Question 1

According to the text, effective vocabulary instruction includes all of the following except __________.
A) dictionary practice
B) preview in context
C) feature analysis
D) vocabulary self-collection

Accepted Answer

Dictionary practice is often less effective because it involves rote memorization without context or deeper understanding, unlike the other methods listed.

Question 2

Activating prior knowledge involves all the following except __________.
A) focusing the students' attention on the topic
B) encouraging conversation
C) arousing student curiosity and interest
D) connecting the topic to students' lives

Accepted Answer

Activating prior knowledge involves focusing attention, arousing curiosity, and connecting topics to students' lives, but it does not specifically require encouraging conversation.

Question 3

Think-pair-share, oral retelling, and written summaries are examples of strategies that __________.
A) encourage the use of text aids
B) provide opportunities to use and hear new vocabulary encountered in the text
C) motivate learning
D) help students decode words

Accepted Answer

These strategies involve discussing, retelling, and summarizing content, which naturally incorporates and reinforces new vocabulary encountered in the text.

Question 4

In the reading workshop, the mini-lesson includes all but __________.
A) a connection that links the lesson with earlier ones
B) a worksheet for practice
C) a teaching phase that models skills and strategies
D) an active involvement phase that provides students with time to practice

Accepted Answer

The mini-lesson in a reading workshop typically includes a connection, teaching, and active involvement phase, but it does not typically include a worksheet for practice.

Question 5

The previewing technique asks students to a make a survey of a selection before reading it. The steps include all but which of the following?
A) asking questions about the title
B) reading the questions at the end of the chapter
C) locating headnotes (or callouts) and raising any further questions
D) locating a subtitle and writing a purpose-setting question based on it

Accepted Answer

Previewing involves surveying the text to get an overview, not reading questions at the end of the chapter.

Question 6

How should reading instruction be organized in grades 3-5?

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Question 7

Describe evidence-based features that should be included in any G3-G5 reading program.

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Question 8

How can students be actively engaged in reading instruction in grades 3-5?

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Quiz 8: Continuing Reading Instruction in Grades 3-5

According to the text, effective vocabulary instruction includes all of the following except __________.

Activating prior knowledge involves all the following except __________.

Think-pair-share, oral retelling, and written summaries are examples of strategies that __________.

In the reading workshop, the mini-lesson includes all but __________.

The previewing technique asks students to a make a survey of a selection before reading it. The steps include all but which of the following?

How should reading instruction be organized in grades 3-5?

Describe evidence-based features that should be included in any G3-G5 reading program.

How can students be actively engaged in reading instruction in grades 3-5?