LETRS Unit 5 - 8 Posttest Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Of the topic sentences below, which one would be most appropriate for writing an
opinion?
All 280,000 plants on Earth belong to one of four groups.
Once I saw a mountain lion up close.
This book about wolves is one of my favorites.
Wolves and dogs are alike in some ways and different in others.
Correct Answer
This book about wolves is one of my favorites.
Question 2
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
Question 3
Which teaching strategy is most likely to help students construct a mental model of a
text's meanings?
asking students to do an unassisted cold read of the text
having students discuss their favorite books as a group
accepting any interpretation that a student generates
anticipating the takeaways and building background knowledge
Correct Answer
anticipating the takeaways and building background knowledge
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, Question 4
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
Question 5
Good readers will stop and reread a portion of the text for clarification if they don't
understand it. This behavior demonstrates:
an understanding of vocabulary words in context.
the ability to maintain a fluent reading pace.
the application of background knowledge.
cognitive flexibility and metacognition.
Correct Answer
cognitive flexibility and metacognition.
Question 6
Which one of the following is not a key difference between narrative and
informational text?
the types of cohesive devices or transition words that are used
the length, density, and complexity of sentences
the logical structure of the paragraphs and discourse
its appropriateness for classroom libraries in all grades
Correct Answer
its appropriateness for classroom libraries in all grades
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Of the topic sentences below, which one would be most appropriate for writing an
opinion?
All 280,000 plants on Earth belong to one of four groups.
Once I saw a mountain lion up close.
This book about wolves is one of my favorites.
Wolves and dogs are alike in some ways and different in others.
Correct Answer
This book about wolves is one of my favorites.
Question 2
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
Question 3
Which teaching strategy is most likely to help students construct a mental model of a
text's meanings?
asking students to do an unassisted cold read of the text
having students discuss their favorite books as a group
accepting any interpretation that a student generates
anticipating the takeaways and building background knowledge
Correct Answer
anticipating the takeaways and building background knowledge
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, Question 4
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
Question 5
Good readers will stop and reread a portion of the text for clarification if they don't
understand it. This behavior demonstrates:
an understanding of vocabulary words in context.
the ability to maintain a fluent reading pace.
the application of background knowledge.
cognitive flexibility and metacognition.
Correct Answer
cognitive flexibility and metacognition.
Question 6
Which one of the following is not a key difference between narrative and
informational text?
the types of cohesive devices or transition words that are used
the length, density, and complexity of sentences
the logical structure of the paragraphs and discourse
its appropriateness for classroom libraries in all grades
Correct Answer
its appropriateness for classroom libraries in all grades
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