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  Praxis Core Reading 5713 Day 13 | Author's Purpose & Tone Explained (PIE Method) What Is Author's Purpose? The author's purpose is the main reason why the author wrote a passage. On the Praxis Core Reading exam, you'll often need to identify what the author is trying to accomplish. The easiest way to remember it is the PIE Method : P – Persuade: Convince the reader to believe or do something. I – Inform: Give facts or explain a topic. E – Entertain: Tell a story or amuse the reader. Understanding Author's Tone Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject. It is shown through word choice and writing style. Common tones include: Serious Humorous Optimistic Pessimistic Excited Concerned Formal Informal Quick Tips for Praxis Read the title first. Notice emotional or descriptive words. Don't choose an answer based on your opinion. Focus on what the passage actually says. Practice Questions 1. A passage explains how eart...

CTET English Pedagogy Day 2 Notes 2026: Language Skills + Methods | 50 Important MCQs

*Introduction*

CTET में English Language Pedagogy सबसे scoring है। *Day 2* में हम कवर करेंगे:

1. *The 4 Language Skills - LSRW*

2. *Language Teaching Methods*

3. *Principles of Language Teaching*

4. *Remedial Teaching & Learning Difficulties*



NCF 2005 + NEP 2020 के अनुसार ये topics हर बार पूछे जाते हैं।


*Unit 1: The Four Language Skills - LSRW*


*1. Listening Skill* 

- First skill a child acquires

- Types: Casual listening, Focused listening

- How to develop: Story telling, Poems, Audio clips

- *CTET Trick*: Listening comes before Speaking


*2. Speaking Skill*

- Goal: Fluency + Accuracy

- Activities: Role play, Debate, Conversation, Picture description

- *Common Errors*: Mother tongue influence, Pronunciation


*3. Reading Skill*

- *2 Types*: Loud Reading + Silent Reading

- *Objectives*: Decoding, Comprehension, Speed

- *Methods*: Phonics, Look & Say, Whole word method

- *CTET Imp*: Silent reading for comprehension


*4. Writing Skill*

- Most difficult skill

- Stages: Tracing → Copying → Dictation → Free writing

- Types: Controlled, Guided, Free writing

- *Mechanics*: Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Handwriting


*Unit 2: Language Teaching Methods*

Method Key Point Example

**Grammar-Translation Method** Old method, Rules first Translate Hindi to English

**Direct Method** No mother tongue, Direct association Show apple, say "Apple"

**Audio-Lingual Method** Drill, Pattern practice Repetition drills

**Communicative Method** Focus on communication Role play, Group discussion

**Constructivist Method** Child centered Project work

*Best for Primary*: Direct Method + Communicative Method


*Unit 3: Principles of Language Teaching*

1. *Principle of Oral Work*: पहले बोलना फिर लिखना

2. *Principle of Selection*: Useful words पहले

3. *Principle of Gradation*: Easy to Difficult

4. *Principle of Motivation*: Interesting material

5. *Principle of Practice*: Repetition is key


*Unit 4: Remedial Teaching & Learning Difficulties*

*Common Problems:*

- *Dyslexia*: Reading difficulty

- *Dysgraphia*: Writing difficulty  

- *Spelling mistakes*: "their" vs "there"


*Remedial Measures:*

- Individual attention

- Extra practice worksheets

- Use of TLM - Flashcards, Charts

- Positive reinforcement


*CTET ENGLISH DAY 2: 50 IMPORTANT MCQs*


*Q1. Which skill is acquired first by a child?*  

a) Speaking  b) Listening  c) Reading  d) Writing  

*Ans: b) Listening*


*Q2. Silent reading is done for?*  

a) Pronunciation  b) Comprehension  c) Speed  d) Both b & c  

*Ans: d) Both b & c*


*Q3. "No mother tongue" is the principle of?*  

a) Grammar Method  b) Direct Method  c) Audio-Lingual  d) Translation Method  

*Ans: b) Direct Method*


*Q4. Writing is the *_*_ skill.*  

a) First  b) Second  c) Third  d) Fourth  

*Ans: d) Fourth*


*Q5. Dyslexia is related to?*  

a) Speaking  b) Reading  c) Writing  d) Listening  

*Ans: b) Reading*


*Q6. Role play is used to develop?*  

a) Reading  b) Speaking  c) Writing  d) Listening  

*Ans: b) Speaking*


*Q7. According to NCF 2005, language should be?*  

a) Grammar focused  b) Child centered  c) Textbook based  d) Teacher centered  

*Ans: b) Child centered*


*Q8. Phonics method is used for?*  

a) Writing  b) Reading  c) Speaking  d) Listening  

*Ans: b) Reading*


*Q9. Free writing means?*  

a) Copying  b) Dictation  c) Expressing own ideas  d) Tracing  

*Ans: c) Expressing own ideas*


*Q10. Remedial teaching is for?*  

a) Gifted children  b) Slow learners  c) All children  d) Toppers  

*Ans: b) Slow learners*

*Previous Year CTET Questions Analysis*

2021-2024 में सबसे ज्यादा पूछे गए:

1. LSRW में अंतर - 3 questions

2. Teaching Methods - 4 questions  

3. Remedial Teaching - 2 questions


*Conclusion*

English Pedagogy में Theory + Examples दोनों याद करो। Classroom situation वाले सवाल बहुत आते हैं।


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