EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 TEST PAPER
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ How can semantic organizers be used to enhance comprehension of
complex vocabulary in a text? Answer: By creating a visual web that
connects the new vocabulary to known words and concepts
◉ Which method should be used to help students identify the number of
syllables in a word like elephant? Answer: Pronounce the word slowly,
emphasizing each syllable, and have students tap on their desk for each
syllable
◉ How does incorporating a phonics lesson on letter-sound
correspondence align with Scarborough's Reading Rope in classroom
instruction? Answer: It supports the word recognition strand by teaching
decoding skills.
◉ What is the purpose of the summarizing strategy in reciprocal
teaching? Answer: To condense the main ideas and details into a concise
overview
, ◉ What is an effective method for teaching students proper letter
formation? Answer: Demonstrate the correct way to write each letter
while students follow along in the air and on paper
◉ What classroom activity would effectively assess young learners' print
awareness? Answer: A slightly rounded and open mouth
◉ What is the correct mouth shape for the short o sound in cot? Answer:
A slightly rounded and open mouth
◉ Which strategy helps students identify when they are not
understanding a text? Answer: Rereading sections of the text
◉ What is an advanced phonemic awareness activity that involves the
substitution of sounds? Answer: Show that stop consonants and nasal
consonants can occur at any position in a word but differ in airflow
◉ How should a teacher explain the difference between a stop consonant
and a nasal consonant during a phonics lesson? Answer: Show that stop
consonants and nasal consonants can occur at any position in a word but
differ in airflow
◉ Which classroom activity would effectively enhance reading fluency?
Answer: Organizing students into pairs to take turns reading aloud and
providing feedback