Elementary Reading Methods And Interventions – WGU
C909: Questions And Answers
Why is oral language development critical to reading development?
Right Ans - Students draw on the complexities of spoken language as a
bridge to emergent literacy.
How are reading and writing development connected? Right Ans -
Writing extends reading experiences to integrate what students know in a
logical way.
Which research-based strategy most effectively assists teaching students
about the accomplishments of several historical figures? Right Ans -
Students create Venn diagrams using trade books and their history text.
Phonics Right Ans - involves the relationship between sounds and
WRITTEN symbols
Phonetic awareness Right Ans - The understanding that spoken words
can be broken into sounds
Comprehension Strategies Right Ans - Flexible plans adapted to a
variety of tasks
Which practice should be included in a comprehensive, balanced approach
to literacy development for elementary students? Right Ans - Using
books from a variety of resources
Venn Diagram Right Ans - Allows a comparison of ideas
Semantic mapping Right Ans - Organizes ideas for writing
descriptions/graphic organizers
Which two lesson plans incorporate developmentally appropriate reading
strategies for first-graders at the beginning of the year? Right Ans - A
plan that incorporates experiential learning
A plan that incorporates guided reading
, Small group of above-level readers Right Ans - Emphasize
comprehension skills
Small group of below-level readers Right Ans - Emphasize decoding
strategies
Small group of on-level readers Right Ans - Read leveled books for both
fluency and comprehension
Large group of readers at multiple levels Right Ans - Model strategies
and set goals
A fourth-grade class is reading historical fiction books to integrate social
studies into the English language arts classroom. Which lesson plan
incorporates a developmentally appropriate, formative assessment?
Right Ans - The teacher will use an anticipation guide, have students read
the book in groups, and take quizzes after they read each chapter.
A first-grade teacher wants a developmentally appropriate, formative
assessment to measure students' reading fluency that will guide future
instruction. Which assessment meets the needs of this teacher? Right
Ans - Perform a readers' theater
DIBELS Right Ans - letter-name knowledge, nonsense word decoding,
and oral-reading fluency,
Tier 2/RTI Right Ans - small group
Which two strategies help create a literacy-rich environment in an
elementary classroom? Right Ans - Creating time for independent
reading during instructional time
Structuring regular opportunities for students to choose their reading
material
Which type of lesson plan activities incorporates current best practices for
elementary school English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels?
Right Ans - Activities involving identification and comparison of important
concepts
C909: Questions And Answers
Why is oral language development critical to reading development?
Right Ans - Students draw on the complexities of spoken language as a
bridge to emergent literacy.
How are reading and writing development connected? Right Ans -
Writing extends reading experiences to integrate what students know in a
logical way.
Which research-based strategy most effectively assists teaching students
about the accomplishments of several historical figures? Right Ans -
Students create Venn diagrams using trade books and their history text.
Phonics Right Ans - involves the relationship between sounds and
WRITTEN symbols
Phonetic awareness Right Ans - The understanding that spoken words
can be broken into sounds
Comprehension Strategies Right Ans - Flexible plans adapted to a
variety of tasks
Which practice should be included in a comprehensive, balanced approach
to literacy development for elementary students? Right Ans - Using
books from a variety of resources
Venn Diagram Right Ans - Allows a comparison of ideas
Semantic mapping Right Ans - Organizes ideas for writing
descriptions/graphic organizers
Which two lesson plans incorporate developmentally appropriate reading
strategies for first-graders at the beginning of the year? Right Ans - A
plan that incorporates experiential learning
A plan that incorporates guided reading
, Small group of above-level readers Right Ans - Emphasize
comprehension skills
Small group of below-level readers Right Ans - Emphasize decoding
strategies
Small group of on-level readers Right Ans - Read leveled books for both
fluency and comprehension
Large group of readers at multiple levels Right Ans - Model strategies
and set goals
A fourth-grade class is reading historical fiction books to integrate social
studies into the English language arts classroom. Which lesson plan
incorporates a developmentally appropriate, formative assessment?
Right Ans - The teacher will use an anticipation guide, have students read
the book in groups, and take quizzes after they read each chapter.
A first-grade teacher wants a developmentally appropriate, formative
assessment to measure students' reading fluency that will guide future
instruction. Which assessment meets the needs of this teacher? Right
Ans - Perform a readers' theater
DIBELS Right Ans - letter-name knowledge, nonsense word decoding,
and oral-reading fluency,
Tier 2/RTI Right Ans - small group
Which two strategies help create a literacy-rich environment in an
elementary classroom? Right Ans - Creating time for independent
reading during instructional time
Structuring regular opportunities for students to choose their reading
material
Which type of lesson plan activities incorporates current best practices for
elementary school English Language Learners (ELLs) at various levels?
Right Ans - Activities involving identification and comparison of important
concepts
