Question 1

What are the advantages and disadvantages of basal reading programs? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: addresses the instructional needs of many students, numerous materials to choose from, links to state standards, and no need to gather resources on your own. Disadvantages: too many materials to sort through (especially for inexperienced teachers), controlled vocabulary, and teachers might rely too much on basal materials.

Question 2

According to guidelines in the text for selecting a core reading program, the first step should be to

Accepted Answer

A)  create a textbook adoption committee. 
B)  learn about effective reading instruction. 
C)  set goals. 
D)  select a textbook evaluation tool. 
A)  create a textbook adoption committee. 
B)  learn about effective reading instruction. 
C)  set goals. 
D)  select a textbook evaluation tool. A

Question 3

________ programs in basal readers develop basic concepts in language, letter-sound relationships, and listening comprehension.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy lesson 
B)  Emergent literacy 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Management 
A)  Strategy lesson 
B)  Emergent literacy 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Management B

Question 4

How does one decide which reading materials will be utilized in the classroom? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The teacher's belief system, district po

Question 5

How have basal readers been adapted to address the requirements of the Common Core State Standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less non-fiction material is included. 
B)  More non-fiction material is included. 
C)  They have not been revised to address the Common Core. 
D)  Vocabulary is emphasized less. 
A)  Less non-fiction material is included. 
B)  More non-fiction material is included. 
C)  They have not been revised to address the Common Core. 
D)  Vocabulary is emphasized less.

Question 6

Even if a basal reading program has a recommended lesson structure, teachers are encouraged to modify the lessons in order to meet an individual student's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Basalization and primerese are two terms that were used by critics regarding the ________ in basal readers of the past.

Accepted Answer

A)  controlled vocabulary and sentence length 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  meaningful language 
D)  authentic literature selections 
A)  controlled vocabulary and sentence length 
B)  stereotyping 
C)  meaningful language 
D)  authentic literature selections

Question 8

When a teacher introduces a text and models a particular strategy, the process is called

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiating instruction. 
B)  extension. 
C)  guided reading. 
D)  reinforcement. 
A)  differentiating instruction. 
B)  extension. 
C)  guided reading. 
D)  reinforcement.

Question 9

You are a literacy coach and have been asked to write a one-page overview to guide new teachers on the use of the basal. What will you tell them?

Accepted Answer

Be aware of what is available and then b

Question 10

What component of a basal series is often organized thematically, includes a variety of support materials, and capitalizes on children's curiosity about print to get them excited about reading and making predictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessment 
B)  Comprehension strand 
C)  Emergent literacy program 
D)  Strategy lesson 
A)  Assessment 
B)  Comprehension strand 
C)  Emergent literacy program 
D)  Strategy lesson

Question 11

During which aspect of the lesson does the teacher attempt to build interest in reading, set purposes, and introduce new concepts and vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow-up and Enrichment 
B)  Guided Reading 
C)  Motivation and Background Building 
D)  Skill Development and Practice 
A)  Follow-up and Enrichment 
B)  Guided Reading 
C)  Motivation and Background Building 
D)  Skill Development and Practice

Question 12

Emergent literacy programs in basal reading series include pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading strategies and lessons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ are collections of stories and poems that are usually organized by theme.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trade books 
B)  Instructional aids 
C)  Little books 
D)  Anthologies 
A)  Trade books 
B)  Instructional aids 
C)  Little books 
D)  Anthologies

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate online with other learners?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-mail 
B)  Discussion boards 
C)  Educational software 
D)  Blogs 
A)  E-mail 
B)  Discussion boards 
C)  Educational software 
D)  Blogs

Question 15

The three broad categories of reading materials are core instructional programs, supplemental materials, and

Accepted Answer

A)  basal readers. 
B)  electronic texts. 
C)  intervention tools. 
D)  skill kits. 
A)  basal readers. 
B)  electronic texts. 
C)  intervention tools. 
D)  skill kits.

Question 16

Which of the following is a category for types of reading materials described by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supplant 
B)  Supplemental 
C)  Trade books 
D)  Basal instructional literature-based programs and materials 
A)  Supplant 
B)  Supplemental 
C)  Trade books 
D)  Basal instructional literature-based programs and materials

Question 17

Within a basal reader, a(n) _____ provides a sequential arrangement of student books, teacher's editions, and ancillary materials and builds on those that come before it.

Accepted Answer

A)  anthology 
B)  level 
C)  pacing Guide 
D)  strand 
A)  anthology 
B)  level 
C)  pacing Guide 
D)  strand

Question 18

________ programs in basal readers emphasize reading and writing connections, writing activities, listening, and speaking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy lesson 
B)  Readiness 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Language arts 
A)  Strategy lesson 
B)  Readiness 
C)  Comprehension 
D)  Language arts

Question 19

Today's basals still misunderstand the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  vocabulary. 
B)  comprehension. 
C)  building background knowledge. 
D)  oral language. 
A)  vocabulary. 
B)  comprehension. 
C)  building background knowledge. 
D)  oral language.

Question 20

Most basal reading programs are organized around some variation of the traditional structured lesson format.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the advantages and disadvantages of basal reading programs? Explain.

According to guidelines in the text for selecting a core reading program, the first step should be to

________ programs in basal readers develop basic concepts in language, letter-sound relationships, and listening comprehension.

How does one decide which reading materials will be utilized in the classroom? Explain.

How have basal readers been adapted to address the requirements of the Common Core State Standards?

Even if a basal reading program has a recommended lesson structure, teachers are encouraged to modify the lessons in order to meet an individual student's needs.

Basalization and primerese are two terms that were used by critics regarding the ________ in basal readers of the past.

When a teacher introduces a text and models a particular strategy, the process is called

You are a literacy coach and have been asked to write a one-page overview to guide new teachers on the use of the basal. What will you tell them?

What component of a basal series is often organized thematically, includes a variety of support materials, and capitalizes on children's curiosity about print to get them excited about reading and making predictions?

During which aspect of the lesson does the teacher attempt to build interest in reading, set purposes, and introduce new concepts and vocabulary?

Emergent literacy programs in basal reading series include pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading strategies and lessons.

________ are collections of stories and poems that are usually organized by theme.

Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate online with other learners?

The three broad categories of reading materials are core instructional programs, supplemental materials, and

Which of the following is a category for types of reading materials described by the text?

Within a basal reader, a(n) _____ provides a sequential arrangement of student books, teacher's editions, and ancillary materials and builds on those that come before it.

________ programs in basal readers emphasize reading and writing connections, writing activities, listening, and speaking.

Today's basals still misunderstand the importance of

Most basal reading programs are organized around some variation of the traditional structured lesson format.

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

Bringing Children and Text Together

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

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Exam 13: Instructional Materials

What are the advantages and disadvantages of basal reading programs? Explain.

According to guidelines in the text for selecting a core reading program, the first step should be to

________ programs in basal readers develop basic concepts in language, letter-sound relationships, and listening comprehension.

How does one decide which reading materials will be utilized in the classroom? Explain.

How have basal readers been adapted to address the requirements of the Common Core State Standards?

Even if a basal reading program has a recommended lesson structure, teachers are encouraged to modify the lessons in order to meet an individual student's needs.

Basalization and primerese are two terms that were used by critics regarding the ________ in basal readers of the past.

When a teacher introduces a text and models a particular strategy, the process is called

You are a literacy coach and have been asked to write a one-page overview to guide new teachers on the use of the basal. What will you tell them?

What component of a basal series is often organized thematically, includes a variety of support materials, and capitalizes on children's curiosity about print to get them excited about reading and making predictions?

During which aspect of the lesson does the teacher attempt to build interest in reading, set purposes, and introduce new concepts and vocabulary?

Emergent literacy programs in basal reading series include pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading strategies and lessons.

________ are collections of stories and poems that are usually organized by theme.

Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate online with other learners?

The three broad categories of reading materials are core instructional programs, supplemental materials, and

Which of the following is a category for types of reading materials described by the text?

Within a basal reader, a(n) _____ provides a sequential arrangement of student books, teacher's editions, and ancillary materials and builds on those that come before it.

________ programs in basal readers emphasize reading and writing connections, writing activities, listening, and speaking.

Today's basals still misunderstand the importance of

Most basal reading programs are organized around some variation of the traditional structured lesson format.

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

Bringing Children and Text Together

Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

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