Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) Test Alignment

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6Domains

72Competencies reviewed

92%Test-aligned

60Covered

12Partially 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.

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Domain ICovered

331 questions · 24 materials · 180 cards · 12 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Understands phonetics, stress and intonation patterns, and the effects of phonetic environment on pronunciation	ESL.Manners of Articulation; ESL.Common Areas of Difficulty; ESL.Phonetic Pronunciation Patterns; ELA.Basic Linguistic Concepts	Covered	46	4	25	2	Covered by 4 topics (46 questions, 4 materials, 25 cards, 2 videos).
B. Is familiar with IPA (the International Phonetic Alphabet)	ESL.Comparing Spanish and English; ESL.International Phonetic Alphabet	Covered	14	2	11	0	Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
C. Understands the various types of morphemes and how they are used in word formation	ESL.Word Formation; ELA.Skill - Word Analysis from Roots and Affixes; ELA.Types of Morphemes - Free and Bound	Covered	24	3	14	2	Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos).
D. Understands the usage of English syntax	ESL.Types of Sentences (Grammar); ELA.Verb Tense; ELA.Types of Grammatical Constructions; ELA.Teaching - Common Idioms and Foreign Phrases; ELA.Skill - Fix Basic Syntax Usage; ELA.Types of Phrases	Covered	59	6	48	2	Covered by 6 topics (59 questions, 6 materials, 48 cards, 2 videos).
E. Understands the parts of speech including their structural, semantic, and functional characteristics	ESL.Teaching Syntax and Semantics; ELA.Parts of Speech	Covered	35	2	27	1	Covered by 2 topics (35 questions, 2 materials, 27 cards, 1 videos).
F. Understands semantics and how combinations of words convey meaning	ESL.Levels of Language	Covered	11	1	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
G. Knows that languages differ from or are similar to each other in their phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics	ESL.Levels of Language	Covered	11	1	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
H. Understands the concepts of pragmatics	ESL.Levels of Language	Covered	11	1	11	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 1 videos).
I. Understands the concepts of sociolinguistics	ESL.Communicative Competence	Covered	9	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
J. Knows the concept of World Englishes	ELA.History of the English Language	Covered	17	1	11	0	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos).
K. Understands the conventions of written English (i.e., mechanics)	ELA.ELL Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions	Covered	11	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
L. Understands the rhetorical patterns and range of genres used in written English	ELA.Types of Organization; ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts; ELA.Literary Genres	Covered	105	3	51	2	Covered by 3 topics (105 questions, 3 materials, 51 cards, 2 videos).
M. Understands communicative competence	ESL.Communicative Competence	Covered	9	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).
N. Know about the inconsistencies and irregularities of the English language	ESL.Common Areas of Difficulty	Covered	9	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).

Domain IICovered

264 questions · 20 materials · 98 cards · 8 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Understands the distinction between social and academic language functions	ESL.Registers of Language; ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English	Covered	23	2	13	1	Covered by 2 topics (23 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 1 videos).
B. Understands the similarities and differences between first and second language acquisition, and how learners’ first language can affect their second-language production and reception	ESL.Common Behaviors of English Language Learners; ESL.Interlanguage; ESL.Interrelatedness	Covered	40	3	14	2	Covered by 3 topics (40 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos).
C. Understands the processes of second-language acquisition including research-based models	ESL.Other Language Approaches; ESL.Social Interactionist Theory; ESL.Cummins Quadrants; ESL.Krashen's 5 Hypotheses; ESL.BICS vs CALP; ESL.Nativist Theory; ESL.Stages of Second Language Acquisition	Covered	64	7	35	3	Covered by 7 topics (64 questions, 7 materials, 35 cards, 3 videos).
D. Knows the different types of affective factors and their implications for the second-language learning process	ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students	Covered	16	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
E. Understands the relationship between English phonemes and graphemes and the rules of phonics	ELA.ELL Strategies - Phonics and Word Analysis; ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle; ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding	Covered	97	3	22	2	Covered by 3 topics (97 questions, 3 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos).
F. Understands the literacy development of ELs	ESL.Patterns of Negation; ESL.Literacy Development of ELLs	Covered	7	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
G. Understands how first-language literacy influences the development of English literacy	ESL.Literacy Knowledge Transfer	Covered	13	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
H. Understands that, in addition to language, student performance may be affected by various factors (e.g., socioeconomic, physical, emotional)	ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students; ESL.Teaching Discourse and Pragmatics	Covered	20	2	7	0	Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).

Domain IIIPartially covered

434 questions · 33 materials · 139 cards · 8 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Knows the implication of dialect variation for the instruction of English learners	ELA.Dialects and Variations in Language	Covered	16	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
B. Understands various methods and approaches in teaching ELs and knows how to select the most appropriate methods for the context	ESL.CALLA Approach; ESL.Sheltered Instruction; ESL.Natural Approach; ESL.Content-Based ESL Instruction; ESL.Additive Approach	Covered	36	5	14	2	Covered by 5 topics (36 questions, 5 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos).
C. Knows a variety of instructional delivery models specific for ELs	ESL.Types of ESL Programs	Covered	13	1	18	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos).
D. Knows how to identify appropriate and measureable objectives that align to language and content standards	P.Evaluating Learning Goals	Covered	14	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
E. Knows how to design appropriate classroom activities that connect to learning objectives for ELs	P.Common Instructional Activities; ELA.Intervention - Reading Comprehension; ESL.Reading Fluency; ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary; ESL.Graphic Organizers; ELA.Word Analysis from Roots and Affixes	Covered	110	6	43	2	Covered by 6 topics (110 questions, 6 materials, 43 cards, 2 videos).
F. Knows how to design appropriate assessments that connect to learning objectives for ELs	P.Common Instructional Activities	Partially covered	4	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
G. Is familiar with ways to collaborate with other educators in designing classroom activities appropriate to the proficiency levels of English learners	P.Memorization Strategies; ESL.Characteristics of Effective Methods - ESL	Covered	11	2	10	0	Covered by 2 topics (11 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos).
H. Knows how to effectively integrate the four domains of language (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing) into instruction	ESL.Integration of Language Skills	Covered	11	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
I. Knows how to promote ELs’ acquisition of receptive and productive skills	ESL.Integration of Language Skills	Covered	11	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (11 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
J. Knows how and when to apply a variety of strategies for teaching language skills contextually or targeting them discretely	ESL.Providing Feedback	Partially covered	6	1	0	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
K. Knows how to promote autonomous learning through cognitive and metacognitive strategies with ELs	ESL.Student Motivation; P.Self-Regulation and Executive Function; ELA.Types of Figurative Language; ESL.Cognitive Processes for Language Rules; ESL.Reciprocal Teaching	Covered	75	5	30	0	Covered by 5 topics (75 questions, 5 materials, 30 cards, 0 videos).
L. Understands techniques that activate students’ prior knowledge and that build new knowledge to support acquisition of content and language	ESL.Student Motivation; ESL.Teaching - Issues with Content-Based; ESL.General Best Practices	Covered	34	3	8	1	Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
M. Knows how to organize instruction that provides students with meaningful opportunities to use language	ESL.General Best Practices	Covered	23	1	5	1	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
N. Understands effective practices for teaching literacy to English learners	P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs	Covered	15	1	0	1	Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos).
O. Understands how to select, modify, and/or create culturally responsive, age-appropriate, and linguistically accessible teaching materials and resources to support EL’s learning styles and needs	P.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL	Covered	59	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (59 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
P. Is familiar with how technologies can be used to support language development, instruction and learning	ESL.Teaching Technology	Partially covered	6	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
Q. Understands how to create a secure, supportive, and culturally respectful learning environment for ELs	P.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL	Covered	59	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (59 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
R. Knows how and when to use constructive feedback to facilitate English-language learning	ESL.Providing Feedback	Partially covered	6	1	0	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content.
S. Knows how to create a language-, text-, and print-rich environment at a linguistic and an age- appropriate level that promotes academic growth	ESL.Rich Linguistic Environment	Partially covered	5	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
T. Understands how to differentiate instruction for ELs based on individual student needs and language proficiency levels	P.Teaching Listening and Speaking for ELLs; P.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL	Covered	64	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (64 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
U. Knows how to recognize and be instructionally responsive to Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE), formerly known as Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE)	ESL.Teaching - Issues with Literacy	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
V. Understands that there are differences between planning for ELs with learning disabilities and is aware that instruction will need to be adapted for ELs receiving special education or gifted services	ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL and Special Programs	Partially covered	5	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
W. Understands the importance of language modeling, comprehensible input and output, and scaffolding for English language learning	ESL.General Best Practices; ELA.ELL Strategies - Reading Comprehension	Covered	41	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (41 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).

Domain IVPartially covered

123 questions · 10 materials · 33 cards · 1 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Knows the role of assessment in the identification, placement, and exit from language-support programs	ESL.ESL Program Process	Partially covered	1	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
B. Understands a variety of formal and informal methods to assess receptive and productive language skills	ESL.Types of Assessment (Praxis)	Covered	18	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
C. Knows how to develop and administer formative and summative classroom assessments to determine ELs’ language skills, inform instruction, and document student growth	ESL.Assessing ESL Skills	Partially covered	0	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (0 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
D. Knows there are a variety of accommodations for state-mandated content-area testing for ELs	ESL.Linguistic Accommodations	Covered	9	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
E. Knows ways to adapt classroom assessments for ELs	ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	12	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
F. Knows that some ELs may be eligible for special education and/or gifted and talented services and is familiar with how to provide feedback and input about assessment data	P.IDEA	Covered	17	1	13	0	Covered by 1 topic (17 questions, 1 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
G. Is familiar with assessment-related issues such as validity, reliability, and language and cultural bias	P.Fair Assessment	Covered	21	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
H. Knows the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, and how they are used with ELs	ESL.Types of Assessment (Praxis)	Covered	18	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (18 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
I. Knows how to interpret assessment data and use it to assist in planning and differentiating instruction for ELs	ESL.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	9	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
J. Is familiar with strategies for communicating assessment data to English learners and their guardians	ESL.Family and Community Involvement; ESL.Communicating Assessment Results	Covered	36	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (36 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

Domain VCovered

154 questions · 11 materials · 43 cards · 3 videosCovered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Understands the interrelationship between language and culture	ESL.Multicultural Classroom; ESL.Communication Strategies for Diverse Learners; ESL.Defining Culture	Covered	33	3	16	1	Covered by 3 topics (33 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
B. Understands the ways cultural variables affect second-language acquisition and teaching	P.Types of Centered Approaches; P.Adaptations for Diversity - Cultural Differences	Covered	38	2	6	1	Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).
C. Understands the ways students’ identities and learning styles will vary widely across and within cultures	ESL.Learning Styles; ESL.Communication Strategies for Diverse Learners; P.Teaching Diverse Students	Covered	56	3	17	1	Covered by 3 topics (56 questions, 3 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).
D. Understands the implications of cultural stereotyping, cultural bias, and cultural bullying in the school setting	ESL.Avoiding Cultural Bias	Covered	7	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
E. Knows that cultural experiences influence student language development, disposition, and learning	ESL.Cultural Contact	Covered	12	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
F. Understands that the teacher’s personal and cultural experiences influence teaching style	ESL.Multicultural Classroom; P.Effect of Teacher Attitudes on Students	Covered	27	2	5	1	Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
G. Understands the difference between acculturation and assimilation	ESL.Cultural Contact; Acculturation and Assimilation	Covered	19	2	6	0	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

Domain VIPartially covered

222 questions · 9 materials · 35 cards · 3 videosPartially covered

Official competency	Matching 240 topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
A. Knows the possible differences between disabilities and typical language proficiency development	ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL and Special Programs	Partially covered	5	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
B. Knows how to value and incorporate diverse cultures of students into instruction	P.Teaching Diverse Students	Covered	42	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (42 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
C. Understands the legal provisions and ethical implications of laws and federal court decisions related to the education of ELs	ESL.History of ESL Programs - Court Cases	Covered	12	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
D. Understands the need to serve as a professional resource and advocate for ELs and families	ESL.ESL Teacher Roles at Campus	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
E. Understands the need to communicate with school personnel about the characteristics and emotional, social, and physical needs of ELs	P.Collaborating with Colleagues	Covered	41	1	16	1	Covered by 1 topic (41 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos).
F. Knows how to identify appropriate strategies for planning and collaborating with ELs, their families, and school and community members	ESL.Family and Community Involvement; P.Communicating with Families	Covered	75	2	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (75 questions, 2 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
G. Understands ways to collaborate with other school personnel regarding the academic needs of ELs	ESL.ESL Teacher Roles at Campus	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
H. Is familiar with ways that ELs and their families may benefit from a variety of outside resources (e.g., services, networks, organizations)	ESL.Family and Community Involvement	Covered	27	1	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
I. Knows a variety of strategies for consulting with guardians and communicating with them about each student’s progress and needs	ESL.Family and Community Involvement; ESL.Communicating Assessment Results	Covered	36	2	3	0	Covered by 2 topics (36 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
J. Knows the importance of engaging in professional development by continually researching relevant and reliable resources and organizations in the field of teaching ESOL	P.Professional Development	Covered	34	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

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