LETRS Unit 5 Assessment Questions and Answers

LETRS Unit 5 Assessment Questions and Answers 1. Which conclusion was documented by the Hart and Risley (1995) research team regarding the relationship between home language exposure and later reading comprehension? - ANSWER The number of words to which preschoolers are exposed predicts their vocabulary knowledge at grade three. 2. Which of these is the least effective way to foster implicit learning of the vocabulary students need for classroom success? - ANSWER providing several hours daily of children's television programs 3. Good reasons for teaching a few words rexplicitly and in-depth include all of the follwing except: - ANSWER Students only need to know a few words to understand most texts. 4. Which of the following is the least effective activity when a new word meaning is being explicitly and directly taught? - ANSWER Ask students if anyone knows what the word means. 5. What consideration might distinguish vocabulary instruction for English Learners (ELs) from the vocabulary instruction of native English? - ANSWER ELs may need more multisensory supports to understand the meanings of words. 6. The principle of teaching word meanings in relationship to other word meanings is best exeplified by which activity? - ANSWER explaining shades of meaning among synonyms 7. Which of these is the most effective, research-supported practice to promote vocabulary growth in students across a school year? - ANSWER ensure that the teacher regularly uses complex and sophisticated language 8. Which term relates to a students ability to use word meanings in both speaking and writing? - ANSWER expressive vocabulary 9. In teaching the antonyms and synonyms of a word such as generosity, a teacher would be emphasizing which aspect of language? - ANSWER semantics 10. Once students have learned to decode printed words, which strand of the Reading Rope model (Scarborough, 2001) is the best single predictor of reading comprehension? - ANSWER vocabulary 11. Reading Rope Model - ANSWER A framework that illustrates the interconnected strands necessary for proficient reading, including decoding and language comprehension. 12. Vocabulary - ANSWER The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular person or group, crucial for understanding and communication. 13. Word Consciousness - ANSWER An awareness of and interest in words and their meanings, which enhances vocabulary development. 14. Hart and Risley Research - ANSWER A study that found a strong correlation between the number of words children hear in their early years and their vocabulary development by age three. 15. English Learners (ELs) - ANSWER Students whose first language is not English and who are in the process of learning English. 16. Receptive Vocabulary - ANSWER The ability to understand words and language when reading or listening. 17. Implicit Learning - ANSWER Acquiring knowledge in an indirect manner, often through exposure rather than explicit instruction. 18. Morphology - ANSWER The study of the structure and formation of words, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words. 19. Semantic Lexicon - ANSWER A mental repository of word meanings that individuals use to understand language. 20. Connotation - ANSWER The emotional or cultural association attached to a word, beyond its literal meaning. 21. Effective Vocabulary Instruction - ANSWER Teaching strategies that actively engage students and promote the use of new vocabulary in context. 22. Explicit Vocabulary Teaching - ANSWER Directly instructing students on the meanings of words and how to use them. 23. Sophisticated Language - ANSWER Using advanced or complex vocabulary to enhance communication and expression. 24. Chore Charts - ANSWER A practical tool used to help students understand responsibility by visually organizing tasks. 25. Understanding Text - ANSWER The ability to grasp the meaning of written material, which often requires knowledge of vocabulary. 26. Children's Television Programs - ANSWER Media designed for young audiences that can influence vocabulary acquisition, though not always effectively. 27. Teaching New Words - ANSWER The process of introducing and explaining the meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary to students. 28. Semantics - ANSWER The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning, including the meanings of words and phrases.