C909 NEW EDITION EXAM PREP WITH
REVISED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026.
◍ Which two strategies help create a literacy-rich environment in an
elementary classroom? Answer: Creating time for independent
reading during instructional time
Structuring regular opportunities for students to choose their reading
material
◍ Which type of lesson plan activities incorporates current best
practices for elementary school English Language Learners (ELLs) at
various levels? Answer: Activities involving identification and
comparison of important concepts
◍ Which instructional practice can help English language learners
(ELL) in elementary school develop their English literacy skills?
Answer: Using repetitive routines and language
◍ Which instructional practice can help elementary English language
learners (ELLs) develop their English literacy skills? Answer: Placing
greater emphasis on vocabulary when differentiating instruction
◍ A third-grade class has 24 students with a wide range of reading
levels. Six students are English Language Learners (ELLs).
, How can the teacher incorporate best practices to benefit the entire
class in the area of literary instruction? Answer: Include individual
reading conferences with all students
◍ Which instructional strategy should be included in a lesson plan to
meet the needs of students reading below grade level? Answer: Spend
focused time working on decoding skills with struggling readers
◍ A third-grade class consists of three reading groups. One has four
students who struggle with fluency and decoding grade-level text.
One has six students who are reading grade-level text, but struggle
with comprehension. One has six students who read fluently and
comprehend grade-level text with no difficulty.
What would be an appropriate way for the teacher to differentiate the
texts for each group? Answer: The teacher should assign each group
different texts with the same theme, but appropriate text levels for
each group.
◍ What are two reasons for having students listen to a teacher book
talk as a means to support the use of a variety of texts and print
materials in an evidence-based, literacy approach? Answer: Students
who listen to the book talks are motivated to read materials they many
not otherwise read.
Students listen to the book talks and are introduced to genre, theme,
and characters, allowing them to make comparisons of the texts.
REVISED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 2026.
◍ Which two strategies help create a literacy-rich environment in an
elementary classroom? Answer: Creating time for independent
reading during instructional time
Structuring regular opportunities for students to choose their reading
material
◍ Which type of lesson plan activities incorporates current best
practices for elementary school English Language Learners (ELLs) at
various levels? Answer: Activities involving identification and
comparison of important concepts
◍ Which instructional practice can help English language learners
(ELL) in elementary school develop their English literacy skills?
Answer: Using repetitive routines and language
◍ Which instructional practice can help elementary English language
learners (ELLs) develop their English literacy skills? Answer: Placing
greater emphasis on vocabulary when differentiating instruction
◍ A third-grade class has 24 students with a wide range of reading
levels. Six students are English Language Learners (ELLs).
, How can the teacher incorporate best practices to benefit the entire
class in the area of literary instruction? Answer: Include individual
reading conferences with all students
◍ Which instructional strategy should be included in a lesson plan to
meet the needs of students reading below grade level? Answer: Spend
focused time working on decoding skills with struggling readers
◍ A third-grade class consists of three reading groups. One has four
students who struggle with fluency and decoding grade-level text.
One has six students who are reading grade-level text, but struggle
with comprehension. One has six students who read fluently and
comprehend grade-level text with no difficulty.
What would be an appropriate way for the teacher to differentiate the
texts for each group? Answer: The teacher should assign each group
different texts with the same theme, but appropriate text levels for
each group.
◍ What are two reasons for having students listen to a teacher book
talk as a means to support the use of a variety of texts and print
materials in an evidence-based, literacy approach? Answer: Students
who listen to the book talks are motivated to read materials they many
not otherwise read.
Students listen to the book talks and are introduced to genre, theme,
and characters, allowing them to make comparisons of the texts.
