Question 1

Which group of students will benefit from daily independent writing?

Accepted Answer

A)   all students
B)   only proficient writers
C)   grades 3-6
D)   grades 5-8 A

Question 2

The four steps of a brief lesson for a specific purpose should include introduction, teacher modeling, student modeling/practice, and:

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A)   collaborating and reflecting.
B)   responding and extending.
C)   summarizing and reflecting.
D)   applying and extending. C

Question 3

What is the relationship between metacognition and corrective feedback?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The response should indicate that metacognition gives students the opportunity to reflect on their answer, while corrective feedback provides a "correct" answer. Students should be given time to allow for metacognition before corrective feedback is given.

Question 4

Define metacognition.

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Question 5

During the "Reading and Responding to the Text" part of a literacy lesson, which of the following best describes what determines the mode of reading and level of support that is needed?

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A)   the number of new key vocabulary words students will meet
B)   the difficulty and complexity of the text and the needs of the students
C)   how much difficulty the text has caused for students in previous years.
D)   the assessed ability of the students

Question 6

As a literacy teacher, why is it important for you to know when and how to use a variety of modes of reading?

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Question 7

Which of the following student activities can provide motivation and enjoyment, build background, develop vocabulary, model fluency, and teach specific strategies and skills for comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)   phonics lessons
B)   listening to books on tape
C)   listening to the teacher reading aloud
D)   cooperative reading

Question 8

The reading mode that provides the greatest amount of student support is:

Accepted Answer

A)   whole-group shared reading.
B)   teacher read-aloud.
C)   small-group guided reading.
D)   cooperative reading.

Question 9

Which lesson format would you select to use for students who needed to learn a comprehension strategy? Why?

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Question 10

Which is the best description of predictable text?

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A)   a text in which the outcome is easily foreseen from the beginning
B)   a text that has a repeated pattern of some type
C)   a text that you predict your students can read because they have sufficient skills and background knowledge
D)   a text that experts have predicted will become a classic piece of children's literature

Question 11

Given that reading aloud to students should be an essential part of your literacy program, explain the rationale as
though talking to a family member who thinks you should spend more time on skills lessons. Give several proven beneficial outcomes of reading aloud.

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Question 12

Define corrective feedback.

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Question 13

What term describes the support given to students until they are able to perform a task independently?

Accepted Answer

A)   aligning
B)   scaffolding
C)   automatic
D)   recognition

Question 14

Who is responsible for creating the circumstances and conditions that support classroom instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)   the students
B)   the teacher
C)   the Common Core State Standards
D)   the grade-level team

Question 15

If you were teaching a group of English Language Learners who were just learning to write, which mode of writing would you select? Why?

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Question 16

Guidelines for selecting quality authentic literature include student appeal, literary quality, cultural and social authenticity, and:

Accepted Answer

A)   developmental appropriateness.
B)   automatic response mode.
C)   author's productivity.
D)   year published.

Question 17

Which of the following is the best description of decodable texts?

Accepted Answer

A)   texts that contain a high percentage of words that use the sound-letter relationships the children have been taught and a limited number of high-frequency words
B)   texts for students with limited reading ability who are unable to use phonics rules
C)   texts in which all the words follow phonics rules and there are no high-frequency words
D)   texts that do not require preteaching any skills or vocabulary words

Question 18

Another name for cooperative reading is:

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A)   buddy reading.
B)   partner reading.
C)   paired reading.
D)   all of the above

Question 19

The ultimate goal of literacy instruction is for students to:

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A)   read authentic literature.
B)   learn skills.
C)   pass state tests.
D)   receive intervention.

Question 20

What is the major use of predictable text?

Accepted Answer

A)   to introduce authentic literature through shared reading.
B)   to provide practice through repeated reading
C)   for shared reading and read-aloud at any point
D)   all of the above

Exam 2: Frameworks for Effective Standards Based Literacy Lessons