Exam 10: Teaching the Mechanical Skills of Writing

Explain the method currently recommended for the teaching of spelling and why it is believed to be more effective than the "drill and practice" approach.

Free

(Essay)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 1

Correct Answer:

Verified

• Look at the word, and say it aloud.
• Read each letter in the word.
• Close your eyes, picture the word, and spell it to yourself.
• Look at the word. Did you spell it correctly?
• Say each letter of the word as you copy it.
• Cover the word, and write it again.
• Look at the word. Did you write it correctly?
• If you made any mistakes, repeat these steps.

Research concludes that the mechanics of writing should be taught within the context of children's writing. Illustrate how a specific skill might be taught in context.

Free

(Essay)

4.9/5

(32)

Question 2

Correct Answer:

Verified

The students' needs determine which mechanical skills are taught. When an observant teacher notices that many of his or her students are making a specific error, the teacher develops a lesson to directly share with the students and then follows up in conferences and editing.

During the early phonemic stage children are __________.

Free

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(39)

Question 3

Correct Answer:

Verified

It is important to encourage students to write the desired word, even though they might not know the word's correct spelling. Circle the response that best describes how a teacher might encourage students to do this.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(42)

Question 4

Grammar instruction should include __________.

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(31)

Question 5

Spelling should be taught by __________.

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(29)

Question 6

Researchers have concluded that teachers should teach children the vertical manuscript writing form. Explain why.

(Essay)

4.9/5

(37)

Question 7

In the best spelling program, instruction includes __________.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(27)

Question 8

In an interview, you are asked the question: How applicable is the writing workshop approach to nonnative speakers of English? Provide a written answer to this question. Persuade the readers that it is or is not appropriate with evidence from Chapter 11.

(Essay)

4.8/5

(32)

Question 9

Showing 1 - 9 of 9

Explain the method currently recommended for the teaching of spelling and why it is believed to be more effective than the "drill and practice" approach.

Research concludes that the mechanics of writing should be taught within the context of children's writing. Illustrate how a specific skill might be taught in context.

During the early phonemic stage children are __________.

It is important to encourage students to write the desired word, even though they might not know the word's correct spelling. Circle the response that best describes how a teacher might encourage students to do this.

Grammar instruction should include __________.

Spelling should be taught by __________.

Researchers have concluded that teachers should teach children the vertical manuscript writing form. Explain why.

In the best spelling program, instruction includes __________.

In an interview, you are asked the question: How applicable is the writing workshop approach to nonnative speakers of English? Provide a written answer to this question. Persuade the readers that it is or is not appropriate with evidence from Chapter 11.

Foundations of Language, Literacy and Oral Language Development

Family Literacy

Facilitating Oral Language Learning

Emergent Literacy Strategies

Teaching Early Reading and Writing

Assessing Early Literacy: Finding Out What Young Children Know and Can Do

Beginning Reading Instruction: Helping Children Learn to Read

Continuing Reading Instruction in Grades 3-5

Creating Writers: Teaching Children to Write Well

Assessment: Determining What Older Students Know and Can Do

Filters