Question 1

__________ must never be merely tolerated but actively celebrated by the teacher as well as the students.

Accepted Answer

Diversity

Question 2

The definition of literacy has grown and expanded. Students must now be able to navigate what types of text?

Accepted Answer

A)  In print 
B)  In technological realms 
C)  Both 
D)  Neither 
A)  In print 
B)  In technological realms 
C)  Both 
D)  Neither C

Question 3

A model of instruction that focuses primarily on the teacher's direct imparting of knowledge through explicit instruction is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

Transmission Model

Question 4

Rather than assigning texts to students or writing prompts and expecting students to know what to do with them, it is essential to teach students which of the following skills and strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolated skills that have been modeled and explained 
B)  Strategies that will allow them to become independent readers and writers 
C)  Skills that will allow them to engage in discussion to foster critical thinking 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Isolated skills that have been modeled and explained 
B)  Strategies that will allow them to become independent readers and writers 
C)  Skills that will allow them to engage in discussion to foster critical thinking 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

__________ is a continuum of skills-including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing, and critical thinking-to be applied in a social context to enable a person to function effectively in his or her group or community.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a continuum of skills-including reading,...

Question 6

A balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy in grades 4-8 includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality literature with personal response and analysis 
B)  Instruction in word identification, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies 
C)  Development of oral and written language and visual learning 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Quality literature with personal response and analysis 
B)  Instruction in word identification, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies 
C)  Development of oral and written language and visual learning 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

When students are engaged in reading and predicting what they think will happen next, they are engaged in a __________.

Accepted Answer

constructi

Question 8

What is a major difference between primary and intermediate/middle grades literacy instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early literacy instruction has its major focus on learning to read; middle grades instruction is mainly on reading to learn 
B)  Early literacy instruction is explicit; middle grades instruction is implicit 
C)  Early literacy instruction uses oral reading; middle grades literacy instruction uses only silent reading 
D)  Early literacy instruction is teacher-based; middle grades instruction is student-based. 
A)  Early literacy instruction has its major focus on learning to read; middle grades instruction is mainly on reading to learn 
B)  Early literacy instruction is explicit; middle grades instruction is implicit 
C)  Early literacy instruction uses oral reading; middle grades literacy instruction uses only silent reading 
D)  Early literacy instruction is teacher-based; middle grades instruction is student-based.

Question 9

__________ involves a complex set of ongoing attitudes and activities that occur in the classroom environment, leading to the creation of a community of learners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ involves a complex set of ongoing...

Question 10

When students have a purpose for reading in mind and use an appropriate strategy for that purpose, they are using a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When students have a purpose for reading...

Question 11

Students are no longer restricted to reading text from beginning to end. Instead, they may read text in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linearly 
B)  In layers, or nonlinearly 
C)  Out loud 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Linearly 
B)  In layers, or nonlinearly 
C)  Out loud 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Students are using a __________ when they put all their global decoding and comprehension skills together to think about a text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Students are using a __________ when they...

Question 13

Which of the following is the best definition of a constructivist model of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading, writing, and thinking enjoy a reciprocal relationship 
B)  Explicit instruction and systematic teaching 
C)  An active building of one's own understanding in all literacy activities 
D)  A "thought-getting process." 
A)  Reading, writing, and thinking enjoy a reciprocal relationship 
B)  Explicit instruction and systematic teaching 
C)  An active building of one's own understanding in all literacy activities 
D)  A "thought-getting process."

Question 14

What are some ways in which teachers can model comprehension strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writer's workshop 
B)  Guided reading procedure 
C)  Minilessons 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Writer's workshop 
B)  Guided reading procedure 
C)  Minilessons 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

A focus on negotiating with students about their individual thoughts and ideas about what they are reading and writing is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A focus on negotiating with students about...

Question 16

Why are explanations and examples helpful to students in the middle grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are often less time consuming than other techniques. 
B)  They show the learner how to decode more fluently. 
C)  They provide a social aspect to direct instruction. 
D)  They show how proficient readers construct text in order to comprehend written material. 
A)  They are often less time consuming than other techniques. 
B)  They show the learner how to decode more fluently. 
C)  They provide a social aspect to direct instruction. 
D)  They show how proficient readers construct text in order to comprehend written material.

Question 17

How can students best practice literacy skills in a social setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask them to talk about what they are reading and writing. 
B)  Have them write about what they read. 
C)  Place students who are not proficient in English in a group by themselves. 
D)  Give students worksheets that promote skill building and check their answers. 
A)  Ask them to talk about what they are reading and writing. 
B)  Have them write about what they read. 
C)  Place students who are not proficient in English in a group by themselves. 
D)  Give students worksheets that promote skill building and check their answers.

Question 18

A belief that students must actively build their own understandings of all reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities is at the heart of the __________.

Accepted Answer

Constructi

Question 19

When students compare their knowledge with new knowledge provided by an author in a text, they are engaged in __________.

Accepted Answer

an interac

Question 20

What is the major way a balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy differs from a more traditional approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  In its view of the importance of phonics 
B)  In its view of who holds the responsibility for meaning-making from text 
C)  In its view of what constitutes quality literature 
D)  In its view of which skills should be taught 
A)  In its view of the importance of phonics 
B)  In its view of who holds the responsibility for meaning-making from text 
C)  In its view of what constitutes quality literature 
D)  In its view of which skills should be taught

__________ must never be merely tolerated but actively celebrated by the teacher as well as the students.

The definition of literacy has grown and expanded. Students must now be able to navigate what types of text?

A model of instruction that focuses primarily on the teacher's direct imparting of knowledge through explicit instruction is called the __________.

Rather than assigning texts to students or writing prompts and expecting students to know what to do with them, it is essential to teach students which of the following skills and strategies?

__________ is a continuum of skills-including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing, and critical thinking-to be applied in a social context to enable a person to function effectively in his or her group or community.

A balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy in grades 4-8 includes which of the following?

When students are engaged in reading and predicting what they think will happen next, they are engaged in a __________.

What is a major difference between primary and intermediate/middle grades literacy instruction?

__________ involves a complex set of ongoing attitudes and activities that occur in the classroom environment, leading to the creation of a community of learners.

When students have a purpose for reading in mind and use an appropriate strategy for that purpose, they are using a __________.

Students are no longer restricted to reading text from beginning to end. Instead, they may read text in which of the following ways?

Students are using a __________ when they put all their global decoding and comprehension skills together to think about a text.

Which of the following is the best definition of a constructivist model of learning?

What are some ways in which teachers can model comprehension strategies?

A focus on negotiating with students about their individual thoughts and ideas about what they are reading and writing is called the __________.

Why are explanations and examples helpful to students in the middle grades?

How can students best practice literacy skills in a social setting?

A belief that students must actively build their own understandings of all reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities is at the heart of the __________.

When students compare their knowledge with new knowledge provided by an author in a text, they are engaged in __________.

What is the major way a balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy differs from a more traditional approach?

Assessment of Progress in Literacy

Fostering Oral Language

Vocabulary Instruction

Reading Comprehension

Writing Instruction

Literacy in the Content Areas

Fluency

Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Classrooms

Fostering Literacy in and Beyond the Classroom

Connecting School and Home

Literacy in Grades 4-8

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Exam 1: A Comprehensive Literacy Program for Grades 4-8

__________ must never be merely tolerated but actively celebrated by the teacher as well as the students.

The definition of literacy has grown and expanded. Students must now be able to navigate what types of text?

A model of instruction that focuses primarily on the teacher's direct imparting of knowledge through explicit instruction is called the __________.

Rather than assigning texts to students or writing prompts and expecting students to know what to do with them, it is essential to teach students which of the following skills and strategies?

__________ is a continuum of skills-including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, visually representing, and critical thinking-to be applied in a social context to enable a person to function effectively in his or her group or community.

A balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy in grades 4-8 includes which of the following?

When students are engaged in reading and predicting what they think will happen next, they are engaged in a __________.

What is a major difference between primary and intermediate/middle grades literacy instruction?

__________ involves a complex set of ongoing attitudes and activities that occur in the classroom environment, leading to the creation of a community of learners.

When students have a purpose for reading in mind and use an appropriate strategy for that purpose, they are using a __________.

Students are no longer restricted to reading text from beginning to end. Instead, they may read text in which of the following ways?

Students are using a __________ when they put all their global decoding and comprehension skills together to think about a text.

Which of the following is the best definition of a constructivist model of learning?

What are some ways in which teachers can model comprehension strategies?

A focus on negotiating with students about their individual thoughts and ideas about what they are reading and writing is called the __________.

Why are explanations and examples helpful to students in the middle grades?

How can students best practice literacy skills in a social setting?

A belief that students must actively build their own understandings of all reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities is at the heart of the __________.

When students compare their knowledge with new knowledge provided by an author in a text, they are engaged in __________.

What is the major way a balanced and comprehensive approach to literacy differs from a more traditional approach?

Assessment of Progress in Literacy

Fostering Oral Language

Vocabulary Instruction

Reading Comprehension

Writing Instruction

Literacy in the Content Areas

Fluency

Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Classrooms

Fostering Literacy in and Beyond the Classroom

Connecting School and Home

Literacy in Grades 4-8

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