LETRS Unit 5 Session 1 Answers
Recognizing the meaning of a partially known word in context is an example of:
d. receptive vocabulary
A developed vocabulary in preschoolers predicts better reading comprehension in third grade.
true
About how many words should be taught in depth per week in the primary grades?
10
Every word a student is exposed to is stored in both the phonological and semantic lexicons.
false
Which of these statements are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is impossible to measure the exact size of a person’s vocabulary. c. The average student
entering kindergarten knows about 4,000 words. d. In the primary grades, about 10 words per
week can be taught in-depth.
LETRS Unit 5 Session 2 Answers
Deep knowledge of a word’s meaning may include personal associations triggered by the word.
true
The internal associations of the dimensions of word knowledge are also known as:
a semantic map
Which of the following can help students establish high-quality mental connections in memory
as they learn words? Select all that apply.
placing students in a language-rich environment, reading aloud to students, and explicit teaching
of selected words
Techniques for enhancing interactive book reading include (select all that apply)
using props to introduce new words, using words students know when defining a new word, and
elaborating on student responses
Which test may be used for both screening and progress monitoring of vocabulary?
Acadience® Learning K-6 Word Use Fluency subtest
LETRS Unit 5 Session 3 Answers