Question 1

In selecting books for children, readability refers to

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A)  how long the words are in the book. 
B)  how difficult the vocabulary and sentence structures are in the book. 
C)  the overall length of the book and the length of chapters. 
D)  the size of the print and the amount of text per page. 
A)  how long the words are in the book. 
B)  how difficult the vocabulary and sentence structures are in the book. 
C)  the overall length of the book and the length of chapters. 
D)  the size of the print and the amount of text per page.

Question 2

Because these characteristics are ones that matter to young readers, teachers in order to motivate children to read more should consider selecting all of the following materials EXCEPT

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A)  short books and books with short chapters 
B)  stories with characters the age of the intended reader or slightly older 
C)  picture books and novels with illustrations interspersed throughout the book. 
D)  stories with many interesting main characters. 
A)  short books and books with short chapters 
B)  stories with characters the age of the intended reader or slightly older 
C)  picture books and novels with illustrations interspersed throughout the book. 
D)  stories with many interesting main characters.

Question 3

Advocates of ________________________ - _____________reading instruction believe that children learn to read by progressing from letter names to letter sounds to words and then to meaning.

Accepted Answer

Advocates of phonics-based rea

Question 4

A reading ________________________________ is a stated or implied choice between several reading options.

Accepted Answer

A reading preference

Question 5

Discuss how U.S. students compare to students in other developed countries on two recent international reports (PIRLS and PISA). What may be the cause of these findings?

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According to the latest international re

Question 6

Compare and contrast phonics-based reading instruction and meaning-based reading instruction.

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Phonics-based reading instruction focuse

Question 7

Explain the difference between the readability and the conceptual difficulty of a text.

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Readability refers to how easy or diffic

Question 8

Criticism by many teachers and schools of commercially produced reading incentive programs includes the following EXCEPT

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A)  excellent literary selections are too challenging for primary grades. 
B)  extrinsic rewards diminish the desire of students to read for pleasure. 
C)  testing students' literal comprehension undermines the importance of reading books for personal enjoyment. 
D)  many students find ways to avoid the reading but still gain the rewards. 
A)  excellent literary selections are too challenging for primary grades. 
B)  extrinsic rewards diminish the desire of students to read for pleasure. 
C)  testing students' literal comprehension undermines the importance of reading books for personal enjoyment. 
D)  many students find ways to avoid the reading but still gain the rewards.

Question 9

_____________________________________ is an estimate of a text's difficulty based on its vocabulary and sentence structure.

Accepted Answer

A readability score is an esti

In selecting books for children, readability refers to

Because these characteristics are ones that matter to young readers, teachers in order to motivate children to read more should consider selecting all of the following materials EXCEPT

Advocates of ____________ - _reading instruction believe that children learn to read by progressing from letter names to letter sounds to words and then to meaning.

A reading ________________________________ is a stated or implied choice between several reading options.

Discuss how U.S. students compare to students in other developed countries on two recent international reports (PIRLS and PISA). What may be the cause of these findings?

Compare and contrast phonics-based reading instruction and meaning-based reading instruction.

Explain the difference between the readability and the conceptual difficulty of a text.

Criticism by many teachers and schools of commercially produced reading incentive programs includes the following EXCEPT

_____________________________________ is an estimate of a text's difficulty based on its vocabulary and sentence structure.

Learning About Children and Their Literature

Learning About Literature

Poetry

Picture Books

Traditional Literature

Modern Fantasy

Realistic Fiction

Historical Fiction and Biography

Informational Books

Literature for a Diverse Society

Planning the Curriculum

Engaging Children With Literature

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Exam 2: Learning About Reading and Literature

In selecting books for children, readability refers to

Because these characteristics are ones that matter to young readers, teachers in order to motivate children to read more should consider selecting all of the following materials EXCEPT

Advocates of ________________________ - _____________reading instruction believe that children learn to read by progressing from letter names to letter sounds to words and then to meaning.

A reading ________________________________ is a stated or implied choice between several reading options.

Discuss how U.S. students compare to students in other developed countries on two recent international reports (PIRLS and PISA). What may be the cause of these findings?

Compare and contrast phonics-based reading instruction and meaning-based reading instruction.

Explain the difference between the readability and the conceptual difficulty of a text.

Criticism by many teachers and schools of commercially produced reading incentive programs includes the following EXCEPT

_____________________________________ is an estimate of a text's difficulty based on its vocabulary and sentence structure.

Learning About Children and Their Literature

Learning About Literature

Poetry

Picture Books

Traditional Literature

Modern Fantasy

Realistic Fiction

Historical Fiction and Biography

Informational Books

Literature for a Diverse Society

Planning the Curriculum

Engaging Children With Literature

Filters

Advocates of ____________ - _reading instruction believe that children learn to read by progressing from letter names to letter sounds to words and then to meaning.