Question 1

Before reading an assigned selection, the DRTA involves making _______ about it.

Accepted Answer

predictions

Question 2

Text that students can read with an accuracy level between 85 to 95 percent, and a comprehension level of 75 percent or higher, is considered to be at a student's ____________________ level.

Accepted Answer

instructional

Question 3

Create a graphic organizer that compares/contrasts features of content-area textbooks with basal reading series texts. Include at least three ways that content-area texts contrast with basal reading series text.

Accepted Answer

To compare and contrast content-area textbooks with basal reading series texts, we can create a graphic organizer with the following features:

1. Content-area textbooks:
- Typically focus on a specific subject area such as science, social studies, or math
- Include in-depth information, diagrams, and charts related to the subject matter
- Often have vocabulary and concepts specific to the content area

Basal reading series texts:
- Cover a wide range of topics and genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
- Include comprehension questions and activities to assess reading skills
- Often have a focus on literary elements and reading strategies

Ways that content-area texts contrast with basal reading series texts:
1. Subject focus: Content-area textbooks are focused on a specific subject area, while basal reading series texts cover a variety of topics and genres.
2. Depth of information: Content-area textbooks provide in-depth information and concepts related to the subject matter, while basal reading series texts may provide a more general overview of different topics.
3. Vocabulary and concepts: Content-area textbooks often include subject-specific vocabulary and concepts, while basal reading series texts may focus on general reading skills and literary elements.

By comparing and contrasting these features, we can see how content-area textbooks and basal reading series texts serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics.

Question 4

A fourth-grade teacher approaches you seeking ways to motivate his students to read their social studies text. Identify and describe three specific approaches he could use to stimulate his students' interest in reading their content-area materials.

Accepted Answer

1. Incorporate hands-on activities: The

Question 5

Linking the reading of fiction and nonfiction about a content topic, and planning various literacy and content-area activities to help the students obtain a more complete picture of the topic, is one main purpose of _______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Linking the reading of fiction and nonfiction...

Question 6

What are some advantages of using a study guide?

Accepted Answer

Study guides offer several advantages fo

Question 7

Study guides that stress the relationship among the organizational structure of the material, the reading-thinking skills needed for comprehension of the material, and the important concepts in the material, are called _______ guides.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Study guides that stress the relationship among...

Question 8

When choosing a trade book to supplement content-area instruction, teachers must carefully consider the _______________ of information

Accepted Answer

The answer of When choosing a trade book to supplement...

Question 9

A teacher who decides on goals and objectives for a reading unit, gathers related materials, and chooses instructional techniques and related activities is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) designing a content-area textbook. 
B) developing a thematic content unit. 
C) preparing to teach the SQ3R approach. 
D) preparing for a readers workshop. 
A) designing a content-area textbook. 
B) developing a thematic content unit. 
C) preparing to teach the SQ3R approach. 
D) preparing for a readers workshop.

Question 10

Marzano found that the use of academic games in the classroom is related to a ________ gain in student achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 30 percent 
A) 5 percent 
B) 10 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 30 percent

Question 11

Words that signal specific relationships such as compare/contrast, sequence, or cause and effect, are called _______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words that signal specific relationships such as...

Question 12

The steps in Robinson's SQ3R method are

Accepted Answer

A) survey, question, read, recite, and review. 
B) survey, question, read, read, and read. 
C) seek, query, read, reread, and review. 
D) seek, query, read, recite, and review 
A) survey, question, read, recite, and review. 
B) survey, question, read, read, and read. 
C) seek, query, read, reread, and review. 
D) seek, query, read, recite, and review

Question 13

Discuss the values of using literature to enhance instruction in social studies, mathematics, and science. Name at least one book for students or young adults that would be a good supplement to instruction in each area.

Accepted Answer

Using literature to enhance instruction

Question 14

A strategy where some students take the part of characters in material that has been read, and others take the part of reporters interviewing the characters, is known as a(n)_______ _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A strategy where some students take the...

Question 15

Which statement is false about the directed reading-thinking activity?

Accepted Answer

A) It can encourage children to think while they read. 
B) It can be used with basal reader stories. 
C) It can be used with content-area reading selections. 
D) Its primary purpose is to develop vocabulary. 
A) It can encourage children to think while they read. 
B) It can be used with basal reader stories. 
C) It can be used with content-area reading selections. 
D) Its primary purpose is to develop vocabulary.

Question 16

A teacher who relates science, social studies, art, math, and drama with a single piece of literature as a focal point is creating a literature-based unit across the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A teacher who relates science, social studies,...

Question 17

Discuss the use of twin texts of fiction and nonfiction to present content.

Accepted Answer

The use of twin texts, which pair fictio

Question 18

_________________________ can be used to record observations or to write summaries, comments, or questions related to the content-area reading or class discussion.

Accepted Answer

Learning l

Question 19

Which statement about study guides is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They provide purposes for reading the assignments. 
B) All members of the class should use the same one. 
C) They should contain only literal-level questions. 
D) They are not recommended for students below grade 3. 
A) They provide purposes for reading the assignments. 
B) All members of the class should use the same one. 
C) They should contain only literal-level questions. 
D) They are not recommended for students below grade 3.

Question 20

Combining the use of a _______________ wall with a ______________ wall can be particularly helpful for ELLs and struggling readers because students can use key vocabulary to engage in discussion of content area concepts.

Accepted Answer

word; sent

Before reading an assigned selection, the DRTA involves making _______ about it.

Text that students can read with an accuracy level between 85 to 95 percent, and a comprehension level of 75 percent or higher, is considered to be at a student's ____________________ level.

Create a graphic organizer that compares/contrasts features of content-area textbooks with basal reading series texts. Include at least three ways that content-area texts contrast with basal reading series text.

A fourth-grade teacher approaches you seeking ways to motivate his students to read their social studies text. Identify and describe three specific approaches he could use to stimulate his students' interest in reading their content-area materials.

Linking the reading of fiction and nonfiction about a content topic, and planning various literacy and content-area activities to help the students obtain a more complete picture of the topic, is one main purpose of _ _.

What are some advantages of using a study guide?

Study guides that stress the relationship among the organizational structure of the material, the reading-thinking skills needed for comprehension of the material, and the important concepts in the material, are called _______ guides.

When choosing a trade book to supplement content-area instruction, teachers must carefully consider the _______________ of information

A teacher who decides on goals and objectives for a reading unit, gathers related materials, and chooses instructional techniques and related activities is most likely

Marzano found that the use of academic games in the classroom is related to a ________ gain in student achievement.

Words that signal specific relationships such as compare/contrast, sequence, or cause and effect, are called _ _.

The steps in Robinson's SQ3R method are

Discuss the values of using literature to enhance instruction in social studies, mathematics, and science. Name at least one book for students or young adults that would be a good supplement to instruction in each area.

A strategy where some students take the part of characters in material that has been read, and others take the part of reporters interviewing the characters, is known as a(n)_ _.

Which statement is false about the directed reading-thinking activity?

A teacher who relates science, social studies, art, math, and drama with a single piece of literature as a focal point is creating a literature-based unit across the _______.

Discuss the use of twin texts of fiction and nonfiction to present content.

_________________________ can be used to record observations or to write summaries, comments, or questions related to the content-area reading or class discussion.

Which statement about study guides is true?

Combining the use of a _ wall with a wall can be particularly helpful for ELLs and struggling readers because students can use key vocabulary to engage in discussion of content area concepts.

The Reading Act

Assessment and Intervention

Understanding Diverse Literacy Needs

Emergent Literacy

Word Recognition

Phonics

Fluency

Vocabulary

Comprehension Part 1

Comprehension Part 2

Major Approaches and Materials for Literacy Instruction

Filters

Exam 12: Reading in the Content Areas

Before reading an assigned selection, the DRTA involves making _______ about it.

Text that students can read with an accuracy level between 85 to 95 percent, and a comprehension level of 75 percent or higher, is considered to be at a student's ____________________ level.

Create a graphic organizer that compares/contrasts features of content-area textbooks with basal reading series texts. Include at least three ways that content-area texts contrast with basal reading series text.

A fourth-grade teacher approaches you seeking ways to motivate his students to read their social studies text. Identify and describe three specific approaches he could use to stimulate his students' interest in reading their content-area materials.

Linking the reading of fiction and nonfiction about a content topic, and planning various literacy and content-area activities to help the students obtain a more complete picture of the topic, is one main purpose of _______ _______.

What are some advantages of using a study guide?

Study guides that stress the relationship among the organizational structure of the material, the reading-thinking skills needed for comprehension of the material, and the important concepts in the material, are called _______ guides.

When choosing a trade book to supplement content-area instruction, teachers must carefully consider the _______________ of information

A teacher who decides on goals and objectives for a reading unit, gathers related materials, and chooses instructional techniques and related activities is most likely

Marzano found that the use of academic games in the classroom is related to a ________ gain in student achievement.

Words that signal specific relationships such as compare/contrast, sequence, or cause and effect, are called _______ _______.

The steps in Robinson's SQ3R method are

Discuss the values of using literature to enhance instruction in social studies, mathematics, and science. Name at least one book for students or young adults that would be a good supplement to instruction in each area.

A strategy where some students take the part of characters in material that has been read, and others take the part of reporters interviewing the characters, is known as a(n)_______ _______.

Which statement is false about the directed reading-thinking activity?

A teacher who relates science, social studies, art, math, and drama with a single piece of literature as a focal point is creating a literature-based unit across the _______.

Discuss the use of twin texts of fiction and nonfiction to present content.

_________________________ can be used to record observations or to write summaries, comments, or questions related to the content-area reading or class discussion.

Which statement about study guides is true?

Combining the use of a _______________ wall with a ______________ wall can be particularly helpful for ELLs and struggling readers because students can use key vocabulary to engage in discussion of content area concepts.

The Reading Act

Assessment and Intervention

Understanding Diverse Literacy Needs

Emergent Literacy

Word Recognition

Phonics

Fluency

Vocabulary

Comprehension Part 1

Comprehension Part 2

Major Approaches and Materials for Literacy Instruction

Filters

Linking the reading of fiction and nonfiction about a content topic, and planning various literacy and content-area activities to help the students obtain a more complete picture of the topic, is one main purpose of _ _.

Words that signal specific relationships such as compare/contrast, sequence, or cause and effect, are called _ _.

A strategy where some students take the part of characters in material that has been read, and others take the part of reporters interviewing the characters, is known as a(n)_ _.

Combining the use of a _ wall with a wall can be particularly helpful for ELLs and struggling readers because students can use key vocabulary to engage in discussion of content area concepts.