Question 1

What must you develop with your students in order to manage your classroom effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)   grading scales
B)   routines
C)   charts
D)   peer conferences B

Question 2

In whole-class instruction:

Accepted Answer

A)   everyone has experience reading the same text.
B)   all students are taught the same skills/strategies.
C)   the state standards drive the instructional focus.
D)   tested skills are taught. A

Question 3

A useful organizational tool for having students commit themselves to a task is called____________.

Accepted Answer

state-of-the-class

Question 4

Which is not an important aspect of a reading conference?

Accepted Answer

A)   oral reading/fluency
B)   number of books read
C)   author's craft
D)   personal involvement with the book

Question 5

Classroom organization should be based on:

Accepted Answer

A)   class size and student ability.
B)   student ability and parent preferences.
C)   students' interests and literacy strengths.
D)   class reading and math scores.

Question 6

Groups that exist temporarily for a specific purpose and change frequently are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   flexible groups.
B)   ability groups.
C)   interest groups.
D)   cooperative groups.

Question 7

When conducting a writing conference, the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

A)   begin by asking many questions.
B)   point out all the incorrect mechanics of writing.
C)   start by discussing the content of the piece.
D)   insist on accurate spelling.

Question 8

Describe how you would create a literate environment in a first-grade classroom. Discuss how it might be different from a fifth-grade classroom.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Minilessons:

Accepted Answer

A)   are for students with skill strengths.
B)   are used only with small groups.
C)   are taught once per year.
D)   may be used with small groups or the whole group.

Question 10

Which statement is true of the core book/anthology method framework?

Accepted Answer

A)   Core books or anthologies from different grade levels are used, depending on need.
B)   Individuals choose text they want to read from the same book.
C)   Everyone in the class reads the text at his/her reading level.
D)   Everyone in the class reads the same piece of text.

Question 11

Peer conferences are successful if:

Accepted Answer

A)   students know teacher/group expectations.
B)   class guidelines are followed.
C)   procedures have been modeled.
D)   all of the above

Question 12

Independent reading enhances students':

Accepted Answer

A)   use of reading strategies.
B)   vocabulary growth.
C)   both a and b
D)   none of the above

Question 13

The core book/anthology framework must balance instruction with the:

Accepted Answer

A)   individualized framework.
B)   reading workshop framework.
C)   leveled book framework.
D)   ability grouping framework.

Question 14

Which statement about research related to grouping is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ability grouping is still considered the most effective method.
B)   Ability grouping does not lead to success or prevent failure.
C)   Grouping students by ability is clearly superior to other types of organization.
D)   Ability grouping ensures that students are always working at their level.

Question 15

Two often used methods for grouping are___________and____________.

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Question 16

Informal conferences are also called:

Accepted Answer

A)   questioning conferences.
B)   reading check-ups.
C)   miniconferences.
D)   writing check-ups.

Question 17

When students meet with each other to discuss reading or writing, it is called a(n)________________conference.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

A teacher can accommodate individual differences in the core book/anthology framework by:

Accepted Answer

A)   using different modes of reading.
B)   breaking the class into three ability groups.
C)   reading the text aloud to everyone.
D)   conducting this instruction when struggling readers are out of the classroom.

Question 19

Group sharing during Writing Workshop:

Accepted Answer

A)   promotes writing for authentic reasons.
B)   is a "show-and-tell" time.
C)   is not essential to the workshop.
D)   is a small-group activity.

Question 20

Should everyone have the opportunity to experience or read the same text and do the same type of writing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, because this means all students are learning the same CCSS.
B)   No, because some texts will be too difficult for some students and some writing will be beyond the ability of some students.
C)   Yes, because this helps build self-esteem and lets all students know they can do some of the same tasks as others.
D)   It doesn't matter whether they do or not, as long as all students are grouped appropriately.

Exam 11: Developing a Management System for a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom