Question 1

In guided writing, students are grouped by&#10;A) level of writing development, based on writing samples.&#10;B) reading ability, based on grade level reading.&#10;C) topic they are developing, based on its depth and accuracy.&#10;D) interest in writing, based on their motivation and determination.

Accepted Answer

A) Guided writing is similar to guided reading. In guided writing students are grouped according to their writing ability.
B) Guided writing is similar to guided reading. In guided writing students are grouped according to their writing ability.
C) Guided writing is similar to guided reading. In guided writing students are grouped according to their writing ability.
D) Guided writing is similar to guided reading. In guided writing students are grouped according to their writing ability.

Question 2

For older students, discussing and brainstorming work well in the preparation and planning stage of the writing process. But for younger students, as well as older students who have difficulty expressing themselves, __________ often acts as a planning device.

A) keeping a journal
B) drawing
C) outlining
D) guided writing

drawing

Accepted Answer

A) Keeping a journal is a helpful part of the writing process. But for younger students or older students who cannot express themselves well, drawing pictures or diagrams can aid in the brainstorming process.
B) Journaling, outlining, and Planning and revising are ongoing elements in the writing process, fueled by brainstorming. But for younger students or older students who cannot express themselves well, drawing pictures or diagrams can aid in the brainstorming process.
C) Outlining is a helpful technique in the writing process. But for younger students or older students who cannot express themselves well, drawing pictures or diagrams can aid in the brainstorming process.
D) Guided writing is very helpful later on in the writing process. But for younger students or older students who cannot express themselves well, drawing pictures or diagrams can aid in the brainstorming process.

Question 3

Very young writers typically __________ and assume that readers already know whatever writers know. So for beginners, one of their first steps in writing a piece should be to define __________.&#10;A) lack a sense of audience; who will be reading it&#10;B) have no interest in stories; why stories are important&#10;C) do not want to express themselves; ways to motivate them&#10;D) have few imaginative; ways to use one's imagination

Accepted Answer

A) Being somewhat egocentric, young writers have a difficult time looking at their writing in terms of who will be reading it. They often lack a sense of audience and may assume that readers already know whatever writers know. A first step is to define whom one is writing for.
B) Being somewhat egocentric, young writers have a difficult time looking at their writing in terms of who will be reading it. They often lack a sense of audience and may assume that readers already know whatever writers know.
A first step is to define whom one is writing for. Young writers generally have an interest in stories.
C) Being somewhat egocentric, young writers have a difficult time looking at their writing in terms of who will be reading it. They often lack a sense of audience and may assume that readers already know whatever writers know.
A first step is to define whom one is writing for. Young writers generally enjoy writing.
D) Being somewhat egocentric, young writers have a difficult time looking at their writing in terms of who will be reading it. They often lack a sense of audience and may assume that readers already know whatever writers know. A first step is to define whom one is writing for. Young writers generally have a rich imagination.

Question 4

When revising, novice writers are generally most conscious of&#10;A) spelling and handwriting,&#10;B) length of composition and particular words used.&#10;C) sentence structure and sentence length.&#10;D) suitability of content and audience who will be reading their work.

Accepted Answer

A) Novice writers tend to focus on how their writing looks, particularly the handwriting and spelling. More mature writers focus on these areas, but also focus on topic information and expression of ideas and audience
B) Novice writers tend to focus on how their writing looks, particularly the handwriting and spelling . More mature writers consider these areas, but also focus on topic information and expression of ideas and audience.
C) Novice writers tend to focus on how their writing looks, particularly the handwriting and spelling. More mature writers consider these areas, but also focus on topic information and expression of ideas and audiencd.
D) Novice writers tend to focus on how their writing looks, particularly the handwriting and spelling. More mature writers consider these areas, but also focus on topic information and expression of ideas and audience.

Question 5

Which of the following is a manifestation of Vygotsky?s zone of proximal development?&#10;A) reassuring youngsters who lack confidence in their writing&#10;B) providing tasks that can be completed with ease&#10;C) providing support so that youngsters can make higher-level revisions than they normally would&#10;D) making extensive use of peer conferences composed of pairs of students on the same level.

Accepted Answer

A) Providing scaffolding so that students can perform on a higher level is a main feature of the zone of proximal development.
B) Providing scaffolding so that students can perform on a higher level is a main feature of the zone of proximal development.
C) Providing scaffolding so that students can perform on a higher level is a main feature of the zone of proximal development.
D) Providing scaffolding so that students can perform on a higher level is a main feature of the zone of proximal development.

Question 6

According to Elbow, publishing is important mostly because&#10;A) students get added feedback.&#10;B) it makes students feel good about what they do.&#10;C) students will work harder if they know their writing will be read.&#10;D) it introduces young writers to many ways of communicating their thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) If students know their writing is going to be read, they are willing to put more effort and care into creating it.
B) If students know their writing is going to be read, they are willing to put more effort and care into creating it.
C) If students know their writing is going to be read, they are willing to put more effort and care into creating it.
D) If students know their writing is going to be read, they are willing to put more effort and care into creating it.

Question 7

Which of the following is at the label level according to Smolkin and Donovan's classification?&#10;A) This is my dog.&#10;B) My dog is ten years old.&#10;C) My dog likes to swim.&#10;D) My dog is a collie.

Accepted Answer

A) The sentence "This is my dog" simply provides a label. It does not state anything about the dog. The other three sentences provide information about the dog and so are fact or detail sentences.
B) The sentence "This is my dog" simply provides a label. It does not state anything about the dog. The sentence "My dog is ten years old" provides a detail.
C) The sentence "This is my dog" simply provides a label. It does not state anything about the dog.
D) The sentence "My dog is a collie" provides a detail.

Question 8

Which of the following prompts might you use if the student has supplied details but has not explained them or elaborated upon them?&#10;A) Can you tell me more about your dog?&#10;B) You say you taught your dog to do tricks? How did you teach your dog to do tricks?&#10;C) Yes, this is a dog. Can you tell me something about the dog?&#10;D) Do all your ideas fit here?

Accepted Answer

A) The prompt, "How did you teach your dog to do tricks?" should lead to an elaboration of that statement. The prompt, "Can you tell me more about your dog?" would most likely lead to the writing of additional unelaborated details.
B) The prompt, "How did you teach your dog to do tricks?" should lead to an elaboration of that statement.
C) The prompt, "How did you teach your dog to do tricks?" should lead to an elaboration of that statement. The prompt, "Yes, this is a dog. Can you tell me something about the dog?" will most likely lead to a single detail or several unconnected details.
D) The prompt, "How did you teach your dog to do tricks?" should lead to an elaboration of that statement. The prompt, "Do all your ideas fit here?" is designed to help the writer see that some details are off topic.

Question 9

The main danger of individual teacher-student conferences is that&#10;A) they may fail to hold the student's interest.&#10;B) students may be more honest with peers than with the teacher.&#10;C) they may take up too much time.&#10;D) the teacher may be too directive.

Accepted Answer

A) Many students are interested in hearing how they?re doing. A main danger of conferences is that the teacher might dominate and fail to note the thinking behind the student?s writing, or fail to foster autonomy.
B) It is true that students may be more honest with peers than teachers at times. But a main danger of conferences is that the teacher might dominate and fail to note the thinking behind the student?s writing, or fail to foster autonomy.
C) Conferences do not have to take a lot of time. A main danger of conferences is that the teacher might dominate and fail to note the thinking behind the student?s writing, or fail to foster autonomy.
D) A main danger of conferences is that the teacher might dominate and fail to note the thinking behind the student?s writing, or fail to foster autonomy.

Question 10

In __________, students in are taught writing strategies in small groups, with all members at about the same level of writing development or with similar needs.&#10;A) guided writing&#10;B) a minilesson&#10;C) group sharing&#10;D) quickwrites

Accepted Answer

A) During guided writing, students are taught writing strategies in small groups in which all members are at the same stage of writing development or have similar needs.
B) During guided writing, students are taught writing strategies in small groups in which all members are at the same stage of writing development or have similar needs. A minilesson usually teaches one particular skill in a short amount of time.
C) During guided writing, students are taught writing strategies in small groups in which all members are at the same stage of writing development. or have similar needs. Group sharing does not involve writing in small groups, but it involves discussing the writing process.
D) During guided writing, students are taught writing strategies in small groups in which all members are at the same stage of writing development or have similar needs. Quickwrites do not involve writing in small groups, but are first drafts written in response to short pieces of literature.

Question 11

According to research by Klein and Rose, the main problem students have in writing about processes is&#10;A) listing all the steps&#10;B) keeping the steps in order&#10;C) explaining why each step works&#10;D) failing to keep the audience in mind

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Question 12

The Six Traits Plus approach focuses on __________ as its main element of writing&#10;A) objectivity&#10;B) grammatical form&#10;C) ideas&#10;D) theme

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Question 13

What are four basic steps involved in teaching writing to students, particularly those used in guided writing?

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Question 14

What is the writing process? Why is it important for students to understand that everyone is a writer?

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Question 15

What are the five steps in the writing process, as suggested by several researchers? How are they often modified in real-life writing situations?

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Question 16

What is guided writing, and how might it be implemented in a writing workshop?

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Question 17

What are quickwrites, and how are they used in teaching literacy? How can struggling students use them?

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Question 18

What steps might be taken to help ELL develop their English writing skills?

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Question 19

What steps might be taken by students in order to learn to be more sophisticated writers, particularly regarding school assignments such as term papers, investigations, and reports?

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Question 20

What is the role of technology in writing instruction?

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Question 21

How does reading help improve writing?

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Deck 12: Writing and Reading