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Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723) Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Praxis Core: Writing (5723) examined in Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) — 4 chapters, 16 topics and 20 sub-topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Praxis Core: Writing (5723) in Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments), not a summary of it.
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Text Types, Purposes, and Production
4 topics- Argumentative Essay Writing
- Developing a clear thesis or claim
- Supporting reasons with evidence and examples
- Acknowledging counterarguments
- Source-Based (Informative/Explanatory) Essay
- Integrating two provided sources
- Citing and attributing source material
- Avoiding unintentional plagiarism
- Organization and Coherence
- Logical paragraphing and transitions
- Introduction and conclusion construction
- Audience, Purpose, and Tone
- Argumentative Essay Writing
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Language and Usage Conventions
4 topics- Grammatical Relationships
- Subject-verb agreement
- Pronoun-antecedent agreement and case
- Verb tense consistency
- Sentence Structure
- Fragments and run-ons
- Misplaced and dangling modifiers
- Parallel structure
- Word Choice and Idiom
- Diction and commonly confused words
- Idiomatic prepositions
- Logical Comparison and Coordination
- Grammatical Relationships
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Mechanics and Conventions
4 topics- Punctuation
- Comma usage and serial commas
- Semicolons and colons
- Apostrophes and possessives
- Capitalization Rules
- Spelling of Frequently Tested Words
- Standard English Editing in Context
- Punctuation
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Research Skills
4 topics- Recognizing Credible Sources
- Evaluating source reliability and bias
- Citation and Reference Conventions
- Distinguishing Paraphrase, Summary, and Quotation
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Recognizing Credible Sources
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) flashcards for Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments)
21 of 51 cards from the Praxis Core: Writing (5723) deck — real questions with worked answers.
In a Praxis Core argumentative essay, what is the function of a thesis statement?
It states the writer's clear position/claim on the issue and previews the main reasons, guiding the entire essay.
What three core components should each body paragraph of an argumentative essay contain?
A topic sentence (sub-claim), supporting evidence or reasoning, and a tie-back/explanation linking the evidence to the thesis.
Why is addressing a counterargument important in argumentative writing?
It strengthens the writer's credibility (ethos) by showing awareness of opposing views and then refuting or conceding them to reinforce the main claim.
In the source-based (informative/explanatory) Praxis essay, what is the writer's primary task?
To synthesize information from two provided sources into a coherent explanation, integrating and citing both sources rather than arguing a personal opinion.
How must sources be acknowledged in the Praxis source-based essay?
By referring to them (e.g., by author name or 'Source 1/Source 2') whenever their ideas are paraphrased or quoted, so the reader can identify where the information came from.
What is the key difference in purpose between the argumentative essay and the source-based essay on Praxis Writing?
The argumentative essay takes and defends a position; the source-based essay objectively explains/synthesizes ideas from provided sources without taking a side.
What is a topic sentence and where does it usually appear?
A sentence stating the main idea of a paragraph, usually placed at the beginning to orient the reader to what the paragraph will discuss.
Define 'coherence' in writing.
The logical, smooth flow of ideas so that sentences and paragraphs connect clearly, often achieved through transitions, consistent order, and clear pronoun reference.
Give three categories of transitional words and an example of each.
Addition (furthermore), contrast (however), and cause/effect (therefore); also sequence (next) and example (for instance).
What is the typical structure of a well-organized five-paragraph essay?
An introduction with a thesis, three body paragraphs each with one main supporting idea, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes.
How should tone differ between formal academic writing and casual writing?
Formal writing avoids slang, contractions, and first/second person where inappropriate, using objective, precise diction; casual writing is conversational and may use contractions and colloquialisms.
What does it mean to consider 'audience' when writing?
Adjusting vocabulary, level of detail, tone, and examples to match the knowledge, expectations, and needs of the intended readers.
What is the difference between a writer's purpose to 'persuade' versus to 'inform'?
Persuading aims to change the reader's belief or action using arguments and appeals; informing aims to explain or present facts objectively without advocating a position.
What is a subject-verb agreement error, and how is it corrected?
A mismatch in number between subject and verb (e.g., 'The list of items are long'); correct it by matching the verb to the true subject ('The list ... is long').
How do you choose the correct verb when the subject is joined by 'or'/'nor'?
The verb agrees with the nearer subject: 'Neither the teachers nor the principal was available.'
What is a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?
A pronoun that does not match its antecedent in number or gender (e.g., 'Each student brought their book' in strict usage); correct it so number/gender agree.
What is a misplaced modifier?
A descriptive word or phrase positioned so it appears to modify the wrong word; it should be moved next to the word it actually describes.
What is a dangling modifier and how is it fixed?
A modifier whose intended subject is missing from the sentence (e.g., 'Walking to school, the rain began'); fix it by adding the logical subject ('Walking to school, I felt the rain begin').
What is a comma splice and one way to correct it?
Two independent clauses joined only by a comma; correct it with a period, a semicolon, or a comma plus a coordinating conjunction.
What is a run-on (fused) sentence?
Two or more independent clauses joined with no punctuation or conjunction; fix by separating them or joining them properly with punctuation/conjunctions.
What is a sentence fragment?
A group of words punctuated as a sentence but lacking a subject, a complete verb, or a complete thought (e.g., a dependent clause standing alone).
Planning Praxis Core: Writing (5723) for Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments)
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) is about 14% of the Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) syllabus by topic count — 16 of 113 topics, spread over 4 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Text Types, Purposes, and Production (4 topics), Language and Usage Conventions (4 topics), Mechanics and Conventions (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) (Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments)) FAQ
What is in the Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723) syllabus?
Praxis Core: Writing (5723) is split into 4 chapters — Text Types, Purposes, and Production, Language and Usage Conventions, Mechanics and Conventions and Research Skills, containing 16 topics and 20 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Praxis Core: Writing (5723) for Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments)?
4 chapters. Praxis Core: Writing (5723) accounts for about 14% of the topics in the whole Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) syllabus (16 of 113).
How long should I spend on Praxis Core: Writing (5723) for Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments)?
Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through Praxis Core: Writing (5723) — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 16 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Praxis (Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessments) Praxis Core: Writing (5723)?
Yes — a 51-card Praxis Core: Writing (5723) deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.