Question 1

Students need to understand that the __________ they come up with are the most important element of their writing.

Accepted Answer

ideas

Question 2

What can a response guide be used for?

Accepted Answer

A)  To show students how to offer feedback regarding their peers' writing 
B)  To show students examples of bland or ineffective writing 
C)  To show students examples of effective writing 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To show students how to offer feedback regarding their peers' writing 
B)  To show students examples of bland or ineffective writing 
C)  To show students examples of effective writing 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

What is the purpose of a state-of-the-class conference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability and assessment 
B)  To establish the teacher as the "authority" 
C)  To share information on language conventions 
D)  To gather information for report cards 
A)  Accountability and assessment 
B)  To establish the teacher as the "authority" 
C)  To share information on language conventions 
D)  To gather information for report cards A

Question 4

A clustering technique can be useful for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching students to revise 
B)  Creating a graphic outline of ideas before drafting 
C)  Eliciting feedback about a piece of writing 
D)  Preparing a research report 
A)  Teaching students to revise 
B)  Creating a graphic outline of ideas before drafting 
C)  Eliciting feedback about a piece of writing 
D)  Preparing a research report

Question 5

The celebratory moment when an author shares and disseminates a piece of writing is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The celebratory moment when an author shares...

Question 6

Which of the following is true of a minilesson?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a focused lesson done with the whole class 
B)  Minilessons often require teaching of a skill and reteaching it or practicing using it, demonstrated most authentically in writing. 
C)  It is focused on a writing need that the teacher has observed to be pertinent to most members of the class 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It is a focused lesson done with the whole class 
B)  Minilessons often require teaching of a skill and reteaching it or practicing using it, demonstrated most authentically in writing. 
C)  It is focused on a writing need that the teacher has observed to be pertinent to most members of the class 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

An oral prewriting activity that helps students bounce their ideas off another person and gain confidence is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An oral prewriting activity that helps students...

Question 8

Which of the following is true concerning technology and classroom writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology can help in the writing process. 
B)  Students can explore their ideas while composing without fear of mistakes. 
C)  The spellchecker and thesaurus built into most word-processing programs can be valuable tools to students, making revising easier. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Technology can help in the writing process. 
B)  Students can explore their ideas while composing without fear of mistakes. 
C)  The spellchecker and thesaurus built into most word-processing programs can be valuable tools to students, making revising easier. 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Writing workshop contains all of the following EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  A phonics lesson 
B)  Conferencing 
C)  Minilessons 
D)  Group sharing 
A)  A phonics lesson 
B)  Conferencing 
C)  Minilessons 
D)  Group sharing

Question 10

Which of the following is true of editing during the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The writer "cleans up" the spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics. 
B)  Editing is important only for pieces that will be published. 
C)  This is the most important part of the writing process. 
D)  This is the least important part of the writing process. 
A)  The writer "cleans up" the spelling, punctuation, and other mechanics. 
B)  Editing is important only for pieces that will be published. 
C)  This is the most important part of the writing process. 
D)  This is the least important part of the writing process.

Question 11

The heart and soul of a piece of writing is called its __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The heart and soul of a piece...

Question 12

A __________ offers specific compliments to and asks specific questions of the writer concerning the effectiveness of a piece of writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ offers specific compliments to and...

Question 13

The writing stage in which the writer explores and organizes ideas is called the ___________.

Accepted Answer

planning o

Question 14

An effective writing program is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ample time for writing 
B)  A focus on the what writers think and do as they write 
C)  Constant feedback on students' writing through peer and teacher conferences 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Ample time for writing 
B)  A focus on the what writers think and do as they write 
C)  Constant feedback on students' writing through peer and teacher conferences 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

__________ are selected by a writer who has written a draft and is seeking constructive feedback in order to make the piece of writing communicate its intent more effectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are selected by a writer who...

Question 16

The __________ approach to writing provides an easy-to-understand language that helps teachers describe to students what makes good writing effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ approach to writing provides an...

Question 17

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The steps must be followed in lock-step in order to be effective. 
B)  It is a successful teacher-directed model for instruction. 
C)  Students go through writing processes that are similar to those of published authors. 
D)  All writing gets published, ensuring positive feedback. 
A)  The steps must be followed in lock-step in order to be effective. 
B)  It is a successful teacher-directed model for instruction. 
C)  Students go through writing processes that are similar to those of published authors. 
D)  All writing gets published, ensuring positive feedback.

Question 18

The stage when a writer reexamines content, word choice, and paragraph organization is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stage when a writer reexamines content,...

Question 19

The most important traits of writing concern which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The conventions of writing 
B)  Sentence fluency 
C)  What the writer has to say 
D)  Word choice 
A)  The conventions of writing 
B)  Sentence fluency 
C)  What the writer has to say 
D)  Word choice

Question 20

A series of experiences, or stages, that a writer engages in to solve writing problems is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A series of experiences, or stages, that...

Students need to understand that the __________ they come up with are the most important element of their writing.

What can a response guide be used for?

What is the purpose of a state-of-the-class conference?

A clustering technique can be useful for which of the following?

The celebratory moment when an author shares and disseminates a piece of writing is known as _________.

Which of the following is true of a minilesson?

An oral prewriting activity that helps students bounce their ideas off another person and gain confidence is called __________.

Which of the following is true concerning technology and classroom writing?

Writing workshop contains all of the following EXCEPT?

Which of the following is true of editing during the writing process?

The heart and soul of a piece of writing is called its __________.

A __________ offers specific compliments to and asks specific questions of the writer concerning the effectiveness of a piece of writing.

The writing stage in which the writer explores and organizes ideas is called the ___________.

An effective writing program is characterized by which of the following?

__________ are selected by a writer who has written a draft and is seeking constructive feedback in order to make the piece of writing communicate its intent more effectively.

The __________ approach to writing provides an easy-to-understand language that helps teachers describe to students what makes good writing effective.

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the writing process?

The stage when a writer reexamines content, word choice, and paragraph organization is called __________.

The most important traits of writing concern which of the following?

A series of experiences, or stages, that a writer engages in to solve writing problems is called the __________.

A Comprehensive Literacy Program for Grades 4-8

Assessment of Progress in Literacy

Fostering Oral Language

Vocabulary Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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 6: Writing Instruction

Students need to understand that the __________ they come up with are the most important element of their writing.

What can a response guide be used for?

What is the purpose of a state-of-the-class conference?

A clustering technique can be useful for which of the following?

The celebratory moment when an author shares and disseminates a piece of writing is known as _________.

Which of the following is true of a minilesson?

An oral prewriting activity that helps students bounce their ideas off another person and gain confidence is called __________.

Which of the following is true concerning technology and classroom writing?

Writing workshop contains all of the following EXCEPT?

Which of the following is true of editing during the writing process?

The heart and soul of a piece of writing is called its __________.

A __________ offers specific compliments to and asks specific questions of the writer concerning the effectiveness of a piece of writing.

The writing stage in which the writer explores and organizes ideas is called the ___________.

An effective writing program is characterized by which of the following?

__________ are selected by a writer who has written a draft and is seeking constructive feedback in order to make the piece of writing communicate its intent more effectively.

The __________ approach to writing provides an easy-to-understand language that helps teachers describe to students what makes good writing effective.

Which of the following statements is most accurate about the writing process?

The stage when a writer reexamines content, word choice, and paragraph organization is called __________.

The most important traits of writing concern which of the following?

A series of experiences, or stages, that a writer engages in to solve writing problems is called the __________.

A Comprehensive Literacy Program for Grades 4-8

Assessment of Progress in Literacy

Fostering Oral Language

Vocabulary Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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

Filters