TEXES SCIENCE OF TEACHING READING (STR) (293) QUIZ 1 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A reading teacher has built 50 minutes into her weekly schedule each week for students to read a book
of their choice. What is the biggest benefit of using class time for student-led independent reading?
A
Students will be able to meet classroom reading goals without reading at home.
B
It promotes the idea that reading is pleasurable and enjoyable.
C
It allows the teacher to catch up on lesson plans and grading during this time.
D
Students can practice reading lessons learned that week under the guidance of the teacher. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: B
By providing class time to read books of student choice, the teacher is validating that reading is fun and
worth spending time doing.
A second-grade teacher is emailing parents with a list of ideas that parents can use to support their
children's literacy development. Which of the following suggestions is least likely to appear on that list?
A
Make time for your child to read aloud to you.
B
Read aloud to your child.
C
Find opportunities for your child to see you reading books.
D
Encourage variety by providing new books and discourage your child from rereading books. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: D
It is beneficial to children's fluency to reread books. Parents should not be told to discourage rereading.
, Which of the following classroom scenarios would NOT be specifically benefited by the use of small
group instruction?
A
a third-grade class with multiple English language learners
B
a first-grade class that presents classroom management challenges, such as struggling to remain on task
C
a fifth-grade class with students at a wide range of reading levels
D
a kindergarten class with students who entered with a wide range of alphabetic awareness - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: B
Small-group instruction relies on relative independence for the students not currently involved in the
small group. The teacher would need to address these issues with the class in order to make good use of
small-group instruction.
Which of the following are appropriate ways for a teacher to help students develop literacy?
Select all answers that apply.
A
Expect students to provide text evidence for their answers.
B
Prevent overlap instruction in writing and speaking until students achieve mastery in reading.
C
Require each student to read unfamiliar texts aloud to the class on a regular basis.
D
Provide flexible classroom seating to facilitate an easy transition between independent work and the
opportunity to discuss their reading and writing with peers. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Choices: A,
D
A-Students should interact with literature from an early age by responding to questions and supporting
their answers, orally and later also in writing, with evidence from the text.
D- While there will need to be seating options for independent work, the class must also be organized to
facilitate student grouping for discussions with each other and small group discussions that include the
teacher.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A reading teacher has built 50 minutes into her weekly schedule each week for students to read a book
of their choice. What is the biggest benefit of using class time for student-led independent reading?
A
Students will be able to meet classroom reading goals without reading at home.
B
It promotes the idea that reading is pleasurable and enjoyable.
C
It allows the teacher to catch up on lesson plans and grading during this time.
D
Students can practice reading lessons learned that week under the guidance of the teacher. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: B
By providing class time to read books of student choice, the teacher is validating that reading is fun and
worth spending time doing.
A second-grade teacher is emailing parents with a list of ideas that parents can use to support their
children's literacy development. Which of the following suggestions is least likely to appear on that list?
A
Make time for your child to read aloud to you.
B
Read aloud to your child.
C
Find opportunities for your child to see you reading books.
D
Encourage variety by providing new books and discourage your child from rereading books. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: D
It is beneficial to children's fluency to reread books. Parents should not be told to discourage rereading.
, Which of the following classroom scenarios would NOT be specifically benefited by the use of small
group instruction?
A
a third-grade class with multiple English language learners
B
a first-grade class that presents classroom management challenges, such as struggling to remain on task
C
a fifth-grade class with students at a wide range of reading levels
D
a kindergarten class with students who entered with a wide range of alphabetic awareness - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Correct Choice: B
Small-group instruction relies on relative independence for the students not currently involved in the
small group. The teacher would need to address these issues with the class in order to make good use of
small-group instruction.
Which of the following are appropriate ways for a teacher to help students develop literacy?
Select all answers that apply.
A
Expect students to provide text evidence for their answers.
B
Prevent overlap instruction in writing and speaking until students achieve mastery in reading.
C
Require each student to read unfamiliar texts aloud to the class on a regular basis.
D
Provide flexible classroom seating to facilitate an easy transition between independent work and the
opportunity to discuss their reading and writing with peers. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Correct Choices: A,
D
A-Students should interact with literature from an early age by responding to questions and supporting
their answers, orally and later also in writing, with evidence from the text.
D- While there will need to be seating options for independent work, the class must also be organized to
facilitate student grouping for discussions with each other and small group discussions that include the
teacher.
