 1 | 15 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 1 videos). |
| 6. Identify a variety of uses and purposes for multiple representations of information (e.g., maps, graphic representations, print and nonprint media). | ELA.Teaching - Graphic Representations of Informational Text | Covered | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Identify evidence-based practices (e.g., activating background knowledge, questioning, summarizing) for facilitating students' reading comprehension across the curriculum. | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension | Covered | 44 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Identify and use text structures (e.g., cause and effect, chronological order, compare and contrast) to develop students' comprehension. | ELA.Types of Organization | Covered | 25 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (25 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 9. Identify informational text features and their purposes (e.g., glossary, headings, table of contents) to develop students' comprehension. | ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. Apply instructional approaches and strategies for teaching informational literacy skills (e.g., reference materials, research skills). | ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 88 | 1 | 42 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (88 questions, 1 materials, 42 cards, 0 videos). |
Knowledge of foundational reading skills (Domain 3)Covered
220 questions · 8 materials · 68 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify appropriate stages of word recognition development and apply teaching strategies to guide students through these stages (i.e., pre-alphabetic, partial-alphabetic, full-alphabetic, consolidated alphabetic, automatic stages). | ELA.Stages of Word Recognition; ELA.Skill - Rime Awareness | Covered | 15 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Identify effective word analysis strategies that skilled readers use in the decoding process (e.g., phonemic awareness, phonics). | ELA.Process of Learning - Decoding | Covered | 18 | 1 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Identify the components of reading fluency (i.e., accuracy, automaticity, rate, prosody) and apply evidence-based practices for developing reading fluency (e.g., practice with connected text, high-frequency words, timed repeated readings). | ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency | Covered | 47 | 1 | 13 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (47 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Select evidence-based practices and strategies for increasing vocabulary acquisition and development (e.g., tiered vocabulary, graphic organizers, morphemic and contextual analysis) across the curriculum. | ELA.Determining Meaning of Words; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ELA.Three Tiers of Words | Covered | 96 | 3 | 23 | 3 | Covered by 3 topics (96 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 3 videos). |
| 5. Select and apply evidence-based practices for teaching essential comprehension skills (e.g., utilizing graphic organizers, activating background knowledge, developing content-specific vocabulary, asking questions). | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension | Covered | 44 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Apply effective reading comprehension strategies (e.g., retelling, summarizing) for complex literary and informational texts. | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension | Covered | 44 | 1 | 20 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (44 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 0 videos). |
Knowledge of language elements used for effective oral and written communication (Domain 4)Partially covered
319 questions · 14 materials · 117 cards · 6 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Distinguish among the developmental stages of writing (e.g., drawing, scribbling, letter-like formations, strings of letters). | ELA.Process of Learning - Spelling; ELA.Stages of Writing Development | Covered | 42 | 2 | 11 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (42 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Identify developmentally appropriate writing strategies for developing print concepts (e.g., directionality) and conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation). | ELA.Teaching - Spelling | Covered | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Determine the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, editing, publishing). | ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process | Covered | 27 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Identify and distinguish characteristics of various modes of writing (e.g., narrative, expository, argumentative). | ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts | Covered | 52 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (52 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Select and analyze the appropriate mode of writing for a variety of occasions, purposes, and audiences, using textual support, reader response, and research as needed. | ELA.Teaching - Writing Types and Various Contexts (EC) | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| 6. Apply strategies for conducting research and incorporating textual evidence into written communication using direct and indirect citation. | ELA.Teaching - The Research Process; ELA.Proper Use of Source Information | Covered | 50 | 2 | 14 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (50 questions, 2 materials, 14 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Identify developmentally appropriate strategies for enhancing writers' craft (e.g., supporting details, dialogue, transition words). | ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills | Covered | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Determine effective strategies for comprehension and collaboration (e.g., following multiple-step directions, following group rules, participating in group discussions). | ELA.Teaching - Using Groups | Covered | 21 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 9. Identify key elements in students' presentations of ideas (e.g., visual and digital components, organization of ideas, clarity of thought). | ELA.Oral Presentation Skills | Covered | 22 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (22 questions, 1 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. Analyze the increasing complexity of conventions of English (e.g., common prepositions, personal and possessive pronouns, subject-verb agreement, regular and irregular plural nouns). | ELA.Parts of Speech; ELA.Types of Sentences (Grammar) | Covered | 49 | 2 | 19 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (49 questions, 2 materials, 19 cards, 1 videos). |
| 11. Compare characteristics and uses of formal and informal language (e.g., oral, written). | ELA.Communicating for Different Purposes (EC) | Covered | 4 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
Knowledge of assessments to inform literacy instruction (Domain 5)Covered
118 questions · 7 materials · 47 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify appropriate oral and written methods for assessing individual student progress in reading and writing (e.g., fluency probes, conferencing, rubrics). | ELA.Types of Assessment; ELA.Assessment - Reading Fluency; ELA.Assessment - Running Records; ELA.Teaching - Writing Feedback | Covered | 100 | 4 | 38 | 3 | Covered by 4 topics (100 questions, 4 materials, 38 cards, 3 videos). |
| 2. Interpret and analyze data from informal and formal reading assessments using qualitative measures (e.g., reading behaviors) and quantitative measures (i.e., screening, progress monitoring, diagnosis, outcome measures) to guide differentiated instruction. | ELA.Assessment - Reading Fluency; ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction; ELA.Literacy Assessment | Covered | 42 | 4 | 23 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 23 cards, 2 videos). |
How 240 Creates The FTCE PK-3: Subtest 2: Language Arts and Reading (532) Study Guide
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- May not update when official standards change
- Can be helpful for quick, broad review
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How closely does 240 align to the FTCE 532 exam?
This guide is 97% aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.
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