Exam 14: Making the Transition to Content Area Texts

Teachers should question themselves when making decisions about textbook difficulty. Which one of the following questions is least important in the decision-making process?

When considering the interestingness of a textbook, what should teachers ask themselves?

Previewing and skimming are the same thing.

Which instructional model incorporates two or more subject areas as students learn about a central theme?

__________are a cooperative learning strategy that assists students in organizing and thinking about content area reading by providing them with a way to manipulate and group concepts, and add additional information from other resources, such as online texts and trade books.

Which of the following is NOT a primary advantage of using a textbook to improve content area literacy?

Which instructional model focuses on a central theme but also revolves around skills that go beyond subject areas such as problem solving, critical thinking, values, and social action skills?

All of the following are true about organizers EXCEPT

All of the following are true about idea circles EXCEPT

What are the differences and similarities between expository and literacy texts? How are they organized? What difficulties might students face with each kind of text?

When previewing textbooks, students should study the structure and format of their books to get a picture of the content of the course.

To assist struggling readers or ELL students, it is suggested to pair students of differing reading abilities, tape-record informational texts, or use a kaleidoscope reading strategy.

In order to determine the appropriate texts, teachers question the text's interestingness, usability, and understandability. Generate a series of questions that teachers must ask themselves about each characteristic.

When textbooks are too difficult, teachers should look for other ways to teach content material.

You are writing a grant in order to purchase literature and nonfiction trade books for integration into your curriculum. Discuss five reasons that you could include in your rationale for receiving the grant.