The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (117) teacher certification test has a heavy focus on literacy development, comprehension, assessment, and writing skills. This study guide provides a detailed explanation for each and every competency on the test. You will have the ability to review the content for each section before testing your knowledge on the practice test. Checking your answers is simple with the answer key, and each of the correct answers also includes a brief explanation. A few topics from this study guide include: - Reading fluency - Inquiry skills - Literacy development - Comprehension - Assessment - Writing skills This 100-question practice test covers each of the competencies that you’ll be tested on when you take the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (117) test. By studying descriptions for each of the competencies and reviewing the detailed explanations in the multiple choice questions, you will be setting yourself up for success in acing this teacher certification test.