Ms. Woods teaches social studies to a diverse group of students, including several
English-language learners (ELLs). She divides the class into groups of four to five
students. Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt
from the textbook to the other group members. Which of the following is a
primary rationale for using the activity?
a. Discussing expository selections improves ELLs' navigation of nonfiction text
structures
b. Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary
words
c. Providing a meaningful context increases ELLs' comprehension of academic
language
d. Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLs' application of the
appropriate register choice Correct Answer: Option C is correct because
structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new
vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students.
Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text, so
they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts. In addition,
focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures, which is
linked to reading skills. Option B is incorrect because students are learning new
content as they read their excerpts, so there is no connection to their prior
knowledge. Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both
read and present the information.
,A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice.
The first time, students listen and respond to the content. The second time,
students evaluate the tone, inflection and pace of the recording. The primary
purpose of the activity is to help students
a. understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly.
b. prepare for informal speaking opportunities.
c. collaborate on improving the message of a speech.
d. compare different presentation styles for speeches. Correct Answer: Option A
is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal
techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly. Option B is incorrect
because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech. Option C is
incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech;
rather, they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the
message. Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech
and therefore not comparing speeches.
To motivate middle school students in language arts, a teacher implements
learning clubs in the classroom. Students have a class meeting on an assigned
topic. They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the
information they learn. Finally, they add what they have learned to a blog. The
design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the
importance of which of the following?
a. Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities
b. Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them
c. Developing students' literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts
d. Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency Correct Answer: Option C is correct because learning clubs allow
students to meet in groups to discuss, reflect on and write about research topics,
which all help to develop students' literacy skills. Option A is incorrect because
, although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice, the
scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped
to come to this conclusion. Option B is incorrect because the students are not
choosing the topic based on their personal interests; the teacher assigns the
topic. Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit
instruction, and oral language is only one component of the activity.
Andre, a middle school student, is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic
words. The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension. Which of the
following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andre's reading
skills?
a. Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words
b. Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages
c. Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition
d. Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class Correct
Answer: Option A is correct because Andre's reading skills will improve as he
understands common morphemes or word parts. This understanding will help
increase Andre's rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved
comprehension. Options B, C and D are incorrect because although these
activities are strategies that help increase fluency, they do not address Andre's
specific struggle with multisyllabic words.
Ms. Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and
differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs. She then has students
write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two
versions. Through the lesson, Ms. Lovett primarily demonstrates an
understanding of the importance of which of the following?
a. Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
b. Enhancing students' comprehension by developing their listening skills
c. Improving students' comprehension by linking their prior knowledge to the text
English-language learners (ELLs). She divides the class into groups of four to five
students. Each student reads and presents the information in a different excerpt
from the textbook to the other group members. Which of the following is a
primary rationale for using the activity?
a. Discussing expository selections improves ELLs' navigation of nonfiction text
structures
b. Using prior knowledge helps ELLs make connections to unfamiliar vocabulary
words
c. Providing a meaningful context increases ELLs' comprehension of academic
language
d. Requiring the use of multiple registers develops ELLs' application of the
appropriate register choice Correct Answer: Option C is correct because
structured small group conversations allow students to practice using new
vocabulary through engaging in authentic interactions with other students.
Option A is incorrect because all students study their own sections of the text, so
they do not have help with the text structures of their excerpts. In addition,
focusing on oral language does not develop knowledge of text structures, which is
linked to reading skills. Option B is incorrect because students are learning new
content as they read their excerpts, so there is no connection to their prior
knowledge. Option D is incorrect because students use a formal register to both
read and present the information.
,A teacher has students listen to an audio recording of a presidential speech twice.
The first time, students listen and respond to the content. The second time,
students evaluate the tone, inflection and pace of the recording. The primary
purpose of the activity is to help students
a. understand the verbal skills necessary to speak publicly.
b. prepare for informal speaking opportunities.
c. collaborate on improving the message of a speech.
d. compare different presentation styles for speeches. Correct Answer: Option A
is correct because the activity described helps students understand the verbal
techniques that are necessary when speaking publicly. Option B is incorrect
because the students are listening to a formal presidential speech. Option C is
incorrect because students are not collaborating on how to improve the speech;
rather, they are responding to the content and evaluating the delivery of the
message. Option D is incorrect because students are listening to only one speech
and therefore not comparing speeches.
To motivate middle school students in language arts, a teacher implements
learning clubs in the classroom. Students have a class meeting on an assigned
topic. They then work in groups to research the topic and reflect on the
information they learn. Finally, they add what they have learned to a blog. The
design of the learning clubs best shows that the teacher understands the
importance of which of the following?
a. Placing students in groups based on their individual language-arts abilities
b. Allowing students to research topics that are of personal interest to them
c. Developing students' literacy skills through multiple language-arts contexts
d. Providing students with explicit instruction to build their oral-language
proficiency Correct Answer: Option C is correct because learning clubs allow
students to meet in groups to discuss, reflect on and write about research topics,
which all help to develop students' literacy skills. Option A is incorrect because
, although grouping students according to their abilities is a useful practice, the
scenario does not give enough information about how the students are grouped
to come to this conclusion. Option B is incorrect because the students are not
choosing the topic based on their personal interests; the teacher assigns the
topic. Option D is incorrect because the teacher is not providing explicit
instruction, and oral language is only one component of the activity.
Andre, a middle school student, is struggling to decode unfamiliar multisyllabic
words. The difficulty is affecting his fluency and comprehension. Which of the
following is the most effective instructional strategy to improve Andre's reading
skills?
a. Using cards containing common morphemes to build and segment words
b. Engaging in repeated readings of independent-reading-level passages
c. Participating in peer tutoring to develop sight word recognition
d. Practicing and presenting an oral reading performance to a class Correct
Answer: Option A is correct because Andre's reading skills will improve as he
understands common morphemes or word parts. This understanding will help
increase Andre's rapid word recognition and fluency and lead to improved
comprehension. Options B, C and D are incorrect because although these
activities are strategies that help increase fluency, they do not address Andre's
specific struggle with multisyllabic words.
Ms. Lovett completes a Venn diagram as she explains the similarities and
differences between two versions of The Three Little Pigs. She then has students
write evaluative statements describing the major differences between the two
versions. Through the lesson, Ms. Lovett primarily demonstrates an
understanding of the importance of which of the following?
a. Allowing students an opportunity to independently apply comprehension skills
b. Enhancing students' comprehension by developing their listening skills
c. Improving students' comprehension by linking their prior knowledge to the text
