Question 1

Which of the following factors usually precipitates changes in a teacher's curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ongoing assessment of learners indicates change is needed. 
B)  The teacher has read about or observed an activity that may help him meet his instructional goals. 
C)  Compelling research from a professional journal convinces him that a certain literacy practice should be tried. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Ongoing assessment of learners indicates change is needed. 
B)  The teacher has read about or observed an activity that may help him meet his instructional goals. 
C)  Compelling research from a professional journal convinces him that a certain literacy practice should be tried. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 2

The students in Mr. Fortney's class often paraphrase what they know about a concept through a __________, which provides a written check on how effectively the concept has been taught and understood.

Accepted Answer

The students in Mr. Fortney's class often paraphrase what they know about a concept through a "written summary" or "reflective writing assignment," which provides a written check on how effectively the concept has been taught and understood.

Question 3

Why should instructional materials for literacy be carefully evaluated?

Accepted Answer

A)  To see if they are appropriate for the selected literacy objective. 
B)  To see if they can be adapted to complement the instructional approach being used. 
C)  To see if they correspond to the students' identified needs. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  To see if they are appropriate for the selected literacy objective. 
B)  To see if they can be adapted to complement the instructional approach being used. 
C)  To see if they correspond to the students' identified needs. 
D)  All of the above. D

Question 4

How should teachers plan their curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Based on desired student knowledge and behaviors 
B)  Based on the content included in the adopted textbooks 
C)  Based on their state's content standards 
D)  A and C 
A)  Based on desired student knowledge and behaviors 
B)  Based on the content included in the adopted textbooks 
C)  Based on their state's content standards 
D)  A and C

Question 5

Fortney and his colleagues are aware of the importance of __________ instruction in reading and study strategies.

Accepted Answer

Fortney and his colleagues are

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true about differentiating instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It connotes the process of managing small groups of students. 
B)  It connotes the dynamic nature of literacy instruction today. 
C)  It is the accumulation of previous knowledge and direct experience in reading classrooms over the years. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  It connotes the process of managing small groups of students. 
B)  It connotes the dynamic nature of literacy instruction today. 
C)  It is the accumulation of previous knowledge and direct experience in reading classrooms over the years. 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Why should an instructional team choose a literature-based approach to connect the language arts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such an approach is highly motivational for students in grades 4-8. 
B)  Such an approach highlights the interconnectedness of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and visual representing. 
C)  Such an approach allows for the integration of content area material such as the social sciences. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Such an approach is highly motivational for students in grades 4-8. 
B)  Such an approach highlights the interconnectedness of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and visual representing. 
C)  Such an approach allows for the integration of content area material such as the social sciences. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Fortney centers his instruction on broad unifying themes containing essential __________ that will help drive the investigation.

Accepted Answer

Fortney centers his instructio

Question 9

Fortney and his colleagues are always looking for ways to __________ the language arts with the other content area material.

Accepted Answer

Fortney and his colleagues are

Question 10

Fortney and his colleagues understand that the most successful activities and assignments are built around __________.

Accepted Answer

Fortney and his colleagues understand th

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the behaviors and attitudes of a teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not amenable to change once they have been formed. 
B)  They have a pervasive effect on students and instruction. 
C)  They are not central to the understanding of other factors in an effective literacy program. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  They are not amenable to change once they have been formed. 
B)  They have a pervasive effect on students and instruction. 
C)  They are not central to the understanding of other factors in an effective literacy program. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 12

Your text suggests that effective teachers display all but which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide for differentiated instruction. 
B)  They see literacy as a series of skills to be mastered. 
C)  They implement powerful activities and assignments. 
D)  They teach for depth and connections. 
A)  They provide for differentiated instruction. 
B)  They see literacy as a series of skills to be mastered. 
C)  They implement powerful activities and assignments. 
D)  They teach for depth and connections.

Question 13

Each of the following is true about room diagrams EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  They help the teacher keep track of where and how various activities are taking place, and with whom. 
B)  They help parents and other teachers acclimate to the classroom, whether they are visiting or presiding over another class or study hall. 
C)  They give students an opportunity to see what is available for them to do now and anticipate what other activities are in store for them. 
D)  They are the most comprehensive way to organize all the resources in a classroom so that the teacher can see, at a glance, everything available to both teacher and students. 
A)  They help the teacher keep track of where and how various activities are taking place, and with whom. 
B)  They help parents and other teachers acclimate to the classroom, whether they are visiting or presiding over another class or study hall. 
C)  They give students an opportunity to see what is available for them to do now and anticipate what other activities are in store for them. 
D)  They are the most comprehensive way to organize all the resources in a classroom so that the teacher can see, at a glance, everything available to both teacher and students.

Question 14

Recent research has stressed the importance of teaching for thorough understanding, or __________.

Accepted Answer

Recent research has stressed the importa

Question 15

Students in Mr. Fortney's class have authentic written conversations with students from other classrooms about books they are reading using __________.

Accepted Answer

Students in Mr. Fortney's class have aut

Question 16

Which of the following is a good word to describe the effective literacy teacher's use of grouping practices?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigid 
B)  Flexible 
C)  Static 
D)  Essential 
A)  Rigid 
B)  Flexible 
C)  Static 
D)  Essential

Question 17

Students in Mr. Fortney's class use technology when they share their understanding of Chinese life with their classmates through the vehicle of a __________ presentation.

Accepted Answer

Students in Mr. Fortney's clas

Question 18

Fortney will often try a new instructional activity based on an article he has read in __________.

Accepted Answer

Fortney will often try a new i

Question 19

Using a book contract, as described in this chapter, is an example of __________ instruction.

Accepted Answer

Using a book contrac

Question 20

The most critical factor in creating effective literacy instruction is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of available resources 
B)  A classroom climate conducive to literacy 
C)  Adequate class time to spend on literacy 
D)  A dedicated teacher with problem-solving skills 
A)  The amount of available resources 
B)  A classroom climate conducive to literacy 
C)  Adequate class time to spend on literacy 
D)  A dedicated teacher with problem-solving skills

Which of the following factors usually precipitates changes in a teacher's curriculum?

The students in Mr. Fortney's class often paraphrase what they know about a concept through a __________, which provides a written check on how effectively the concept has been taught and understood.

Why should instructional materials for literacy be carefully evaluated?

How should teachers plan their curriculum?

Fortney and his colleagues are aware of the importance of __________ instruction in reading and study strategies.

Which of the following is NOT true about differentiating instruction?

Why should an instructional team choose a literature-based approach to connect the language arts?

Fortney centers his instruction on broad unifying themes containing essential __________ that will help drive the investigation.

Fortney and his colleagues are always looking for ways to __________ the language arts with the other content area material.

Fortney and his colleagues understand that the most successful activities and assignments are built around __________.

Which of the following is true of the behaviors and attitudes of a teacher?

Your text suggests that effective teachers display all but which of the following characteristics?

Each of the following is true about room diagrams EXCEPT:

Recent research has stressed the importance of teaching for thorough understanding, or __________.

Students in Mr. Fortney's class have authentic written conversations with students from other classrooms about books they are reading using __________.

Which of the following is a good word to describe the effective literacy teacher's use of grouping practices?

Students in Mr. Fortney's class use technology when they share their understanding of Chinese life with their classmates through the vehicle of a __________ presentation.

Fortney will often try a new instructional activity based on an article he has read in __________.

Using a book contract, as described in this chapter, is an example of __________ instruction.

The most critical factor in creating effective literacy instruction is which of the following?

A Comprehensive Literacy Program for Grades 4-8

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

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Exam 12: Literacy in Grades 4-8

Which of the following factors usually precipitates changes in a teacher's curriculum?

The students in Mr. Fortney's class often paraphrase what they know about a concept through a __________, which provides a written check on how effectively the concept has been taught and understood.

Why should instructional materials for literacy be carefully evaluated?

How should teachers plan their curriculum?

Fortney and his colleagues are aware of the importance of __________ instruction in reading and study strategies.

Which of the following is NOT true about differentiating instruction?

Why should an instructional team choose a literature-based approach to connect the language arts?

Fortney centers his instruction on broad unifying themes containing essential __________ that will help drive the investigation.

Fortney and his colleagues are always looking for ways to __________ the language arts with the other content area material.

Fortney and his colleagues understand that the most successful activities and assignments are built around __________.

Which of the following is true of the behaviors and attitudes of a teacher?

Your text suggests that effective teachers display all but which of the following characteristics?

Each of the following is true about room diagrams EXCEPT:

Recent research has stressed the importance of teaching for thorough understanding, or __________.

Students in Mr. Fortney's class have authentic written conversations with students from other classrooms about books they are reading using __________.

Which of the following is a good word to describe the effective literacy teacher's use of grouping practices?

Students in Mr. Fortney's class use technology when they share their understanding of Chinese life with their classmates through the vehicle of a __________ presentation.

Fortney will often try a new instructional activity based on an article he has read in __________.

Using a book contract, as described in this chapter, is an example of __________ instruction.

The most critical factor in creating effective literacy instruction is which of the following?

A Comprehensive Literacy Program for Grades 4-8

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

Filters