Deck 13: Engaging Children With Literature

Question 1

Preparation for reading aloud by the teacher should always include

A) a solid introduction that covers difficult concepts, unusual words, and the book's relation to what is being studied.
B) focusing all students' attention on the read-aloud activity.
C) limiting students' activities to quiet ones that will not distract others.
D) careful explanations of what to listen for in order to be prepared for end-of-reading activities.

Answer 1

focusing all students' attention on the read-aloud activity.

Question 2

Sustained silent reading (SSR) programs are beneficial because

A) students see adults reading and valuing reading.
B) teachers are freed up to monitor students' reading.
C) teachers can be sure that students read assigned books.
D) students perform better on reading-related projects, having read the books under supervision.

Answer 2

students see adults reading and valuing reading.

Question 3

Effective booktalks for elementary school students should

A) be about five minutes long and reveal only an outline of plot.
B) be about ten minutes long and reveal only story conflict and resolution.
C) be about two minutes long and reveal only topic and some aspects of action or character.
D) be read aloud from booktalk cards until you are an experienced "booktalker."

Answer 3

be about two minutes long and reveal only topic and some aspects of action or character.

Question 4

An effective booktalk should: (mark ALL that apply)

A) include a look at the actual book, including illustrations
If it is a picture book
B) be confined to books that you have enjoyed or that you think
The readers will enjoy
C) be preceded by the booktalker's reading the book
D) tell the topic of the story
E) be no more than two or three minutes long

Question 5

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-audiobooks

A) written, dramatic compositions or scripts
B) recordings of books by actors or professional readers
C) presents text in visual form and shows relationships
D) multimedia recorded presentation of a book
E) computer-based books with interactive components

Question 6

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-digital books

A) written, dramatic compositions or scripts
B) recordings of books by actors or professional readers
C) presents text in visual form and shows relationships
D) multimedia recorded presentation of a book
E) computer-based books with interactive components

Question 7

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-plays

A) written, dramatic compositions or scripts
B) recordings of books by actors or professional readers
C) presents text in visual form and shows relationships
D) multimedia recorded presentation of a book
E) computer-based books with interactive components

Question 8

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-films

A) written, dramatic compositions or scripts
B) recordings of books by actors or professional readers
C) presents text in visual form and shows relationships
D) multimedia recorded presentation of a book
E) computer-based books with interactive components

Question 9

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-graffiti boards

A) group brainstorming of ideas, issues, and questions
B) organizing thinking through showing visual relationships between ideas, people and events
C) summary information presented in table form
D) quick jottings of visual and written connections on a large piece of paper to record in-process responses
E) a simulated movie or filmstrip of a story made on a long roll of paper placed on two rods

Question 10

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-webbing

A) group brainstorming of ideas, issues, and questions
B) organizing thinking through showing visual relationships between ideas, people and events
C) summary information presented in table form
D) quick jottings of visual and written connections on a large piece of paper to record in-process responses
E) a simulated movie or filmstrip of a story made on a long roll of paper placed on two rods

Question 11

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-mapping

A) group brainstorming of ideas, issues, and questions
B) organizing thinking through showing visual relationships between ideas, people and events
C) summary information presented in table form
D) quick jottings of visual and written connections on a large piece of paper to record in-process responses
E) a simulated movie or filmstrip of a story made on a long roll of paper placed on two rods

Question 12

Match the item on the left with the best answer on the right.

-comparison chart

A) group brainstorming of ideas, issues, and questions
B) organizing thinking through showing visual relationships between ideas, people and events
C) summary information presented in table form
D) quick jottings of visual and written connections on a large piece of paper to record in-process responses
E) a simulated movie or filmstrip of a story made on a long roll of paper placed on two rods

Question 13

Match the item on the left with the best descriptor on the right.

-choral reading

A) partners share the reading of a text by reading different parts of the text
B) an adaptation of a natural home-learning strategy, in which enlarged-text books are used with groups of beginning readers in school settings
C) a reading strategy in acquiring, understanding, and relating to subject-matter content
D) sequential method of teaching reading, relying on highly scripted, prescribed teacher plans
E) reading a story aloud in unison or arranging a poem into speaking parts

Question 14

Match the item on the left with the best descriptor on the right.

-paired reading

A) partners share the reading of a text by reading different parts of the text
B) an adaptation of a natural home-learning strategy, in which enlarged-text books are used with groups of beginning readers in school settings
C) a reading strategy in acquiring, understanding, and relating to subject-matter content
D) sequential method of teaching reading, relying on highly scripted, prescribed teacher plans
E) reading a story aloud in unison or arranging a poem into speaking parts

Question 15

Match the item on the left with the best descriptor on the right.

-shared-book experience

A) partners share the reading of a text by reading different parts of the text
B) an adaptation of a natural home-learning strategy, in which enlarged-text books are used with groups of beginning readers in school settings
C) a reading strategy in acquiring, understanding, and relating to subject-matter content
D) sequential method of teaching reading, relying on highly scripted, prescribed teacher plans
E) reading a story aloud in unison or arranging a poem into speaking parts

Question 16

Match the item on the left with the best descriptor on the right.

-content-area reading

A) partners share the reading of a text by reading different parts of the text
B) an adaptation of a natural home-learning strategy, in which enlarged-text books are used with groups of beginning readers in school settings
C) a reading strategy in acquiring, understanding, and relating to subject-matter content
D) sequential method of teaching reading, relying on highly scripted, prescribed teacher plans
E) reading a story aloud in unison or arranging a poem into speaking parts

Question 17

The objective of the booktalk is______________________________________________.

Question 18

___________________________________ is informal drama that lends itself to the reenactment of story experiences.

Question 19

_____________________________________________ is the oral presentation of literature by two or more actors, and usually a narrator, reading from a script.

Question 20

____________________________________ focuses on the fluent reading experiences and multiple rereadings to support children in their development as readers.

Question 21

___________________________________ are small groups of students who meet together to talk about their responses to a book.

Question 22

____________________________ are multiple copies of the same text, while ______________ consist of ten to fifteen conceptually related books.

Question 23

List the three major types of experiences with literature that need to be included in classrooms to support children's development as readers.

Question 24

List four ways that children can read widely for personal purposes.

Question 25

List the two major ways that students can be invited to read critically to inquire about the world.

Question 26

List the four engagements that involve students in reading strategically to learn about literary.

Question 27

List and explain five points that contribute to effective reading aloud of picture books.

Question 28

List four tips for reading chapter books aloud to students more effectively.

Question 29

List five factors to consider in creating a successful independent reading time.

Question 30

List three types of shared reading experiences.

Question 31

Define readers' theatre and provide two criteria for selection of books for scripts.

Question 32

List three types of multimodal text forms for children's literature.

Question 33

List four reasons why students benefit from sharing their responses to literature with others.

Question 34

List three ways in which students can prepare for a literature discussion.

Question 35

List and explain three ways students can respond to literature and the purposes of each of those response engagements.

Question 36

Explain how literary works can serve as writing models for children.

Question 37

List two types of drama that can be used to respond to literature.

Question 38

Discuss why students need to have a balance of experiences in reading widely for personal purposes, reading critically to inquire about the world, and reading strategically to learn about literacy.

Question 39

Defend the use of literature across the curriculum. Include at least three reasons in support of your argument.

Question 40

What is the purpose of giving students the opportunity to respond to literature orally, in writing, or with graphic arts projects?

Question 41

Discuss the disadvantages of traditional book reports and worksheet study guides for literature. What are alternatives to these practices that are likely to more successfully engage students as readers and thinkers?

Question 42

Develop an argument for the value of teachers' reading aloud to children.