Question 1

A fifth grade teacher began an author study by introducing several books written by Lois Lowry. Of the following, the primary reason for implementing author studies with elementary students is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  monitor the books that the students read 
B)  provide role models to inspire their writing 
C)  restrict their reading to specific genres 
D)  demonstrate the difficulties that writers encounter

Question 2

When third grade teacher Anne Shirley developed a poetry unit, experienced teachers correctly advised that she should monitor and document her students' work by using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic organizer 
B)  assignment checklist 
C)  anticipation guide 
D)  Elkonin Box

Question 3

Students often assume roles such as the Discussion Director or Word Wizard when they participate in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Basal Reading Programs 
B)  Literature Focus Units 
C)  Literature Circles 
D)  Guided Reading

Question 4

Guided reading groups should consist of students:

Accepted Answer

A)  of varying ability to promote diversity 
B)  who read on approximately the same level 
C)  who share similar cultural backgrounds 
D)  of the same age

Question 5

Of the following, the instructional method that relies most heavily upon teacher direction is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  basal reading program 
B)  literature circle 
C)  literature focus unit 
D)  reading workshop

Question 6

During writing workshop, students:

Accepted Answer

A)  always work independently to pursue their interests 
B)  always work together on class projects for consistency 
C)  sometimes work independently and sometimes share their work in groups 
D)  conference with the teacher and write about teacher selected topics

Question 7

Choice is an essential feature of literature circles. Describe three ways in which literature circles provide opportunities for students to make choices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choice is an essential feature of literature...

Question 8

Mrs. Lewis went to a thrift store and bought a bag of children's books for her eight-year-old daughter, Alexis. When Alexis sorted the books into the categories of "too easy," "too hard," and "just right," she was using the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Miscue Analysis 
B)  Elkonin Box Strategy 
C)  Goldilocks Strategy 
D)  Matthew Effect

Exam 10: Organizing for Instruction