Question 1

When media specialists teach students how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the web they may be

Accepted Answer

A)  using the CRAAP method. 
B)  teaching them how to check references. 
C)  following ALA guidelines. 
D)  unintentionally slandering an author. 
A)  using the CRAAP method. 
B)  teaching them how to check references. 
C)  following ALA guidelines. 
D)  unintentionally slandering an author.

Question 2

Fifth grade students in Mr. Bingham's class have just finished reading a chapter in a novel and are getting ready to write an entry in their response journals. Mr. Bingham could most effectively develop students' literary response skills by assigning which of the following journal prompts?

Accepted Answer

A)  What new vocabulary words did you learn when reading this chapter? List and define the new words from the chapter. 
B)  What happened in the chapter? Describe two or three events from the chapter. 
C)  What do you think is the main idea or theme of the novel? Relate specific events in this chapter to the theme you suggest. 
D)  Which characters are mentioned in this chapter? List each of them. 
A)  What new vocabulary words did you learn when reading this chapter? List and define the new words from the chapter. 
B)  What happened in the chapter? Describe two or three events from the chapter. 
C)  What do you think is the main idea or theme of the novel? Relate specific events in this chapter to the theme you suggest. 
D)  Which characters are mentioned in this chapter? List each of them.

Question 3

Ms. Robinson is having her students work in pairs to research a topic on the web. They research, read literature, and stream video to a website where other students can give feedback and post questions. She is using this collaborative approach in order to

Accepted Answer

A)  utilize the computers provided by the district. 
B)  motivate and engage her students. 
C)  implement new literacies. 
D)  build community in her classroom. 
A)  utilize the computers provided by the district. 
B)  motivate and engage her students. 
C)  implement new literacies. 
D)  build community in her classroom.

Question 4

In ________ children evaluate, critique, and revise their own responses in light of the perspectives their peer express.

Accepted Answer

A)  student-led literature circles 
B)  individual reading conferences 
C)  teacher-led literature circles 
D)  literature-based units 
A)  student-led literature circles 
B)  individual reading conferences 
C)  teacher-led literature circles 
D)  literature-based units

Question 5

What are the various ways children can respond to literature? Why is response to literature important, especially when considering a diverse body of learners?

Accepted Answer

should include information abo

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting multicultural literature?

Accepted Answer

A)  A few cultural details 
B)  Inclusion of members of a minority groups for a purpose 
C)  Authentic dialogue and relationships 
D)  Cultural accuracy 
A)  A few cultural details 
B)  Inclusion of members of a minority groups for a purpose 
C)  Authentic dialogue and relationships 
D)  Cultural accuracy

Question 7

________ provide an organizational framework that allows readers to demonstrate their use of reading strategies by responding to books and sharing meaning with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature circles 
B)  Book talks 
C)  Literature units 
D)  Reading workshops 
A)  Literature circles 
B)  Book talks 
C)  Literature units 
D)  Reading workshops

Question 8

Rozlyn believes students should interact with text and share the experience with others by reacting to text. This supports

Accepted Answer

A)  efferent stance theory. 
B)  construction of literacy experience. 
C)  Reader Response Theory. 
D)  Directed Reading-Thinking Activity. 
A)  efferent stance theory. 
B)  construction of literacy experience. 
C)  Reader Response Theory. 
D)  Directed Reading-Thinking Activity.

Question 9

Which of the following should be shared during student-led literature circles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal experiences that relate to the text 
B)  Feelings about the text 
C)  Evaluation of the text 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Personal experiences that relate to the text 
B)  Feelings about the text 
C)  Evaluation of the text 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

What is the least significant reason for including storytelling in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  An understanding of the oral tradition in literature 
B)  An understanding that storytelling is not dependent on books 
C)  Another form of reading 
D)  A stimulus for children to tell stories 
A)  An understanding of the oral tradition in literature 
B)  An understanding that storytelling is not dependent on books 
C)  Another form of reading 
D)  A stimulus for children to tell stories

Question 11

Jamal believes students learn best when they socially construct meaning around text. He is likely to use what strategy in his classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Book reads 
B)  Read-alouds 
C)  Storytelling 
D)  Literature circles 
A)  Book reads 
B)  Read-alouds 
C)  Storytelling 
D)  Literature circles

Question 12

In a community of readers, all of the following are stressed EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  book sharing. 
B)  spontaneous talk about books. 
C)  reading in isolation. 
D)  recommendations for future reading. 
A)  book sharing. 
B)  spontaneous talk about books. 
C)  reading in isolation. 
D)  recommendations for future reading.

Question 13

Reading literature requires children to respond to books affectively as well as cognitively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following literature-based instructional strategies does only the teacher choose books?

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature circles 
B)  Core books 
C)  Reading workshop 
D)  Literature units 
A)  Literature circles 
B)  Core books 
C)  Reading workshop 
D)  Literature units

Question 15

Reading workshops and literature units focus on books that reflect students' interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When media specialists teach students how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the web they may be

Fifth grade students in Mr. Bingham's class have just finished reading a chapter in a novel and are getting ready to write an entry in their response journals. Mr. Bingham could most effectively develop students' literary response skills by assigning which of the following journal prompts?

Ms. Robinson is having her students work in pairs to research a topic on the web. They research, read literature, and stream video to a website where other students can give feedback and post questions. She is using this collaborative approach in order to

In ________ children evaluate, critique, and revise their own responses in light of the perspectives their peer express.

What are the various ways children can respond to literature? Why is response to literature important, especially when considering a diverse body of learners?

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting multicultural literature?

________ provide an organizational framework that allows readers to demonstrate their use of reading strategies by responding to books and sharing meaning with others.

Rozlyn believes students should interact with text and share the experience with others by reacting to text. This supports

Which of the following should be shared during student-led literature circles?

What is the least significant reason for including storytelling in the curriculum?

Jamal believes students learn best when they socially construct meaning around text. He is likely to use what strategy in his classroom?

In a community of readers, all of the following are stressed EXCEPT

Reading literature requires children to respond to books affectively as well as cognitively.

In which of the following literature-based instructional strategies does only the teacher choose books?

Reading workshops and literature units focus on books that reflect students' interests.

Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading

Approaches to Reading Instruction

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

Instructional Materials

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

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Exam 12: Bringing Children and Text Together

When media specialists teach students how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the web they may be

Fifth grade students in Mr. Bingham's class have just finished reading a chapter in a novel and are getting ready to write an entry in their response journals. Mr. Bingham could most effectively develop students' literary response skills by assigning which of the following journal prompts?

Ms. Robinson is having her students work in pairs to research a topic on the web. They research, read literature, and stream video to a website where other students can give feedback and post questions. She is using this collaborative approach in order to

In ________ children evaluate, critique, and revise their own responses in light of the perspectives their peer express.

What are the various ways children can respond to literature? Why is response to literature important, especially when considering a diverse body of learners?

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting multicultural literature?

________ provide an organizational framework that allows readers to demonstrate their use of reading strategies by responding to books and sharing meaning with others.

Rozlyn believes students should interact with text and share the experience with others by reacting to text. This supports

Which of the following should be shared during student-led literature circles?

What is the least significant reason for including storytelling in the curriculum?

Jamal believes students learn best when they socially construct meaning around text. He is likely to use what strategy in his classroom?

In a community of readers, all of the following are stressed EXCEPT

Reading literature requires children to respond to books affectively as well as cognitively.

In which of the following literature-based instructional strategies does only the teacher choose books?

Reading workshops and literature units focus on books that reflect students' interests.

Knowledge and Beliefs About Reading

Approaches to Reading Instruction

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

Instructional Materials

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

Filters