Question 1

The strength of the basal reading program is that
A) the basal readers include all the literature children require.
B) its reading selections and supplements are interesting to children.
C) it provides teachers with an organized instructional framework on which to build.
D) its lockstep method of teaching reading and its highly scripted teacher plans assures
Teachers of success.
E) children are grouped by ability, making the teacher's task easier.

Accepted Answer

The basal reading program's strength lies in providing teachers with an organized instructional framework, which helps in systematically building reading skills.

Question 2

Literature-based reading endorses which of the following practices? (mark ALL that apply)
A) regular explicit skills instruction, but within the context of a story
B) regular reading comprehension checks using worksheets
C) grouping students by ability for reading instruction
D) regular practice reading aloud using the round-robin reading procedure
E) devoting part of reading instruction to independent reading of self-selected books

Accepted Answer

Literature-based reading emphasizes integrating skills instruction within the context of stories (A) and encourages independent reading of self-selected books to foster a love for reading and improve comprehension (E).

Question 3

A literature-based reading program includes daily independent reading, self-selection of independent reading material, a read-aloud program, lots of high quality literature in the classroom, teacher-student conferences, and
A) teaching reading mostly from class sets of literature.
B) careful adherence to a predetermined reading schedule.
C) reading skills taught as needed.
D) regular practice in reading aloud.
E) teacher-prepared question sheets for students to complete after reading works of literature.

Accepted Answer

Teaching reading skills as needed allows for a more personalized approach, addressing individual student needs and promoting a deeper understanding of the literature.

Question 4

The basal reading program can best be described as
A) teaching reading with graded readers using the teacher's instructional framework.
B) teaching reading exclusively with literature selected by the teacher.
C) teaching reading with a set of graded reading books, workbooks, tests, and teacher's manual based on an instructional framework.
D) a unit approach to teaching reading in which each unit focuses on a different genre of
Literature.

Accepted Answer

The basal reading program is characterized by the use of a set of graded reading books, workbooks, tests, and a teacher's manual, all structured around a specific instructional framework.

Question 5

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States pertains to citizens' right to
A) religious freedom.
B) economic freedom.
C) vote.
D) free speech and freedom of the press.
E) bear arms.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States pertains to citizens' right to free speech and freedom of the press.

Question 6

According to the authors, in dealing with censorship attempts, teachers should let their actions be guided by the following two precepts:
A) parents have a right to object to their child's listening to or reading a book; parents
Have a right to object to a book being read in their child's classroom.
B) parents have a right to object to their child's listening to or reading a book; parents do
Not have a right to deny everyone else the right to listen to or read a book.
C) selection of books for classroom use is subject to community approval; citizens' right
To censor school material is guaranteed by the First Amendment.
D) selection of books for classroom use is the teacher's right; parents do not have a right
To object to their child's listening to or reading a book.

Accepted Answer

The authors suggest that while parents can object to their own child's exposure to certain books, they should not have the authority to restrict access for others.

Question 7

Most book challenges in the United States
A) occur locally and are unsuccessful.
B) occur nationally and are successful.
C) occur nationally and are unsuccessful.
D) occur locally and are successful.
E) occur nationally and result in partial loss of First Amendment rights, regardless of
Outcome.

Accepted Answer

Most book challenges in the United States occur at the local level, such as in schools or libraries, and are often unsuccessful in removing the books from circulation.

Question 8

A study of pre- and in-service teachers' ideas about acceptable and unacceptable children's books revealed a bias
A) toward multicultural books.
B) toward books that would appeal to boys more than girls.
C) against frequently challenged books.
D) toward books with characters much like themselves.
E) toward books that would appeal to girls more than boys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study of pre- and in-service teachers'...

Question 9

According to research findings, Direct Instruction (DI)
A) should not be used as the main method of reading instruction.
B) is as effective as traditional methods of teaching reading using basal readers.
C) is applicable to all children who are learning to read.
D) allows for teacher and student variation, when done correctly.
E) is the best approach to reading instruction for beginning teachers.

Accepted Answer

Direct Instruction (DI) is a highly structured and teacher-directed approach to reading instruction that has been shown to be effective in improving reading outcomes for struggling readers.

Question 10

An approach to instruction that focuses on how one learns is _________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approach to instruction that focuses on...

Question 11

An approach to instruction that focuses on mastery of content is ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approach to instruction that focuses on...

Question 12

A yearlong strand of literature instruction can be organized by _______________________, ______________________, _______________________, ________________________, and ________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A yearlong strand of literature instruction can...

Question 13

"Any literary technique deliberately employed to achieve a special effect" is a ___________ ________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Any literary technique deliberately employed to achieve...

Question 14

An approach to teaching reading through the exclusive use of trade books is __________________________________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An approach to teaching reading through the...

Question 15

A way of creating a visual overview of a unit of study (complete with focus, book titles, and activities) is by developing a ___________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A way of creating a visual overview...

Question 16

Three ways suggested in the text for a teacher to build a good classroom library are:
a._____________________________________________________________________
b._____________________________________________________________________
c._____________________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three ways suggested in the text for...

Question 17

An attempt by an individual or group to deny others access to a book is called _________________________________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An attempt by an individual or group...

Question 18

The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials on the grounds that they are morally or otherwise objectionable is called _________________________________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation...

Question 19

Define censorship:___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define censorship:___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________....

Question 20

List three precepts of the inquiry approach to instruction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three precepts of the inquiry approach...

Quiz 12: Planning the Curriculum

The strength of the basal reading program is that

Literature-based reading endorses which of the following practices? (mark ALL that apply)

A literature-based reading program includes daily independent reading, self-selection of independent reading material, a read-aloud program, lots of high quality literature in the classroom, teacher-student conferences, and

The basal reading program can best be described as

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States pertains to citizens' right to

According to the authors, in dealing with censorship attempts, teachers should let their actions be guided by the following two precepts:

Most book challenges in the United States

A study of pre- and in-service teachers' ideas about acceptable and unacceptable children's books revealed a bias

According to research findings, Direct Instruction (DI)

An approach to instruction that focuses on how one learns is _________________________.

An approach to instruction that focuses on mastery of content is ______________________.

A yearlong strand of literature instruction can be organized by ___________, , _, , and ____________.

"Any literary technique deliberately employed to achieve a special effect" is a _ ______________________.

An approach to teaching reading through the exclusive use of trade books is __________________________________________________________________________.

A way of creating a visual overview of a unit of study (complete with focus, book titles, and activities) is by developing a ___________________________________________________.

Three ways suggested in the text for a teacher to build a good classroom library are: a.___________________________________ b._ c.___________________________________

An attempt by an individual or group to deny others access to a book is called _________________________________________________________________________.

The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials on the grounds that they are morally or otherwise objectionable is called _________________________________________________________________________.

Define censorship:_ ________________.

List three precepts of the inquiry approach to instruction.

Quiz 12: Planning the Curriculum

The strength of the basal reading program is that

Literature-based reading endorses which of the following practices? (mark ALL that apply)

A literature-based reading program includes daily independent reading, self-selection of independent reading material, a read-aloud program, lots of high quality literature in the classroom, teacher-student conferences, and

The basal reading program can best be described as

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States pertains to citizens' right to

According to the authors, in dealing with censorship attempts, teachers should let their actions be guided by the following two precepts:

Most book challenges in the United States

A study of pre- and in-service teachers' ideas about acceptable and unacceptable children's books revealed a bias

According to research findings, Direct Instruction (DI)

An approach to instruction that focuses on how one learns is _________________________.

An approach to instruction that focuses on mastery of content is ______________________.

A yearlong strand of literature instruction can be organized by _______________________, ______________________, _______________________, ________________________, and ________________________.

"Any literary technique deliberately employed to achieve a special effect" is a ___________ ________________________________.

An approach to teaching reading through the exclusive use of trade books is __________________________________________________________________________.

A way of creating a visual overview of a unit of study (complete with focus, book titles, and activities) is by developing a ___________________________________________________.

An attempt by an individual or group to deny others access to a book is called _________________________________________________________________________.

The actual removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials on the grounds that they are morally or otherwise objectionable is called _________________________________________________________________________.

Define censorship:___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________.

List three precepts of the inquiry approach to instruction.

A yearlong strand of literature instruction can be organized by ___________, , _, , and ____________.

"Any literary technique deliberately employed to achieve a special effect" is a _ ______________________.

Define censorship:_ ________________.