The students were asked to predict what might happen next by working in their groups to write
an ending to the story.Which scenario illustrates students working within sociocultural theory to
complete the story? correct answers The students worked within their group exchanging ideas
and rereading the story. They agreed on an ending together
Which stage of writing development involves correcting mechanical elements such as grammar,
punctuation, and spelling? correct answers Editing
Which term describes young children who read words based on visual cues? correct answers Pre-
alphabetic stage
Why is oral language development critical to reading development? correct answers Students
draw on the complexities of spoken language as a bridge to emergent literacy.
How are reading and writing development connected? correct answers 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? correct answers Students create Venn diagrams
using trade books and their history text.
How could the teacher adapt the lesson plan to help these gifted and talented students improve
their reading and writing skills? correct answers Have the gifted and talented students create
graphic organizers as they work independently to write and publish their papers on Native
American culture
Which two strategies could the teacher use to adapt this lesson plan to help improve students'
vocabulary skills? correct answers Have students write an essay about famous Native Americans
in which they use ten new vocabulary words
, Have each student create a graphic organizer that includes at least five new vocabulary words to
depict what they learned about Native American cultures
Which strategy can the teacher use to most effectively build students' pre-reading comprehension
skills? correct answers Have students look at the book's front cover, pose questions, and make
predictions
The relationship between letters and sounds
The understanding that spoken words can be broken into sounds
Flexible plans adapted to a variety of tasks
Supporting student learning to higher levels correct answers Phonics
Phonemic awareness
Comprehension strategies
Scaffolding
Which practice should be included in a comprehensive, balanced approach to literacy
development for elementary students? correct answers Using books from a variety of genres and
sources
Provides opportunities for reflection
Generates ideas for writing
Allows a comparison of ideas
Organizes ideas for writing descriptions correct answers Journaling
Brainstorming
Venn Diagram
Semantic Mapping
Which two lesson plans incorporate developmentally appropriate reading strategies for first-
graders at the beginning of the year? correct answers A plan that incorporates guided reading