Question 1

Think-pair-share, oral retelling, and written summaries are examples of strategies that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   encourage the use of text aids
B)   provide opportunities to use and hear new vocabulary encountered in the text
C)   motivate learning
D)   help students decode words B

Question 2

Activating prior knowledge involves all the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   focusing the students' attention on the topic
B)   encouraging conversation
C)   arousing student curiosity and interest
D)   connecting the topic to students' lives B

Question 3

Describe evidence-based features that should be included in any G3-G5 reading program.

Accepted Answer

Reading aloud: The reading program should provide time for the teacher to read aloud to students, thus allowing opportunities to model fluent reading of both narrative and expository texts. Further, the teacher can also demonstrate how good readers engage in metacognition during reading.
Collaborative learning and shared reading around topics of study: Considerable evidence shows that programs with features of cooperative learning, in which students work in small groups to help one another master reading skills and in which the success of the team depends on the individual learning of each team member, are highly effective.
Small-group differentiated instruction: Teachers need to provide explicit instruction to learners having similar reading problems: for example, phonics instruction or comprehension strategies. In addition to small-group instruction, there is an emphasis on systematic comprehension instruction-as well as vocabulary instruction-for all students.
Word study: Effective reading programs use consistent word study routines that employ compare and contrast strategies, allowing students to recognize sounds and patterns within and across words.
Accountable independent reading: Programs should ensure that students read a large quantity and variety of increasingly complex texts that advance their independent reading levels and interests.

Question 4

According to the text, effective vocabulary instruction includes all of the following except __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   dictionary practice
B)   preview in context
C)   feature analysis
D)   vocabulary self-collection

Question 5

How can students be actively engaged in reading instruction in grades 3-5?

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Question 6

In the reading workshop, the mini-lesson includes all but __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a connection that links the lesson with earlier ones
B)   a worksheet for practice
C)   a teaching phase that models skills and strategies
D)   an active involvement phase that provides students with time to practice

Question 7

The previewing technique asks students to a make a survey of a selection before reading it. The steps include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   asking questions about the title
B)   reading the questions at the end of the chapter
C)   locating headnotes (or callouts)  and raising any further questions
D)   locating a subtitle and writing a purpose-setting question based on it

Question 8

How should reading instruction be organized in grades 3-5?

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Exam 8: Continuing Reading Instruction in Grades 3-5