Praxis Reading is a foundational subject that prepares future educators to master reading comprehension, analysis, and practical application for the Praxis teacher certification exam.
Every well-written text has an underlying structure. Recognizing how a passage is organized can unlock its meaning and make it easier to remember and interpret.
Understanding structure helps you answer questions about the author’s intent and the passage’s purpose. Clues like signal words (e.g., “because,” “however,” “first,” “as a result”) point you to the right structure.
Challenge yourself to outline the structure of news articles or textbook chapters as you read.
Identifying that a passage about recycling first explains problems with waste and then offers solutions.
Noticing that a biography is organized chronologically, moving from childhood to adulthood.
Text structure is the way information is organized, making it easier to follow and understand.