Praxis Middle School ELA study plan

Annotate short literary passages for plot structure, characterization, and point of view, labeling each element in the margin

Distinguish among the major literary genres and subgenres, writing a one-line definition and two example titles for each

Identify and interpret figurative language devices in 20 sample sentences

Explain how an author's word choice shapes tone by writing a one-sentence tone claim plus two supporting quotations for five passages

Trace the development of a theme across a full short story, citing three pieces of textual evidence in order

Compare how two poems treat a shared subject, listing three similarities and three differences in structure and imagery

Summarize and critique an informational passage by stating the central idea, two supporting details, and one weakness in the reasoning

Classify a set of 25 practice items by the reading skill each one tests

Convert close-reading notes into a defensible thesis statement for four separate prompts

Construct body paragraphs that embed and explain at least two quotations without dropping them in

Evaluate two sample constructed responses against a scoring rubric and justify each score in writing

Draft one full analytical essay under a 35-minute time limit

Outline narrative, expository, and argumentative essays, labeling the structural moves unique to each mode

Draft an argumentative essay that states a claim, addresses a counterclaim, and closes with a rebuttal

Select and apply three rhetorical appeals in a short persuasive piece, marking each instance

Revise one draft to improve coherence by adding transitions and reordering two paragraphs

Edit a 300-word sample to eliminate run-ons, fragments, and faulty parallelism

Compose sentences that correctly use semicolons, colons, and dashes in ten original examples

Apply a six-traits rubric to score and rewrite the weakest paragraph of your own writing

Plan a 25-minute on-demand response to an unfamiliar prompt using a three-minute prewriting routine

Parse 20 sentences into subjects, predicates, phrases, and clauses

Explain the difference between connotation and denotation using five word pairs, then choose the more precise word in ten context sentences

Apply standard usage rules for pronoun case, subject-verb agreement, and modifier placement across 20 items

Trace the etymology or morphological structure of 15 academic vocabulary words to infer meaning

Diagram or label the grammatical function of every word in five complex sentences

Revise five awkward sentences for concision and clarity, documenting each change

Match rhetorical and literary terminology to definitions in a self-made 30-term quiz

Integrate three domain-2 vocabulary words into a single polished paragraph without misusing them

Complete two full-length timed practice tests under exam conditions

Categorize every missed item by domain and skill to identify residual weak spots

Re-teach the three weakest skills by writing your own explanation and a worked example for each

Rehearse a pacing plan that budgets time across multiple-choice and constructed-response sections