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If you're looking for a comprehensive test prep resource you can use to prepare for the OAE Reading (Subtest II) exam, this helpful course is for you. We've included bite-sized lessons and multiple-choice quizzes that can help you earn a passing score on test day.

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Ch 1. OAE Reading: Comprehension Strategies {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67013].percentComplete}}% complete

	Best Score
Lesson 1 - How to Teach Reading Comprehension	Take Quiz
		Take Quiz
Lesson 2 - Drawing Conclusions from a Reading Selection	Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - How to Make Predictions Based on Information from a Reading Selection	Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Reading Strategies Using Visualization	Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - How to Apply Ideas from a Reading Selection to Other Situations	Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - How to Find Cause and Effect in a Reading Selection	Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - Instructional Strategies: Hands-On, Interactive, Expository & Collaborative	Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - Advance Organizers in the Classroom: Teaching Strategies & Advantages	Take Quiz

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Ch 2. OAE Reading: Reading Strategies {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67014].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Get the Gist of an Essay & Improve Reading Comprehension			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How to Explain the Main Point through Supporting Details			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How to Compare and Contrast Elements of a Passage			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How to Arrange Ideas in a Reading Selection in an Outline			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Identifying the Organization in a Reading Selection			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - How to Identify the Problem and Solution in a Reading Selection			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Determining the Sequence of Events or Steps in a Reading Selection			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Strategies for Motivating Students to Read			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Motivators for Students: Examples & Types			Take Quiz

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Ch 3. OAE Reading: Understanding Literature {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67015].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Literary Forms & Genres: How They Affect Meaning			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Children's Literature? - History, Themes & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Traditional Literature: Definition, Characters, Types & Books			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Non-Fiction as Literary Form: Definition and Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What Are Literary Motifs? - Definition & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Glossary of Literary Terms: Prose			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Glossary of Literary Terms: Poetry			Take Quiz

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Ch 4. OAE Reading: Analyzing Literary Texts & Terms {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67016].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Close Reading vs. Big Picture Reading Strategies			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Interpreting Literary Meaning: How to Use Text to Guide Your Interpretation			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How to Analyze a Literary Passage: A Step-by-Step Guide			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is a Metaphor? - Examples, Definition & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Similes in Literature: Definition and Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Symbolism & Imagery in Literature: Definitions & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Form & Meaning in Poetry			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is Foreshadowing? - Types, Examples & Definitions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Drawing Inferences in Fiction			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Interpreting Tone in Fiction			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Using Literary Texts to Teach Reading Comprehension			Take Quiz

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Ch 5. OAE Reading: Informational Texts {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67017].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What Is Nonfiction? - Definition & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is a Text Feature? - Definition & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What is Informational Text? - Definition, Characteristics & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How to Recognize Gaps & Inconsistencies in a Text			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Textual Evidence & Interpreting an Informational Text			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Constructing Meaning with Context Clues, Prior Knowledge & Word Structure			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How to Evaluate Reasoning			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Evaluating Reasoning in an Essay or Article			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Fact vs. Persuasion vs. Informed Opinion in Nonfiction			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Literary Nonfiction: Essays, Diaries, Letters, & More			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Informational Text: Editorials, Articles, Speeches & More			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Supporting Comprehension of Informational Texts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts			Take Quiz

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Ch 6. OAE Reading: Study Skills & Critical Thinking {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67018].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - How to Improve Study Skills			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Study Skills for College Success: Activities & Ideas			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What is Time Management? - Definition, Examples & Studies			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Role of Motivation in Self-Regulated Learning			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Critical Thinking? - Definition, Skills & Meaning			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Teaching Critical Thinking Skills			Take Quiz

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Ch 7. OAE Reading: Vocabulary Development {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[67011].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - How to Teach Vocabulary Words			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How to Teach New Vocabulary			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Teaching Vocabulary in Context			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Vocabulary Words & Reading Comprehension: Teaching Strategies			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Understanding Words By Their Relationships			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Using Affixes and Roots to Find the Meaning of Words			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How to Use Context to Determine the Meaning of Words			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Vocabulary Activities for Middle School			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Teaching Vocabulary to ELL Students			Take Quiz

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About This Course

Our study guide course was designed by professional instructors to assist you as you get ready to take the OAE Reading (Subtest II) exam. We cover all of the topics that you'll find on the test in bite-sized lessons, from comprehension strategies to vocabulary development. Help from an expert is available through the Dashboard if questions come up along the way. The self-assessment quizzes and tests help you to identify any areas that might need more work before you take the test.

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Syllabus & Course Information

In this course, we've included a series of short lessons on the topics you'll see on the OAE Reading (Subtest II) exam. These include understanding literature, critical thinking and analyzing literary texts. Once you finish this course, you should be able to:

Outline effective comprehension and reading strategies
Explain how to best understand literature
Analyze literary terms and texts
Discuss informational texts
Share strategies for critical thinking and study skills
Identify tools for vocabulary development

Course Format

In 7 chapters consisting of 63 lessons, you'll find the information that you'll need in order to to be fully prepared for the OAE Reading (Subtest II) exam. To make sure you're on track, take the quizzes included with each lesson and the broader test at the end of each chapter.

OAE Reading (Subtest II) Exam Information

In order to pass the OAE Reading exam, you must pass both Subtest I and Subtest II. This exam is used in the state of Ohio to test the knowledge of candidates for teacher licensure. Here's what you can expect for Subtest II:

Number of Questions: 62
Question Type: 60 multiple-choice and 2 constructed-response questions
Time Limit: 2 hours
Exam Cost: $56

OAE Reading (Subtest II) Exam Breakdown

OAE Reading (Subtest II) Exam Concept	Percent of the OAE Reading (Subtest II) Exam	Approximate Number of Questions	Lessons
Comprehension	34%	21	17
Reading & Literature	24%	15	27
Reading Across the Curriculum	42%	26	19

OAE Reading (Subtest II) Exam Preparation & Registration

Getting ready for the OAE Reading (Subtest II) exam is a snap when you have this informative test prep course as your guide. Review informational texts, reading strategies and study skills at your leisure as you get ready to take the exam. You can study on any computer or mobile device, and feel free to take as much or as little time as you need to master the material.

This test is offered year-round by appointment at testing centers located in Ohio and around the nation. Registration takes place online and is first-come, first-served. When you register, you'll be able to choose up to three institutions to which you'd like your score report sent.

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