LETRS Unit 5 - 8 Posttest
Once students decode well, which statement describes the relationship between vocabulary and reading
comprehension?
Comprehension develops independently of vocabulary.
There is a weak relationship between vocabulary and comprehension, at best.
Vocabulary is the best single predictor of reading comprehension.
Vocabulary is too difficult to measure, so the relationship is unclear. - (correct Answer) - Vocabulary is
the best single predictor of reading comprehension.
In teaching the word invisible, the teacher broke it into the parts in - vis - ible and talked about the
meanings of the parts. Which aspect of language was emphasized?
morphology
semantics
phonology
syllabification - (correct Answer) - morphology
According to research on differences in word growth, which of the following is NOT true?
A 4-year-old whose vocabulary is underdeveloped may learn about 1.6 root word meanings per day.
A typical 4-year-old acquires 2.4 root word meanings per day.
It is important to provide experiences to stimulate language development growth for children.
The gap in word knowledge automatically decreases by the end of grade 2. - (correct Answer) - The gap
in word knowledge automatically decreases by the end of grade 2.
Which of the following is least likely to narrow the vocabulary gap for students who know fewer word
meanings when beginning school?
daily read-alouds from well-written children's literature
watching children's television programs
teachers modeling the use of literate vocabulary many times per day
explicit vocabulary instruction in literature, math, science, and social studies - (correct Answer) -
watching children's television programs
To introduce a Tier 2 vocabulary word explicitly and systematically before reading, which of these
, strategies would be the least effective?
giving several examples of how the word is used in context
asking students to write the word 10 times until they can spell it
asking students to pronounce the word slowly syllable by syllable
providing a student-friendly definition - (correct Answer) - asking students to write the word 10 times
until they can spell it
Students must learn the meanings of several thousand new words every year if they are going to meet
grade-level expectations for vocabulary growth. About how many of those word meanings should
teachers aim to teach explicitly and thoroughly per week?
2-3
10-12
30-40
60-80 - (correct Answer) - 10-12
When a student is an accurate but slow reader, which of the following practices is most effective?
Focus instruction on foundational reading skills that address multiple aspects of language.
Emphasize the memorization of vocabulary lists and writing sight words.
Use texts below the student's reading level to ensure success.
Since the most important thing is accuracy, it does not matter if the student is slow. - (correct Answer) -
Focus instruction on foundational reading skills that address multiple aspects of language.
In what way should the vocabulary instruction of English Learners (ELs) be distinguished from the
vocabulary instruction of native English speakers?
They may need to learn the meanings of the Tier 1 words in a passage.
They are likely to need more emphasis on Tier 3 words.
They should be taught to read the words, not to pronounce them.
There should be more emphasis on guessing from context and pictures. - (correct Answer) - They may
need to learn the meanings of the Tier 1 words in a passage.
To select the best vocabulary words to teach before reading a text, the teacher should prioritize which
types of words?
words that the students will also be asked to spell and write independently
words that are the most unusual, obscure, or low frequency in English
Once students decode well, which statement describes the relationship between vocabulary and reading
comprehension?
Comprehension develops independently of vocabulary.
There is a weak relationship between vocabulary and comprehension, at best.
Vocabulary is the best single predictor of reading comprehension.
Vocabulary is too difficult to measure, so the relationship is unclear. - (correct Answer) - Vocabulary is
the best single predictor of reading comprehension.
In teaching the word invisible, the teacher broke it into the parts in - vis - ible and talked about the
meanings of the parts. Which aspect of language was emphasized?
morphology
semantics
phonology
syllabification - (correct Answer) - morphology
According to research on differences in word growth, which of the following is NOT true?
A 4-year-old whose vocabulary is underdeveloped may learn about 1.6 root word meanings per day.
A typical 4-year-old acquires 2.4 root word meanings per day.
It is important to provide experiences to stimulate language development growth for children.
The gap in word knowledge automatically decreases by the end of grade 2. - (correct Answer) - The gap
in word knowledge automatically decreases by the end of grade 2.
Which of the following is least likely to narrow the vocabulary gap for students who know fewer word
meanings when beginning school?
daily read-alouds from well-written children's literature
watching children's television programs
teachers modeling the use of literate vocabulary many times per day
explicit vocabulary instruction in literature, math, science, and social studies - (correct Answer) -
watching children's television programs
To introduce a Tier 2 vocabulary word explicitly and systematically before reading, which of these
, strategies would be the least effective?
giving several examples of how the word is used in context
asking students to write the word 10 times until they can spell it
asking students to pronounce the word slowly syllable by syllable
providing a student-friendly definition - (correct Answer) - asking students to write the word 10 times
until they can spell it
Students must learn the meanings of several thousand new words every year if they are going to meet
grade-level expectations for vocabulary growth. About how many of those word meanings should
teachers aim to teach explicitly and thoroughly per week?
2-3
10-12
30-40
60-80 - (correct Answer) - 10-12
When a student is an accurate but slow reader, which of the following practices is most effective?
Focus instruction on foundational reading skills that address multiple aspects of language.
Emphasize the memorization of vocabulary lists and writing sight words.
Use texts below the student's reading level to ensure success.
Since the most important thing is accuracy, it does not matter if the student is slow. - (correct Answer) -
Focus instruction on foundational reading skills that address multiple aspects of language.
In what way should the vocabulary instruction of English Learners (ELs) be distinguished from the
vocabulary instruction of native English speakers?
They may need to learn the meanings of the Tier 1 words in a passage.
They are likely to need more emphasis on Tier 3 words.
They should be taught to read the words, not to pronounce them.
There should be more emphasis on guessing from context and pictures. - (correct Answer) - They may
need to learn the meanings of the Tier 1 words in a passage.
To select the best vocabulary words to teach before reading a text, the teacher should prioritize which
types of words?
words that the students will also be asked to spell and write independently
words that are the most unusual, obscure, or low frequency in English
