TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Study Guide 2025-2026 - (Texes Teacher Certification Test Prep) 2nd Edition by Beatrice Mendez Newman (Paperback)

About the Book

REA's TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom! Let REA get you ready for your teaching career with our outstanding library of Teacher Certification test preps. Our test prep is designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the TExES ESL Supplemental (154) exam and get certified. It's perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to become Texas ESL teachers. The book contains in-depth reviews of all the competencies tested on the TExES ESL Supplemental (154) exam: language concepts and language acquisition, ESL instruction and assessment, and foundations of ESL education. Two full-length practice tests are offered online in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed explanations of answers. Each test features every type of question, subject area, and skill you need to know for the exam. Our online practice tests replicate the TExES question format, allowing you to reliably assess your skills and gauge your test-readiness. The online tests at REA's Study Center offer the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts. Every practice exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right - we explain why the other answer choices are wrong - so you'll be prepared on test day. The book includes the same two practice tests that are offered online, but without the added benefits of detailed scoring analysis and diagnostic feedback. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and REA's test-taking strategies and tips. This test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach ESL in Texas!

Book Synopsis

REA's TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests
Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!

This up-to-date second edition is designed to help teacher candidates excel on the TExES ESL Supplemental (154) exam. It's perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to teach ESL in Texas public schools.

Our comprehensive test prep contains a thorough review of all the domains and competencies tested. It also includes discussions of key educational concepts and theories.Two full-length practice tests deal with every type of question and skill assessed on the exam.

Special features include:

• Updated for the 2020 exam and beyond
• Comprehensive review of all domains and competencies tested on the exam
• 2 full-length practice tests (both in the book and online) based on actual exam questions
• Practice test answers explained in detail
• Proven study tips, strategies, and confidence-boosting advice
• Online practice tests feature timed testing, automatic scoring, and topic-level feedback

This test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach ESL in Texas!

About the Author

Beatrice Mendez Newman is Professor of Rhetoric and Composition in the Writing and Language Studies Department at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her research has been published in collections on teaching writing at Hispanic Serving Institutions and writing center pedagogy; her work has appeared in the English Journal, Voices from the Middle, HETS Online Journal, and the Writing Center Journal. She has published REA guides in PPR and ESL as well as an Allyn & Bacon guide for English teacher certification in Texas. She recently received a UTRGV award for Excellence in Online and Hybrid Teaching. Dr. Newman is very active in the National Council of Teachers of English, serving as a certification program reviewer and a reader for NCTE journal manuscripts; in 2020 she was named to the NCTE EnglishJournal's Editorial Review Board. She can be reached at beatrice.newman@utrgv.edu.