Deck 12: Bringing Children and Text Together

Question 1

Reading literature requires children to respond to books affectively as well as cognitively.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

When determining good literature in a classroom, the collection needs to contain books with different types of themes and books of varying difficulty.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Multicultural literature helps readers understand, appreciate, and celebrate the traditions and experiences that make each culture special in its own way.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Reading workshops and literature units focus on books that reflect students' interests.

Question 5

Both book talks and literature journals allow students to express their feelings and perceptions about literature.

Question 6

In a community of readers, all of the following are stressed EXCEPT

A) book sharing.
B) spontaneous talk about books.
C) reading in isolation.
D) recommendations for future reading.

Question 7

The best way for teachers to choose literature is for them to

A) read the books.
B) read checklists.
C) write their own.
D) ask other teachers.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT important to consider when determining what makes a good collection of books?

A) The collection includes realistic literature.
B) The collection realistically portrays minorities and ethnic groups.
C) The collection contains books that are long.
D) The collection contains nonfiction pieces.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a benefit from reading multicultural literature?

A) A sense of connectedness with one another
B) Appreciation of differences among people
C) Authentic portrayal of cultural groups
D) The understanding of the homogeneity of each cultural group

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting multicultural literature?

A) A few cultural details
B) Inclusion of members of a minority groups for a purpose
C) Authentic dialogue and relationships
D) Cultural accuracy

Question 11

Which of the following is LEAST likely found in a classroom library?

A) Flannel boards
B) Books from various genres
C) Comfortable seating
D) Single copies of books

Question 12

What is the least significant reason for including storytelling in the curriculum?

A) An understanding of the oral tradition in literature
B) An understanding that storytelling is not dependent on books
C) Another form of reading
D) A stimulus for children to tell stories

Question 13

When storytelling, a teacher should use

A) a big book.
B) a core book.
C) a student-selected book.
D) no book.

Question 14

When a student says, "I can't find the book I want to read," it usually means that the student

A) has a negative attitude toward reading.
B) does not like reading.
C) thinks that there are not any "good" books available.
D) does not feel confident in being able to find a "good" book without assistance.

Question 15

________ provide an organizational framework that allows readers to demonstrate their use of reading strategies by responding to books and sharing meaning with others.

A) Literature circles
B) Book talks
C) Literature units
D) Reading workshops

Question 16

In which of the following literature-based instructional strategies does only the teacher choose books?

A) Literature circles
B) Core books
C) Reading workshop
D) Literature units

Question 17

In ________ children evaluate, critique, and revise their own responses in light of the perspectives their peer express.

A) student-led literature circles
B) individual reading conferences
C) teacher-led literature circles
D) literature-based units

Question 18

Which of the following should be shared during student-led literature circles?

A) Personal experiences that relate to the text
B) Feelings about the text
C) Evaluation of the text
D) All of the above

Question 19

In literature circles the teacher's role should be one of

A) director.
B) lead discussant.
C) facilitator.
D) participant.

Question 20

When relying upon ________, attention is focused on gathering information.

A) a response stance
B) an efferent stance
C) an aesthetic stance
D) an independent stance

Question 21

Kristine loves children's literature and brings in a wide variety for instruction in all of her content classes. She loves to read a narrative related to a topic of study and her students enjoy it, too. However, she has been told to strictly adhere to the Common Core State Standards' criteria for using text across disciplines. This means she will need to

A) use 50% literature and 50% informational text across disciplines.
B) use literature only when she is teaching reading.
C) use more children's literature (at least 65%) in all disciplines.
D) use online reading formats 50% of the time.

Question 22

Selecting multicultural books for a classroom library is important. Teachers need to be aware of all of the following EXCEPT

A) language.
B) traditions.
C) format.
D) cultural sensitivity.

Question 23

Ms. Peck wants her students to understand the richness of oral tradition and enhance speaking and listening skills. So she decides to incorporate ________________ into her curriculum.

A) storytelling
B) big Books
C) reader's Theater
D) read-alouds

Question 24

Jamal believes students learn best when they socially construct meaning around text. He is likely to use what strategy in his classroom?

A) Book reads
B) Read-alouds
C) Storytelling
D) Literature circles

Question 25

Ms. Robinson is having her students work in pairs to research a topic on the web. They research, read literature, and stream video to a website where other students can give feedback and post questions. She is using this collaborative approach in order to

A) utilize the computers provided by the district.
B) motivate and engage her students.
C) implement new literacies.
D) build community in her classroom.

Question 26

When media specialists teach students how to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the web they may be

A) using the CRAAP method.
B) teaching them how to check references.
C) following ALA guidelines.
D) unintentionally slandering an author.

Question 27

Rozlyn believes students should interact with text and share the experience with others by reacting to text. This supports

A) efferent stance theory.
B) construction of literacy experience.
C) Reader Response Theory.
D) Directed Reading-Thinking Activity.

Question 28

Book talks are a great way to evoke student response to literature because so many different types of discussions evolve. Which question is NOT one that would typically be asked during a book-talk?

A) Where did the story take place?
B) Did anything especially interest you?
C) Have you ever felt like the character in the story?
D) If the character were coming through the door right now, what would you ask?

Question 29

Abbey has been using literature journals in her sixth grade classroom for years and likes the freedom it gives her students to communicate their thoughts about what they have read. However, she wants to update her technique. What would you suggest she do?

A) Tell her to purchase journals that are attractive to today's youth.
B) Tell her to have students email her their journal entries.
C) Tell her to have students respond on an online blog.
D) Both B and C

Question 30

Fifth grade students in Mr. Bingham's class have just finished reading a chapter in a novel and are getting ready to write an entry in their response journals. Mr. Bingham could most effectively develop students' literary response skills by assigning which of the following journal prompts?

A) What new vocabulary words did you learn when reading this chapter? List and define the new words from the chapter.
B) What happened in the chapter? Describe two or three events from the chapter.
C) What do you think is the main idea or theme of the novel? Relate specific events in this chapter to the theme you suggest.
D) Which characters are mentioned in this chapter? List each of them.

Question 31

How will you create a community of readers? Justify your

Question 32

In what ways can technology encourage an appreciation of literature?

Question 33

The authors of the text discuss many approaches for incorporating literature into the classroom. Discuss the literature activities you will incorporate into your classroom. Be sure to justify your response.

Question 34

What is the purpose of a literature circle? How should students be grouped, and what should their roles be within literature circles? What is the teacher's role in literature circles?

Question 35

What are the various ways children can respond to literature? Why is response to literature important, especially when considering a diverse body of learners?