Deck 10: Organizing for Instruction

Question 1

During Writing Workshop, it is most appropriate for students to work on projects:

A) they've chosen themselves
B) chosen by the teacher
C) that require only narrative writing
D) that require only expository writing

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Of the following, the most individualized instructional approach is the:

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Basal readers usually:

A) provide the greatest opportunities for student choice
B) provide the greatest opportunities for teacher choice
C) contain a strong skills component
D) contain authentic literature

Question 5

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:

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 6

During writing workshop, students:

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

When students are participating in a literature focus unit they should:

A) always work independently to pursue their own interests
B) always work together to build class spirit
C) sometimes work independently and sometimes work in small groups or as a whole class
D) complete all assignments at home

Question 8

The school librarian has correctly advised a fourth grade teacher that his classroom library should contain:

A) only books written at a fourth grade level for consistency
B) only books written at second to fourth grade levels so students don't become frustrated
C) books written at a range of reading levels so that everyone can find something to read
D) books to be used for round-robin reading sessions so that students can reread texts

Question 9

When sixth grade teacher Donna Collingdale collected her students' reading logs, a veteran teacher correctly advised her that reading the logs would:

A) violate her students' privacy
B) help her monitor her students' prosody
C) be a waste of time because they would not yield useful diagnostic information
D) help her monitor the ways in which her students use reading strategies

Question 10

When comparing Sustained Silent Reading and Reading Workshop, a new teacher correctly stated:

A) the two terms are synonymous
B) sustained silent reading does not make use of authentic literature
C) reading workshop is more closely related to basal instructional programs
D) sustained silent reading does not include an instructional component

Question 11

When discussing reading and writing workshop, the principal correctly advised that reading and writing workshop:

A) could be used as the primary instructional approach in a classroom or as a complement to other instructional approaches
B) should only be used as a supplemental approach to literacy instruction
C) reflected a behaviorist theory of literacy instruction
D) reflected a teacher-centered view of instruction

Question 12

When students participate in literature focus units, the books they read are usually selected by:

A) a student committee
B) a parent committee
C) the teacher
D) the school librarian

Question 13

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:

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

Question 14

Guided reading groups should consist of students:

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 15

All of the students in Al Gallo's class are reading the novel, Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli. They have grand conversations about each chapter, respond in reading logs, and add important words from the chapters to the class word wall. These students are participating in a:

A) basal reading unit
B) reading workshop
C) content area unit
D) literature focus unit

Question 16

When participating in literature circles, effective teachers encourage students to read:

A) only stories
B) only informational books
C) stories and/or informational books
D) basal reader selections

Question 17

When third grade teacher Nick Yule made the transition from teaching with a basal reading program to implementing reading workshop, the principal correctly advised him that minilessons are:

A) not used in a classroom implementing reading workshop
B) appropriate in reading workshop classrooms
C) conducted by parents rather than teachers
D) only appropriate during the first two weeks of the school year

Question 18

Students are most likely to engage in authentic writing activities when they participate in:

A) response to intervention
B) basal reading programs
C) workbook activities
D) writing workshop

Question 19

Because teacher Marie Nercoff wanted to share her love of science fiction, she developed a unit using science fiction texts written by Jules Verne, Madeleine L'Engle, and other authors. This teacher developed a (n):

A) genre unit
B) novel unit
C) informational unit
D) text unit

Question 20

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):

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

Question 21

How does Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) differ from Reading Workshop?

Question 22

Literature focus units which center upon one novel are usually completed in:

A) one week
B) three to four weeks
C) one day
D) three days

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

Of the following, the best way to prepare students to participate in literature circles is to involve them in:

A) grand conversations
B) round-robin reading
C) popcorn reading
D) word sorts

Question 26

When they met in literature circles, some second grade students used inappropriate language and did not discuss the selected books. After observing this behavior, the principal the correctly advised their teacher to:

A) discontinue use of literature circles
B) eliminate discussion and ask the students to write their responses
C) coach the students and model positive group behavior
D) select more challenging books for the students to read

Question 27

Students in Angela Cresswell's fifth grade class could not work cooperatively in literature circles. Some students monopolized the discussion while others displayed disruptive behavior and made negative comments about the books and their classmates. Describe three steps this teacher could take to improve the quality of literature circles in the classroom.

Question 28

Most basal reading programs end in:

A) first grade
B) third grade
C) sixth grade
D) twelfth grade