What is a key component of structured literacy instruction? - ANSWER Integrating
explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? -
ANSWER By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - ANSWER A language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding,
not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - ANSWER breaking down reading into smaller parts like sounds, word
meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and
observations, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at
grade level and one for students reading below grade level. - ANSWER
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - ANSWER Focuses on identifying and addressing
specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - ANSWER guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts
students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject area; typically
defined at state level
Performance Standards - ANSWER describe the level of proficiency or achievement
students should demonstrate in relation to content standards
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, Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an understanding of
the organization and structure of a text? - ANSWER Writing a summary of the text in their
own words- it requires students to understand the texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and
supporting details of the text? - ANSWER creating a story map to visualize key elements-
this helps students organize and identify the main idea and supporting details in a visual
format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy? -
ANSWER Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and
other foundational skills
What is one of the goals of a literacy-rich environment? - ANSWER fostering the
connection of letter-sound and letter-word within meaning contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? -
ANSWER regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - ANSWER tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - ANSWER listening to words and giving a thumbs up when
hearing a particular sound in a word
example of visual activity - ANSWER sorting words into two groups
Literacy Rich Classroom involves - ANSWER resources that are (RICH)-Relevant, Inclusive,
Creative, and Hands-on
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explicit, systematic teaching of decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling) skills.
How do standards help teachers keep lessons consistent throughout the school year? -
ANSWER By giving teachers a clear guide on what to teach and when
Dyslexia - ANSWER A language-based learning disability affecting reading and decoding,
not a visual issue involving seeing letters backward
Structured Literacy - ANSWER breaking down reading into smaller parts like sounds, word
meanings, and how sentences work
A teacher is planning reading instruction for his students. Based on his data and
observations, he chooses two different word sort activities, one for students reading at
grade level and one for students reading below grade level. - ANSWER
Differentiation/High Leverage Practices for Supporting All Learners
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) - ANSWER Focuses on identifying and addressing
specific needs through targeted, tiered support
Content Standards - ANSWER guidelines that outline the knowledge, skills, and concepts
students are expected to master at each grade level in a particular subject area; typically
defined at state level
Performance Standards - ANSWER describe the level of proficiency or achievement
students should demonstrate in relation to content standards
1
, Which learning activity would best support the standard demonstrating an understanding of
the organization and structure of a text? - ANSWER Writing a summary of the text in their
own words- it requires students to understand the texts overall organization and structure
Which learning activity would best support the standard of identifying the main idea and
supporting details of the text? - ANSWER creating a story map to visualize key elements-
this helps students organize and identify the main idea and supporting details in a visual
format
Which of the following best describes the approach used in structured literacy? -
ANSWER Focuses on explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, and
other foundational skills
What is one of the goals of a literacy-rich environment? - ANSWER fostering the
connection of letter-sound and letter-word within meaning contexts
Which of the following is NOT a component of a literacy-rich classroom environment? -
ANSWER regular field tips to local libraries
example of kinesthetic activity - ANSWER tracing letters in shaving cream
example of auditory activity - ANSWER listening to words and giving a thumbs up when
hearing a particular sound in a word
example of visual activity - ANSWER sorting words into two groups
Literacy Rich Classroom involves - ANSWER resources that are (RICH)-Relevant, Inclusive,
Creative, and Hands-on
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