Question 1

Primary students can be introduced to science concepts through

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A) scientific journals. 
B) read-alouds. 
C) journaling. 
D) blogging. 
A) scientific journals. 
B) read-alouds. 
C) journaling. 
D) blogging.

Question 2

The routine called Partner Reading and Content, Too (PRC2), designed to help ELLs and struggling readers, contains all of the following steps except

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A) students with similar reading and language development are paired. 
B) the partners preview a content-area text. 
C) the partners ignore words that are unfamiliar. 
D) the students take turns reading pages of the text orally, and their partners choose questions. 
A) students with similar reading and language development are paired. 
B) the partners preview a content-area text. 
C) the partners ignore words that are unfamiliar. 
D) the students take turns reading pages of the text orally, and their partners choose questions.

Question 3

React to this statement: "Everyone in a class needs to use the same science book so that class discussion and group testing will be possible."

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While it may seem convenient for everyon

Question 4

What types of special reading challenges are encountered in each of the following content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies? List each content area and then create a bulleted list of three challenges for each area.

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Language Arts:
- Difficulty with decodin

Question 5

Create a semantic web based on the topic of weather. Then, explain how it can be used in the webs plus writing strategy to support content area reading.

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Semantic web based on the topic of weath

Question 6

Which statement about reading in the content areas is false?

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A) Reading materials are primarily narrative. 
B) It is generally more difficult than reading in basal readers. 
C) Special reading skills are required in each area. 
D) It requires an understanding of technical vocabulary. 
A) Reading materials are primarily narrative. 
B) It is generally more difficult than reading in basal readers. 
C) Special reading skills are required in each area. 
D) It requires an understanding of technical vocabulary.

Question 7

The retention of ideas in material is helped by

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A) discussing the material. 
B) reading all material as rapidly as possible. 
C) assigning purposes for reading. 
D) Both A and C. 
A) discussing the material. 
B) reading all material as rapidly as possible. 
C) assigning purposes for reading. 
D) Both A and C.

Question 8

In the traditional view, the readability of reading materials for content-area instruction should be at students'

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A) independent levels 
B) instructional levels 
C) frustration levels 
D) listening levels 
A) independent levels 
B) instructional levels 
C) frustration levels 
D) listening levels

Question 9

What is the major emphasis of the directed reading-thinking activity?

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The major emphasis of the Directed Readi

Question 10

In comparison to content-area texts, basal readers

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A) contain large numbers of graphic aids. 
B) are more difficult to read. 
C) include more planned repetition of new vocabulary. 
D) are high in idea density. 
A) contain large numbers of graphic aids. 
B) are more difficult to read. 
C) include more planned repetition of new vocabulary. 
D) are high in idea density.

Primary students can be introduced to science concepts through

The routine called Partner Reading and Content, Too (PRC2), designed to help ELLs and struggling readers, contains all of the following steps except

React to this statement: "Everyone in a class needs to use the same science book so that class discussion and group testing will be possible."

What types of special reading challenges are encountered in each of the following content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies? List each content area and then create a bulleted list of three challenges for each area.

Create a semantic web based on the topic of weather. Then, explain how it can be used in the webs plus writing strategy to support content area reading.

Which statement about reading in the content areas is false?

The retention of ideas in material is helped by

In the traditional view, the readability of reading materials for content-area instruction should be at students'

What is the major emphasis of the directed reading-thinking activity?

In comparison to content-area texts, basal readers

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Exam 12: Reading in the Content Areas

Primary students can be introduced to science concepts through

The routine called Partner Reading and Content, Too (PRC2), designed to help ELLs and struggling readers, contains all of the following steps except

React to this statement: "Everyone in a class needs to use the same science book so that class discussion and group testing will be possible."

What types of special reading challenges are encountered in each of the following content areas: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies? List each content area and then create a bulleted list of three challenges for each area.

Create a semantic web based on the topic of weather. Then, explain how it can be used in the webs plus writing strategy to support content area reading.

Which statement about reading in the content areas is false?

The retention of ideas in material is helped by

In the traditional view, the readability of reading materials for content-area instruction should be at students'

What is the major emphasis of the directed reading-thinking activity?

In comparison to content-area texts, basal readers

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