Question 1

All of the following are factors that affect the comprehension process EXCEPT:

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The ability to read quickly does not directly affect comprehension. Comprehension is more about understanding the text, which involves recognizing words, decoding unfamiliar words, connecting new information with existing knowledge, and self-questioning to clarify confusion. Speed can sometimes even hinder comprehension if it leads to skimming over important details.

Question 2

All of the following are factors that affect the comprehension process of informational text EXCEPT:

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Recognizing the theme is more relevant to literary texts rather than informational texts, which focus on facts and data.

Question 3

Which of the following types of informational texts would explain how whales and fish breathe and their differences in moving in the sea or ocean?

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A compare/contrast informational text would explain the differences and similarities between how whales and fish breathe and their movement in the sea or ocean, making it the appropriate choice for this topic.

Question 4

Which of the following types of informational texts would be best to use if the author wanted to give an overview of a composer's life?

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A chronological text organizes information in the order it happened, which is ideal for outlining the events in a composer's life from birth to death, including their career milestones.

Question 5

Which of the following types of informational text explains an event, an object, or a phenomenon?

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Enumeration is a type of informational text that explains an event, object, or phenomenon by listing details or examples.

Question 6

Which of the following types of informational text is used most often in scientific texts?

Accepted Answer

Classification/hierarchy is commonly used in scientific texts to organize information based on categories or levels of importance, making complex information more understandable.

Question 7

If an author wants to explain the horrific issues that farmers faced during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, which of the following would be the best type of organizational structure?

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A cause/effect organizational structure is best suited for explaining the horrific issues that farmers faced during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s because it allows the author to clearly outline how the environmental and economic conditions (causes) directly led to the hardships experienced by the farmers (effects). This structure helps in understanding the relationship between the Dust Bowl's conditions and the resulting impact on agriculture and rural life.

Question 8

What is the persuasion technique that denounces one product or person in order to promote another?

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Name calling is a persuasion technique that involves denouncing one product or person in order to promote another by creating a negative impression of the competitors.

Question 9

One special consideration that teachers must give to English learners when reading informational books is the _________________ vocabulary of the text.

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Question 10

The Common Core State Standards refers to vocabulary that is specific for one content area as __________________________.

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Question 11

According to the text, three factors that affect the comprehension process are __________, __________, and __________.

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Question 12

Six different organizational structures of expository text are __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, __________.

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Question 13

When analyzing expository trade books and textbooks, teachers should look at the text for __________, __________ and __________.

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Question 14

Explain the following strategies that can be used to help readers comprehend informational text: ReQuest, K-T-W-L-E, survey of text features, Guided Reading Strategy, Pre-reading Plan, think-aloud strategy, and herringbone.

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Question 15

Name and explain the eight different ways informational texts are organized. Explain how you will help students understand each of these structures.

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Question 16

Most of the students in your class appear to be able to read the science textbook, but you have noticed that three students struggle with it. What will you do to assess the text and determine if it is too difficult for them? If the text is too difficult, what will you do to help them grasp the science concepts that the other children are learning?

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Question 17

Explain what specific pre-reading, during reading, and after reading strategies you can teach students while working with informational text.

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Question 18

Explain how readers' prior knowledge and experiences affect their ability to comprehend informational text.

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Question 19

Expository texts are dense with domain-specific vocabulary. Explain how you will assess students' technical vocabulary and how you will assist young readers in learning technical terms.

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Question 20

Explain how you will help students learn to use the various text features in textbooks and trade books.

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Quiz 10: Comprehension of Informational Text