Deck 9: Writing and the Construction of Meaning

Question 1

Writing traits are:

A) included in all writing instruction.
B) characteristics of good writing.
C) taught in sequential order.
D) only used for assessment.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Three ways to think about writing are:

A) cursive, manuscript, and modes.
B) domains, modes, and traits.
C) spelling, grammar, and modes.
D) modes, methods, and traits.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Students examine the content of writing in order to improve it during which part of the writing process?

A) planning
B) revising
C) proofreading
D) drafting

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following activities best helps students make the connection between reading and writing?

A) writing a summary of text they have just read
B) answering questions about a text they have just read
C) discussing a text they have just read
D) giving a report about a text they have just read

Question 5

What may explain a return to teaching grammar in some classrooms?

A) More demonstrations of grammar competency are showing up on high-stakes tests.
B) Grammar lessons have clear rules that can be taught to mastery level.
C) The study of grammar has not been shown to have an impact on writing.
D) Grammar can be easily taught in minilessons.

Question 6

Why should students be taught keyboarding skills as a means of improving writing?

A) Papers will be easier for teachers to read and evaluate.
B) The use of word processing leads students of all ages to write longer pieces and revise more.
C) Students may need to write in occupations someday.
D) The use of word processing leads to shorter, more concise writing with less need for revision.

Question 7

Invented spelling is a phase that:

A) should not last beyond grade 1.
B) is acceptable for students in kindergarten through grade 3.
C) must be accepted throughout school.
D) is never acceptable.

Question 8

Students should write about a topic:

A) of interest to them.
B) they know a great deal about.
C) others will enjoy reading about.
D) all of the above

Question 9

Learning logs help students:

A) answer questions.
B) record and remember important information.
C) correspond with the teacher.
D) receive daily grades.

Question 10

One way for teachers to model good writing is to use:

A) a write-aloud.
B) guided writing.
C) independent writing.
D) cursive writing.

Question 11

The best way for students to develop a sense of spelling accuracy is by:

A) the teacher circling all of the misspelled words.
B) asking the teacher for help as they are composing.
C) addressing misspelled words during proofreading.
D) using a dictionary as they are composing.

Question 12

Which statement is not true of publishing student writing?

A) A final copy may go into a folder but not be published.
B) Students must publish all of their writing.
C) Publishing is important for all students.
D) There are several ways for students to publish their writing.

Question 13

Teachers should model:

A) all steps of the writing process.
B) only planning and organizing.
C) only composing and revising.
D) only planning and revising.

Question 14

What should a teacher do when concerns about spelling inhibit students as they write their first drafts?

A) Put a list of troublesome words on the board or a chart.
B) Have one student appointed as spelling helper.
C) Suggest students pretend they are alone on an island with no one to ask.
D) all of the above

Question 15

During the conventional writing phase, students:

A) are able to memorize weekly spelling lists.
B) no longer use any invented spelling.
C) form most letters correctly.
D) spell most words correctly.

Question 16

When students are learning how to write, it is important for them to:

A) respond to a teacher-directed prompt.
B) be encouraged to choose their own writing topic.
C) both a and b
D) none of the above

Question 17

The two steps of drafting are:

A) composing and revising.
B) spelling and grammar.
C) planning and composing.
D) planning and modeling.

Question 18

Why should reading and writing be taught together?

A) They share similar processes and kinds of knowledge.
B) It is an extremely efficient use of instructional time.
C) Both are constructive processes.
D) all of the above

Question 19

Shared writing is a:

A) process of writing.
B) trait of writing.
C) mode of writing.
D) domain of writing.

Question 20

Literacy instruction includes:

A) reading and writing.
B) writing and listening.
C) reading and speaking.
D) all of the above

Question 21

The instructional routine that involves students dictating a text and the teacher adding his or her own ideas is used in _________. (2 words)

Question 22

What are the five parts of process writing?

Question 23

One way to use mentor text is for students to use____________. (2 words)

Question 24

Reading and writing are both___________processes.

Question 25

List four reasons for writing and give an example of each.

Question 26

Select any grade level you may wish to teach. Explain how you would incorporate spelling and grammar as part of your writing program.

Question 27

One current view about the teaching of writing conventions states that the lessons are based on_____________. (2 words)

Question 28

Describe the steps in the writing process and tell the importance of each.