Slippery Rock University College of Education ---- PAPA Test Content and Prep
Resources -- WRITING
PAPA Writing Test
Objectives
Understand effective
writing.
Resources
 Tips for Revising Introductions and Conclusions in
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Writing Samples: http://writingprogram.uchicago.edu/resources/collegewriting/revis
ing_the_introduction.htm
Understanding the Writing Process:
http://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/process
_over.html
Practice Revising- Coordination and Subordination:
http://wps.pearsonlongman.com/long_aaron_lbch_8/
211/54088/13846567.cw/index.html
Practice Sentence Combining with Main Ideas:
http://wps.pearsonlongman.com/long_aaron_lbch_8/
211/54088/13846548.cw/index.html
Common Grammar, Usage, and Spelling Problems:
Parrallelismhttp://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/gram2.h
tml#paral
Understand clear,
concise, and coherent
writing.
 Writing Tips:
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/
 Tips for Introduction, Body, and Conclusions for an
Argument Paper:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/owlprint/724/
 Practice Eliminating Words, Redundancy, and
Distracting Information:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/572/02/
 Verbs- Voice and Mood:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/539/07/
 Practice Revising Text to Eliminate Misplaced or
Dangling Modifiers:
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_fowler_lbh_12/208/5
3329/13652475.cw/index.html
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_fowler_lbh_11/118/3
0446/7794215.cw/index.html
Understand grammatical
writing.
 Grammar Resources: http://writing
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program.uchicago.edu/resources/grammar.htm
Grammar Handbook from the University of Illinois:
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/
Appropriate Pronoun Usage:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/608/06/
Subject-Verb Agreement Review:
http://www.clarkson.edu/writingcenter/docs/subject_v
erb.pdf
Subject-Verb Agreement, Pronouns, Capitalization,
Numbers vs. Words Review:
http://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/gram2.h
tml
Understanding Basic Sentence Patterns and Types:
http://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/twsent.h
tml
Understand writing
mechanics and the
conventions of Standard
American English.
 Punctuation:
Demonstrate the ability
to develop a focused,
well-organized piece of
analytical writing that is
appropriate for a given
audience and conforms
to the conventions of
Standard American
English.
 Use of Appropriate English Language in Writing:
http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/style-andediting/punctuation
 List of Commonly Misspelled Words:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/misspelle
d_words.htm
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/608/1/
 How to Write Effective Thesis Statements:
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/lakirby/English%20090/090%
20Thesis.htm
 Review for Developing Topic Sentences and Thesis
Statements: http://s3.amazonaws.com/engrademyfiles/4031905296096901/..._Topic_Sentence_Adv
ice.pdf
Prep Courses/Online Courses
 Full-Length Practice Test (Free):
http://www.pa.nesinc.com/Content/docs/PECT_PT_01_02_03_PAPA.pdf
 PRAXIS/PAPA/PECT Prep Classes & Tutoring at BC3:
http://www.passpraxis.com/
 Papa Preparation- Math Component at Community College of Allegheny
County:
http://ccac.edu/course_detail.aspx?course_id=27049&course_number=ECD155
 PAPA Test Preparation Workshops—Philadelphia Area ($45-65 fee):
http://www.ccp.edu/site/business/ContinuingProfessionalEducation/PAPATEST
PREPARATIONWORKSHOPS.php
Up-coming dates: 4/23/2013, 4/24/2013, 4/27/2013, 4/30/2013, 5/1/2103, &
5/8/2013
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Additional Related Resources:
 Michigan Teacher Certification Study Guide with Practice Questions for Writing
Subtest (free): http://www.mttc.nesinc.com/PDFs/MI_field096_Writing_SG.pdf
 Proofreading, Editing, and Revising Skills Practice Guide:
http://www.misd.net/languageart/GrammarInAction/ProofreadingRevisingEditin
g.pdf
 Official Praxis Writing Test Study Guide ($22.95):
http://store.ets.org/store?Action=DisplayPage&Env=BASE&Locale=en_US&Sit
eID=ets&id=ProductDetailsPage&productID=105172800
 Sample Test Questions for Writing Portion of Praxis- Multiple Choice and Essay
(free): http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/taag/5720/mc_questions.htm
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/PRAXIS/taag/0720/mc_questions.htm
**See additional resources under Math & Reading Resources Guide for Online
and Prep Courses