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A new elementary teacher is assigned a fifth-grade literacy class. The previous teacher retired. Twenty students are enrolled in the class. The classroom library includes a bookshelf with 60 books in random order and some furnishings such as a couch, a rug, two tables, a beanbag chair, and some lamps. Which three actions would be appropriate for the teacher to take to create a more literacy-rich environment? Choose 3 answers
-Adding more books to the collection -Organizing the books by reading level, genre, and topic -Displaying some books with the cover forward to attract students
A reading teacher works with gifted and talented sixth- and seventh-graders. The teacher has created a standards-based lesson plan concerning Native American culture: • Read a book on Native American culture. • Research the lives of famous Native Americans. • Locate three sources on the internet about foods, customs, and culture of Native Americans. • Create a visual presentation to show what was learned. • Present the findings in a presentation to the class. Which two strategies could the teacher use to adapt this lesson plan to help improve students' vocabulary skills? Choose 2 answers
-Have students write an essay about famous Native Americans in which they use ten new vocabulary words -Have each student create a graphic organizer that includes at least five new vocabulary words to depict what they learned about Native American cultures
What are two reasons for having students listen to a teacher book talk as a means to support the use of a variety of texts and print materials in an evidence-based, literacy approach? Choose 2 answers
-Students who listen to the book talks are motivated to read materials they many not otherwise read. -Students listen to the book talks and are introduced to genre, theme, and characters, allowing them to make comparisons of the texts.
Venn Diagram
Allows a comparison of ideas
A fourth-grade reading teacher is beginning a unit on story elements. She would like to use a variety of formative and summative assessments during the unit. The teacher decides to begin with teacher-made quizzes. Why has the teacher selected this assessment strategy instead of a portfolio?
Because formative assessments help guide instruction
An elementary teacher has a more culturally-diverse class than in previous years. The teacher notices many students do not seem interested in reading any books in the classroom library during independent reading time. The majority of the books are written by authors of one culture. Which materials should the teacher use to create a literacy-rich environment that supports the diversity of the class and motivates all readers?
Books by and about underrepresented cultures that reflect international perspectives
A second-grade teacher is introducing a new science unit on electricity and wants to include books on electricity in the classroom library. The majority of the students are lower-level readers. The teacher wants to select appropriate text or print material that support an evidence-based literacy program for this class. Which books should this teacher include to meet the needs of all readers?
Books that present information on electricity at different ability levels
Literacy-rich environments involve a wide variety of reading materials.
Books, newspapers, textbooks, and magazines should all be included.
Match the core concepts related to literacy-rich environments to the correct explanation of each concept. Literacy-rich environments involve choice.
Books, newspapers, textbooks, and magazines should all be included.
Literacy-rich environments involve time managements.
Effective environments involve large blocks of uninterrupted time for reading and writing.
What is one evidence-based, best practice that an elementary-school teacher can do to promote students' response to literature?
Facilitate a literature circle
Brainstorming
Generates ideas for writing
A sixth-grade teacher is having students read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Before beginning reading, she wants the class to think about the book and anticipate story events. Which strategy can the teacher use to most effectively build students' pre-reading comprehension skills?
Have students look at the book's front cover, pose questions, and make predictions
A gifted and talented sixth-grade class is studying Native American culture. The teacher wants students to develop their reading and writing skills while completing the standards-based lesson plan. The lesson plan in the curriculum guide states that the students will do the following: • Read three books on Native American culture. • Research where and how most Native Americans live today. Find two sources. • Write a book report on a self-selected book about the Native American culture. How could the teacher adapt the lesson plan to help these gifted and talented students improve their reading and writing skills?
Have the gifted and talented students create graphic organizers as they work independently to write and publish their papers on Native American culture
How does a literacy-rich environment support a balanced, literacy approach and increase student motivation to read?
It includes a substantial classroom library to engage students in reading.
How does using a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts play an important role in an evidence-based, literacy approach?
It motivates students to read more by providing them with multiple types of reading materials.
Semantic mapping
Organizes ideas for writing descriptions
Which technology assist with reading development by listening as students read and coaching them when they make mistakes or need help?
Programmed reading instruction
Match each writing strategy with its benefit. Journaling
Provides opportunities for reflection
What is one reason Response to Intervention (RTI) is critical to a comprehensive literacy program?
RTI gives struggling students increasing support through small-group instruction.
During part of the reading block time, students practice reading independently. Some students are reluctant readers. The teacher assigns students to practice reading independently at home. Which technology should the teacher recommend to help support students as they fulfill this assignment?
Reading along with electronic talking books
Literacy-rich environments involve modeling.
Reading aloud and recording students' thinking through writing demonstrates literacy.
During silent, sustained reading time, a fifth-grade teacher has noticed many students seem disengaged. The teacher has also administered multiple reading assessments and discovered these students' overall reading ability has not improved. Which reading materials should the teacher add to the library to support an evidence-based literacy program and improve students' engagement?
Texts based on students' interests and background knowledge
A teacher wants to include students who have recently immigrated to the United States Many of these students are from Latin American countries and their family's first language is Spanish. The children have never been in the United States before and are seeking new friends. The teacher decides to allow students to work in teams to create a Reader's Theater of a story on friendship that was read in class. How does this lesson align with best practices for these second-grade students?
The plan allows students to cooperatively recreate a classroom story that matches their developmental level.
A second-grade teacher in an urban, Title I school has 14 students who are struggling with decoding. Most of the students failed the recent reading assessment. It appears that many students were guessing at initial consonant sounds and selecting words from the word bank that were incorrect. How will this assessment help guide the teacher's decisions about curriculum and instructional strategies?
The scores indicate that the teacher needs to focus on phonics instruction to increase the students' decoding skills.
Second-grade students read part of a story in their assigned groups about a boisterous boy and his quiet, five-year-old sister. The boy took his sister for a walk around the block as his mother instructed him to do. The little girl wanted to stop to look at the leaves, feel the grass, and watch a butterfly. The boy became impatient. The students were asked to predict what might happen next by working in their groups to write an ending to the story. Which scenario illustrates students working within sociocultural theory to complete the story?
The students worked within their group exchanging ideas and rereading the story. They agreed on an ending together.
A third-grade teacher is reading a text with a reading group. During the week, the teacher wants to use technology to help students grow in their strategic proficiency. How can this teacher appropriately use technology to achieve this objective?
The teacher can have students reflect on the fluency of their recorded oral reading.
A first-grade is developing a lesson plan on letter-sound associations. The teacher wants to incorporate phonics instruction for initial word sounds. Which lesson plan supports best practices for English language learners (ELLs)?
The teacher provides instruction on the letter sounds for "b", "d", and "p". Then, the teacher models and allows students to work in small groups playing a game where they match the letter with a picture of an object beginning with that letter.
A third-grade class consists of three reading groups. Group A has four students who struggle with fluency and decoding grade-level text. Group B has six students who are reading grade-level text, but struggle with comprehension. Group C has six students who read fluently and comprehend grade-level text with no difficulty. What would be an appropriate way for the teacher to differentiate the texts for each group?
The teacher should assign each group different texts with the same theme, but appropriate text levels for each group.
A fifth-grade, language arts teacher has 20 students with a wide range of reading abilities. The teacher plans to have the class read a grade-level novel together. Additionally, the teacher plans to divide students into small groups, allowing groups to choose a novel that aligns with their abilities and interests. How should this teacher further differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students?
The teacher should spend more time with struggling readers to increase reading strategies.
A fourth-grade teacher notices two students are reading below grade level after several months of instruction. The teacher has been using direct instruction in a whole-group setting and has included a lot of modeling for all of the students. The two students fail a reading test. The teacher decides to implement a response to intervention (RTI) model in the classroom after consulting with the guidance counselor. What is an appropriate Tier 2 intervention for these two students?
The two students should meet with the teacher for small-group instruction.
What is one purpose of differentiated instruction?
To meet the learning needs of students
Sixth-grade students are assigned a project as an extension to their in-class reading topic. They need to read and gather factual information about an event of interest and relate it to another historical event. How can technology support the students in this situation?
Use a website that provides specific information about the events
How should an elementary teacher use technology to motivate students to collaborate with students from other schools on a literacy project?
Use an educational website that facilitates learning projects with other students
Which practice should be included in a comprehensive, balanced approach to literacy development for elementary students?
Using books from a variety of genres and sources
Which instructional practice can help English language learners (ELL) in elementary school develop their English literacy skills?
Using repetitive routines and language
Which evidence-based, best practice for writing instruction uses Venn diagrams, semantic mapping, and note taking?
Writing to learn and understand
Which stage of writing development involves correcting mechanical elements such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling?
Editing
What is an example of a Tier 2 intervention in the response to intervention (RTI) strategy for general education students?
A reading specialist works with a small group of students who are reading slightly below grade level and struggle with content area vocabulary.
A third-grade teacher is creating lessons for both the whole class and individual reading groups within the class. She aligns the lessons with the third-grade standards and differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. What should she remember when choosing the texts for the lessons?
Each student within each small group needs the same text, which links to the entire class by theme or topic.
Which instructional strategy should be included in a lesson plan to meet the needs of students reading below grade level?
Spend focused time working on decoding skills with struggling readers
A fourth-grade teacher wants students to identify the features of different types of trees. Students will watch videos and read from multiple non-fiction texts. The teacher would like to combine technology with fine arts to extend the students' understanding and support their reading and writing development. Which activity integrates developmentally-appropriate technology to achieve this goal?
Students photograph trees, categorize them in a slideshow presentation, and create a poem about their favorite photo.
