Deck 3: Understanding Diverse Literacy Needs

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of Gambrell's suggested ways to motivate students to read?

A)plan instruction that is engaging
B)help students recognize how texts are relevant to their lives
C)provide access to books that are of high interest and are moderately challenging
D)assign specific books for students to read during independent reading times, such as SSR

Answer 1

D

Question 2

To promote students' ----------------_____________________, teachers can provide opportunities for them to collaborate, share ideas, discuss opinions, and problem solve.

A)social and emotional learning
B)cultural responsiveness
C)linguistic responsiveness
D)reading volume

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a reason for allowing students to use their primary language in class?

A)They can more readily activate background knowledge when speaking about a topic in their primary language.
B)Fluency in a primary language can promote fluency in English.
C)Learning a new language requires practice in the new language.
D)They can use knowledge of cognates from their primary language to determine meanings of English words.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a way to promote a linguistically responsive learning environment?

A)insist that students speak only English in the classroom
B)use gestures and body language
C)use visual aids
D)label items in the room in English and in students' primary languages

Question 5

Nearly ______% of the elementary population is identified as being gifted.

A)3
B)8
C)12
D)15

Question 6

If federal, state, or local funding sources are used for teaching English-language learners, the schools are expected to establish

A)bilingual education programs with instruction in students' primary languages.
B)English as a Second Language programs.
C)free lunch programs for all ELLs.
D)individualized education plans.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a typical way to meet gifted students' needs?

A)accelerate instruction
B)differentiate instruction
C)provide enrichment
D)bootstrapping

Question 8

The Javits Act promotes the education of _________________ children.

Question 9

What are the expectations for English-language learners?

A)They must meet the same academic standards as their peers who are native English speakers.
B)They must only speak English in all classes.
C)They must meet standards that have been adjusted to compensate for their lack of fluency in English.
D)They must only work in groups that include other ELLs.

Question 10

Which of the following is typically not a member of the cooperative IEP team that writes the IEP?

A)classroom teacher
B)special education teacher
C)school nurse
D)parent or legal guardian

Question 11

Which of the following reflect the various language proficiency levels set forth by the TESOL PreK-12 English Language Proficiency Standards for English-language learners?

A)Level 1, pre-communicative; Level 2, semi-communicative; Level 3, developing communication; Level 4, expanding communication; and Level 5, fluent.
B)Level 1, pre-communicative; Level 2, semi-communicative; Level 3, developing language speaker; Level 4, expanding language speaker; and Level 5, fluent language speaker.
C)Level 1, beginning; Level 2, emerging; Level 3, developing; Level 4, expanding; and Level 5, fluent.
D)Level 1, entering or starting; Level 2, emerging; Level 3, developing; Level 4, expanding; and Level 5, bridging.

Question 12

What traits do the authors of the textbook consider when defining diversity?

A)only ethnicity, race, gender, and culture
B)only the learning abilities and learning styles of the students in a class
C)only the physical traits of a person, including any physical handicaps
D)all of the different learning needs that are in a class

Question 13

What is the most important element in culturally responsive teaching?

A)a caring teacher
B)a word wall that portrays words in multiple languages
C)a classroom library that contains books about other cultures
D)a classroom classified as a least-restrictive environment

Question 14

Since the year 2000, which of the following has presented the greatest challenges to education in the United States?

A)the settling of immigrants in nontraditional geographic locations
B)the increasing number of immigrants in the United States
C)the prominence of Asian languages among newcomers
D)determining the English proficiency levels of newcomers

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true about the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)?

A)It applies to children, ages 6 to 21, who have disabilities and who are gifted.
B)It requires that education must occur in the least-restrictive environment.
C)It mandates that children with special needs have the right to a free and appropriate education.
D)It requires that an individualized education plan (IEP)be written to guide the instruction of each child who is determined to qualify for special education services.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a mandated element of an IEP?

A)modifications of content
B)accommodations to be made in the regular classroom
C)educational goals
D)enrichment plan for gifted students

Question 17

One way to meet the needs of gifted students is to use ___________________, a method that allows these students to progress through the curriculum at a more rapid rate than a typical student.

Question 18

Each technology tool listed here would help motivate English-language learners and increase their literacy skills except

A)voice recognition software
B)digital books in English and in the students' primary languages
C)assisted listening devices
D)audio recordings paired with accompanying text

Question 19

There is a high correlation between _________________ and reading achievement.

A)reading volume
B)visual acuity
C)auditory discrimination
D)bootstrapping

Question 20

A teacher who is using __________________ diverse teaching methods promotes pride in students' varying cultures and uses many multicultural resources and materials.

Question 21

There is a total of ______ language proficiency levels set forth by the TESOL PreK-12 English Language Proficiency Standards for English-language learners.

Question 22

What are some ways that technology can be used to enhance instruction for diverse populations? Identify at least five technological tools and describe how they can meet students' varying needs.

Question 23

A new teacher at your school has had limited experiences with teaching students from various cultures. During the first month of school, she asks you how you make the diverse students in your class feel so at ease. What advice will you provide to her? Write your response as if you are speaking with the new teacher.

Question 24

Create a bulleted list of ways that teachers can create a linguistically responsive classroom.

Question 25

Parents have been asking questions about the purpose and benefits of the Response to Intervention model, and how you implement it in the classroom. Thus, you decide to include information about it in your upcoming newsletter. Write a brief article to parents to address their inquiries. Be sure to explain the three tiers that you use, and the purpose and typical student membership of each of them.

Question 26

___________________ using small, flexible groups, and assigning specific tasks to group members, helps promote a more inclusive classroom and social and emotional learning (SEL).

Question 27

Explain the phenomenon that Stanovich termed the Matthew Effect. In addition, discuss the implications the Matthew Effect has for your classroom procedures.

Question 28

What are some ways to meet the literacy needs of gifted students? Include at least five ideas.

Question 29

Why are English-language learners who are able to read in their first language at an advantage compared to English-language learners who do not know how to read in their own language or English?

Question 30

Why should teachers self-reflect on their personal understandings of diversity?