Question 1

Discuss the VAK technique to teaching handwriting; list the advantages of this technique.

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Question 2

Discuss two different approaches to teaching grammar. What are the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches?

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Question 3

All of the following sets of words are word families EXCEPT

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A)  Sit, fit, pit 
B)  Pan, fan, man 
C)  Hill, mail, bill 
D)  Hop, stop, top

Question 4

In the ______ stage of spelling, students' scribbles or letters lack any relationship between sounds and symbols.

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Question 5

In a transformational-generative grammar lesson, where is the emphasis?

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A)  On diagramming the nouns, verbs, and adjectives 
B)  On finding different sentence patterns within a book 
C)  On improving the underlying meaning of the sentence 
D)  On underlining the subject and predicate of the sentence

Question 6

What are the four characteristics of legible handwriting? Explain how you will help your students develop legible handwriting.

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Question 7

Drawing is one way in which young children begin to write.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During the ________ stage of spelling, students are aware of the sound-symbol relationships although they still often omit or misuse vowels.

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Question 9

Discuss the developmental stages of spelling; give examples of typical spelling found at each stage.

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Question 10

What are the four consistent qualities in legible handwriting?

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Exam 7: The Tools of Writing