WGU C909 Objective Assessment
Exam –Elementary Reading
Methods and Interventions,
Complete 250 Ques
Explain how to differentiate instruction for advanced readers. - ANSWERTime
Tasks
Texts
Explain Sustained Silent Reading and what it looks like when you differentiate for it. -
ANSWERSSR: Sustained Silent Reading-purpose is to develop fluent readers by
providing time during the school day for students to select a book and read quietly.
The books should be of interest, should draw from a variety of genre and topics, and
should be at an appropriate level — not too easy, not too hard. This is particularly
important for struggling readers who often select books they cannot read.
Explain what multimedia production tools are and the benefits of using them. -
ANSWERThe integration of text, graphics, animation, sound, and/or video.
Encourage students to work in groups, express their knowledge in multiple ways, solve
problems, revise their own work, and construct knowledge.
,Benefits:
Real-world skills related to technology
The value of teamwork
Effective collaboration techniques
The impact and importance of different media
The challenges of communicating to different audiences
How to present information in compelling ways
Techniques for synthesizing and analyzing complex content
The importance of research, planning, and organization skills
The significance of presentation and speaking skills
How to accept and provide constructive feedback
How to express their ideas creatively
Explain why literature circles are seen as best practice to promote students' responses
to literature. - ANSWERIt helps facilitate group discussions with small groups of children
who have read the same novel.
Literature circles put a premium on the element of student choice and on student-led
discussions.
These result in "critical thinking and self-reflection on the text and higher student
engagement"
Four Frameworks - ANSWERthe directed reading activity (DRA),
the directed reading-thinking activity (DR-TA), scaffolded reading experience (SRE)
Guided Reading: For beginning readers in grades 1-3
Gradual release of responsibility - ANSWERTeaching approach that incorporates
scaffolding (building on what the student already knows) so that the responsibility for the
content is shifted from teacher to student.
Grapheme - ANSWERletter or group of letters representing a speech sound (b, ch, sh,
igh, eigh)
High frequency words (Balance Literacy Framework) - ANSWERMost commonly used
words in printed text, over 50% of all text is composed of them.
How are leveled readers implemented in a small group reading lesson? -
ANSWERWhen grouping students they should be similar in their development and read
about the same level.
How can a book walk and asking questions be an appropriate formative assessment? -
ANSWERAsking questions allows an opportunity for deeper thinking and provides
teachers with significant insight into the degree and depth of understanding.
, How can a formative assessment guide reading instruction? - ANSWERThe information
gained from assessment allows teachers to know if all students are mastering the
content covered.
To provide teachers with information on how instruction can be improved.
By using students' assessment data, teachers can alter instruction to maximize all
students' learning,
How can a formative assessment help you to differentiate instruction? - ANSWERCan
help teachers determine:
Whether instruction is being delivered at the right level and at the right pace.
How to plan future instruction that will meet students' needs.
How students should be grouped for instruction so that each student receives
instruction at the right level of difficulty.
Which students need individual support.
How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? - ANSWERPhonemic Awareness:
Model production of the sound
Phonemic Awareness: Help beginning readers learn to identify sounds in short words.
Teach phonics in context: Use hands-on activities to help teach letter-sound
relationships
Have students write for sound: Help students make a connection between their first
language and English
Pre-teach vocabulary
Focus on cognates
Give students an opportunity to practice using new words
Balance fluency and comprehension
Give students a chance to practice reading out loud
Allow students to practice reading along with taped text
Build background knowledge
Check comprehension frequently
Use questions after reading
How can adding a small group table and computers add to a literacy-rich environment?
- ANSWERIt reinforces the skills that have been taught.
How can an audiobook promote interest for students with visual disabilities? -
ANSWERBy providing a way for these students to access literature and enjoy books.
Exam –Elementary Reading
Methods and Interventions,
Complete 250 Ques
Explain how to differentiate instruction for advanced readers. - ANSWERTime
Tasks
Texts
Explain Sustained Silent Reading and what it looks like when you differentiate for it. -
ANSWERSSR: Sustained Silent Reading-purpose is to develop fluent readers by
providing time during the school day for students to select a book and read quietly.
The books should be of interest, should draw from a variety of genre and topics, and
should be at an appropriate level — not too easy, not too hard. This is particularly
important for struggling readers who often select books they cannot read.
Explain what multimedia production tools are and the benefits of using them. -
ANSWERThe integration of text, graphics, animation, sound, and/or video.
Encourage students to work in groups, express their knowledge in multiple ways, solve
problems, revise their own work, and construct knowledge.
,Benefits:
Real-world skills related to technology
The value of teamwork
Effective collaboration techniques
The impact and importance of different media
The challenges of communicating to different audiences
How to present information in compelling ways
Techniques for synthesizing and analyzing complex content
The importance of research, planning, and organization skills
The significance of presentation and speaking skills
How to accept and provide constructive feedback
How to express their ideas creatively
Explain why literature circles are seen as best practice to promote students' responses
to literature. - ANSWERIt helps facilitate group discussions with small groups of children
who have read the same novel.
Literature circles put a premium on the element of student choice and on student-led
discussions.
These result in "critical thinking and self-reflection on the text and higher student
engagement"
Four Frameworks - ANSWERthe directed reading activity (DRA),
the directed reading-thinking activity (DR-TA), scaffolded reading experience (SRE)
Guided Reading: For beginning readers in grades 1-3
Gradual release of responsibility - ANSWERTeaching approach that incorporates
scaffolding (building on what the student already knows) so that the responsibility for the
content is shifted from teacher to student.
Grapheme - ANSWERletter or group of letters representing a speech sound (b, ch, sh,
igh, eigh)
High frequency words (Balance Literacy Framework) - ANSWERMost commonly used
words in printed text, over 50% of all text is composed of them.
How are leveled readers implemented in a small group reading lesson? -
ANSWERWhen grouping students they should be similar in their development and read
about the same level.
How can a book walk and asking questions be an appropriate formative assessment? -
ANSWERAsking questions allows an opportunity for deeper thinking and provides
teachers with significant insight into the degree and depth of understanding.
, How can a formative assessment guide reading instruction? - ANSWERThe information
gained from assessment allows teachers to know if all students are mastering the
content covered.
To provide teachers with information on how instruction can be improved.
By using students' assessment data, teachers can alter instruction to maximize all
students' learning,
How can a formative assessment help you to differentiate instruction? - ANSWERCan
help teachers determine:
Whether instruction is being delivered at the right level and at the right pace.
How to plan future instruction that will meet students' needs.
How students should be grouped for instruction so that each student receives
instruction at the right level of difficulty.
Which students need individual support.
How can a reading lesson be adapted for ELLs? - ANSWERPhonemic Awareness:
Model production of the sound
Phonemic Awareness: Help beginning readers learn to identify sounds in short words.
Teach phonics in context: Use hands-on activities to help teach letter-sound
relationships
Have students write for sound: Help students make a connection between their first
language and English
Pre-teach vocabulary
Focus on cognates
Give students an opportunity to practice using new words
Balance fluency and comprehension
Give students a chance to practice reading out loud
Allow students to practice reading along with taped text
Build background knowledge
Check comprehension frequently
Use questions after reading
How can adding a small group table and computers add to a literacy-rich environment?
- ANSWERIt reinforces the skills that have been taught.
How can an audiobook promote interest for students with visual disabilities? -
ANSWERBy providing a way for these students to access literature and enjoy books.
