Question 1

The First-Grade Studies indicated the bottom-up approach to be more effective for beginning reading and spelling achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics is associated with a comprehensive reading program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sampling of methods 
B)  Grouping of disparate approaches 
C)  Informed philosophical stance 
D)  Two distinct, parallel approaches 
A)  Sampling of methods 
B)  Grouping of disparate approaches 
C)  Informed philosophical stance 
D)  Two distinct, parallel approaches

Question 3

In the _________ approach, students regulate their own reading and select reading based on interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  basal reading 
B)  language-experience approach 
C)  literature-based instruction 
D)  integrated language arts 
A)  basal reading 
B)  language-experience approach 
C)  literature-based instruction 
D)  integrated language arts

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of comprehensive reading instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drill and practice of alphabetic principle 
B)  Integration of reading and writing experiences 
C)  Scaffolded instruction in the use of skills and strategies 
D)  Meaningful and authentic reading and writing activities 
A)  Drill and practice of alphabetic principle 
B)  Integration of reading and writing experiences 
C)  Scaffolded instruction in the use of skills and strategies 
D)  Meaningful and authentic reading and writing activities

Question 5

Which approach has been useful for meeting the needs of English language learners because it embraces the natural language of children and provides opportunities for meaningful text for students from diverse backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology-based approach 
B)  Bottom-up approach 
C)  Basal reading approach 
D)  Language-experience approach 
A)  Technology-based approach 
B)  Bottom-up approach 
C)  Basal reading approach 
D)  Language-experience approach

Question 6

In what ways are teachers using technology as an approach to teaching reading? What other ways can you think of to use today's technology in the reading classroom?

Accepted Answer

presented in the text included

Question 7

Identify the characteristic that is NOT based on the top-down belief system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Using context clues 
B)  Allowing a choice of reading materials 
C)  Less emphasis on correcting word errors 
D)  Engaging in vocabulary activities before reading 
A)  Using context clues 
B)  Allowing a choice of reading materials 
C)  Less emphasis on correcting word errors 
D)  Engaging in vocabulary activities before reading

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT based on the top-down principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students writing in journals 
B)  Students reading with a buddy 
C)  Students identifying beginning sounds on picture cards 
D)  Students participating in activities associated with a unit of study 
A)  Students writing in journals 
B)  Students reading with a buddy 
C)  Students identifying beginning sounds on picture cards 
D)  Students participating in activities associated with a unit of study

Question 9

The First-Grade Studies were launched nationally in an effort to identify the best approaches to the teaching of reading. The major finding of The First Grade Studies was that

Accepted Answer

A)  classroom instructional materials were the most important factor in first grade classrooms. 
B)  no instructional approach was superior to the others for students at either high or low levels of readiness. 
C)  children in first grade benefitted most from an interactive approach to reading instruction. 
D)  as long as the classroom teacher is competent, any instructional material was acceptable. 
A)  classroom instructional materials were the most important factor in first grade classrooms. 
B)  no instructional approach was superior to the others for students at either high or low levels of readiness. 
C)  children in first grade benefitted most from an interactive approach to reading instruction. 
D)  as long as the classroom teacher is competent, any instructional material was acceptable.

Question 10

Albert's district has recently adopted a new basal reading program. He says with so many different things to think about such as response to intervention, Common Core State Standards, and how to meet the needs of English Language Learners, following the basal closely is the best approach for him. What would lead Albert to think this way?

Accepted Answer

A)  A basal reading program gives him the opportunity to work with students who need his individual time. 
B)  A basal reading program is an all-inclusive set of commercially produced materials for providing classroom reading instruction. 
C)  Basal reading programs are widely adopted so they are acceptable nationally. 
D)  Basal reading programs require the teacher to think less and simply follow the manuals. 
A)  A basal reading program gives him the opportunity to work with students who need his individual time. 
B)  A basal reading program is an all-inclusive set of commercially produced materials for providing classroom reading instruction. 
C)  Basal reading programs are widely adopted so they are acceptable nationally. 
D)  Basal reading programs require the teacher to think less and simply follow the manuals.

Question 11

What do you believe about reading and learning to read? Explain your answer and include information from the text to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

will vary but should show an a

Question 12

Which characteristic is based on the bottom-up belief system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading and writing connections 
B)  Use of context clues 
C)  Authentic writing 
D)  Letter-sound relationship 
A)  Reading and writing connections 
B)  Use of context clues 
C)  Authentic writing 
D)  Letter-sound relationship

Question 13

You are a beginning teacher participating in an interview for a teaching position. The superintendent asks you about your curriculum decision as it relates to literacy teaching. Discuss decisions you have made as they relate to instructional objectives, materials, learning environment, instructional strategies, and assessment.

Accepted Answer

will vary but should be based

Question 14

Suppose the school system in which you teach has mandated that all first-grade teachers should use a language-experience approach. Your principal is responsible for supervising these teachers, but doesn't really understand the approach. Prepare a checklist of "recommended practices" and one of "practices to avoid" to guide the principal in evaluating whether the teaching strategies that she or he observes are consistent with the approach.

Accepted Answer

Recommended practices could include lang

Question 15

A dynamic conception of curriculum reflects what teachers and students do as they engage in classroom activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The First-Grade Studies indicated the bottom-up approach to be more effective for beginning reading and spelling achievement.

Which of the following characteristics is associated with a comprehensive reading program?

In the _________ approach, students regulate their own reading and select reading based on interests.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of comprehensive reading instruction?

Which approach has been useful for meeting the needs of English language learners because it embraces the natural language of children and provides opportunities for meaningful text for students from diverse backgrounds?

In what ways are teachers using technology as an approach to teaching reading? What other ways can you think of to use today's technology in the reading classroom?

Identify the characteristic that is NOT based on the top-down belief system.

Which of the following is NOT based on the top-down principles?

The First-Grade Studies were launched nationally in an effort to identify the best approaches to the teaching of reading. The major finding of The First Grade Studies was that

What do you believe about reading and learning to read? Explain your answer and include information from the text to support your answer.

Which characteristic is based on the bottom-up belief system?

A dynamic conception of curriculum reflects what teachers and students do as they engage in classroom activity.

Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading

Meeting the Literacy Needs of Diverse Learners

Early Literacy: From Birth to School

Literacy Instruction for Beginning Readers and Writers

Assessing Reading Performance

Word Identification

Reading Fluency

Vocabulary Knowledge and Concept Development

Reading Comprehension

Reading/Writing Connections

Bringing Children and Text Together

Instructional Materials

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

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Exam 2: Approaches to Reading Instruction

The First-Grade Studies indicated the bottom-up approach to be more effective for beginning reading and spelling achievement.

Which of the following characteristics is associated with a comprehensive reading program?

In the _________ approach, students regulate their own reading and select reading based on interests.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of comprehensive reading instruction?

Which approach has been useful for meeting the needs of English language learners because it embraces the natural language of children and provides opportunities for meaningful text for students from diverse backgrounds?

In what ways are teachers using technology as an approach to teaching reading? What other ways can you think of to use today's technology in the reading classroom?

Identify the characteristic that is NOT based on the top-down belief system.

Which of the following is NOT based on the top-down principles?

The First-Grade Studies were launched nationally in an effort to identify the best approaches to the teaching of reading. The major finding of The First Grade Studies was that

What do you believe about reading and learning to read? Explain your answer and include information from the text to support your answer.

Which characteristic is based on the bottom-up belief system?

A dynamic conception of curriculum reflects what teachers and students do as they engage in classroom activity.

Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading

Meeting the Literacy Needs of Diverse Learners

Early Literacy: From Birth to School

Literacy Instruction for Beginning Readers and Writers

Assessing Reading Performance

Word Identification

Reading Fluency

Vocabulary Knowledge and Concept Development

Reading Comprehension

Reading/Writing Connections

Bringing Children and Text Together

Instructional Materials

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

Filters