TERMS & LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR NEW TEACHERS –
TEXAS QUESTIONS AND UPDATED ANSWERS 2024 -2025
Guided Reading ANS -Guided reading gives teachers the opportunity to observe students as they read
from texts at their instructional reading levels.
Guided reading is subject to many interpretations, but Burkins & Croft (2010) identify these common
elements:
Working with small groups
Matching student reading ability to text levels
Giving everyone in the group the same text
Introducing the text
Listening to individuals read
Prompting students to integrate their reading processes
Engaging students in conversations about the text
The goal is to help students develop strategies to apply independently. Work focuses on processes
integral to reading proficiently, such as cross-checking print and meaning information, rather than on
learning a particular book's word meanings. (For example, a student might see an illustration and say
"dog" when the text says puppy, but after noticing the beginning /p/ in puppy, correct the mistake.)
During guided reading, teachers monitor student reading processes and check that texts are within
students' grasps, allowing students to assemble their newly acquired skills into a smooth, integrated
reading system (Clay, p.17)
, Guided Reading Level ANS -Guided reading is used in the classroom in small-group instruction and for
independent reading. When your child enters a new grade he or she is assessed and assigned a guided
reading level based on word-knowledge, comprehension, and fluency.
Examples of reading levels can be found here:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/guidedreading/leveling_chart.htm
Daily 5 ANS -The goal of the Daily 5 is for students to work independently on meaningful reading and
writing while the classroom teacher meets with individuals and/or small groups. Students cycle through
5 tasks: read to self, read to someone, work on writing, word work, and listen to reading. Upper grades
(5th grade and middle school) often do just read to self, read to someone, and work on writing. Children
learn to read by reading, not through a series of worksheets. This extended reading and writing time
allows students to make significant progress in literacy as they take responsibility for monitoring their
learning. The Daily 5 model gives teachers ample time for small group work, as well as time to coach the
struggling readers while the students establish independence and stamina.
EEKK ANS -Where students are sitting ELBOW to ELBOW and KNEE to KNEE
PBIS ANS -When PBIS is implemented in the classroom, it may be referred to as classroom PBIS,
positive classroom behavior support (PCBS), positive and proactive classroom management, or a variety
of other synonyms.
At a Glance
•Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a way for schools to encourage good behavior.
•With PBIS, kids learn about behavior, just as they learn other subjects like math or science.
•The key to PBIS is prevention, not punishment.
There are a few important principles:
•Every child can learn proper behavior.
•Stepping in early can prevent more serious behavior problems.
•Each child is different and schools need to provide many kinds of behavior support.
•How schools teach behavior should be based on research and science.
•Following a child's behavioral progress is important.
TEXAS QUESTIONS AND UPDATED ANSWERS 2024 -2025
Guided Reading ANS -Guided reading gives teachers the opportunity to observe students as they read
from texts at their instructional reading levels.
Guided reading is subject to many interpretations, but Burkins & Croft (2010) identify these common
elements:
Working with small groups
Matching student reading ability to text levels
Giving everyone in the group the same text
Introducing the text
Listening to individuals read
Prompting students to integrate their reading processes
Engaging students in conversations about the text
The goal is to help students develop strategies to apply independently. Work focuses on processes
integral to reading proficiently, such as cross-checking print and meaning information, rather than on
learning a particular book's word meanings. (For example, a student might see an illustration and say
"dog" when the text says puppy, but after noticing the beginning /p/ in puppy, correct the mistake.)
During guided reading, teachers monitor student reading processes and check that texts are within
students' grasps, allowing students to assemble their newly acquired skills into a smooth, integrated
reading system (Clay, p.17)
, Guided Reading Level ANS -Guided reading is used in the classroom in small-group instruction and for
independent reading. When your child enters a new grade he or she is assessed and assigned a guided
reading level based on word-knowledge, comprehension, and fluency.
Examples of reading levels can be found here:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/guidedreading/leveling_chart.htm
Daily 5 ANS -The goal of the Daily 5 is for students to work independently on meaningful reading and
writing while the classroom teacher meets with individuals and/or small groups. Students cycle through
5 tasks: read to self, read to someone, work on writing, word work, and listen to reading. Upper grades
(5th grade and middle school) often do just read to self, read to someone, and work on writing. Children
learn to read by reading, not through a series of worksheets. This extended reading and writing time
allows students to make significant progress in literacy as they take responsibility for monitoring their
learning. The Daily 5 model gives teachers ample time for small group work, as well as time to coach the
struggling readers while the students establish independence and stamina.
EEKK ANS -Where students are sitting ELBOW to ELBOW and KNEE to KNEE
PBIS ANS -When PBIS is implemented in the classroom, it may be referred to as classroom PBIS,
positive classroom behavior support (PCBS), positive and proactive classroom management, or a variety
of other synonyms.
At a Glance
•Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) is a way for schools to encourage good behavior.
•With PBIS, kids learn about behavior, just as they learn other subjects like math or science.
•The key to PBIS is prevention, not punishment.
There are a few important principles:
•Every child can learn proper behavior.
•Stepping in early can prevent more serious behavior problems.
•Each child is different and schools need to provide many kinds of behavior support.
•How schools teach behavior should be based on research and science.
•Following a child's behavioral progress is important.
