Asset / Strength-Based Approach -correct answer-an educational approach, which builds
learning around a student's strengths and existing knowledge, rather than focusing on what
they lack.
When using an asset-based approach, teachers need to get to know students well to identify
each child's academic assets and build on those strengths.
Intrinsically Motivated -correct answer-students draw their motivation from the learning
process itself
Dysgraphia -correct answer-language-based disorder, in which one struggles with the
mechanics of writing resulting in impaired or illegible handwriting
Messy handwriting (due to issues such as poor formation of letters, improper size, spacing
between letters or words, or slant of words) is the main sign of dysgraphia.
Orthography -correct answer-Spelling patterns of language
Morphology -correct answer-The study of forms of words, including affixes, roots, stems,
and parts of speech.
The word "bicycles" is made up of three individual morphemes. The prefix bi-, the stem
cycle, and the suffix -s.
Independent Reading -correct answer-reading done by students independent of the teacher.
This reading can be either assigned or student selected. Typically silent.
Alphabetic Principle -correct answer-The understanding that there is a logical/systematic
relationship between the sounds of spoken English and the letters and letter-patterns of
written English.
mapping speech to print
Flexible Grouping -correct answer-grouping students based on their learning needs or
interests
After reviewing the student test results, a teacher can use flexible grouping to organize
groups based on students' areas of weakness.
Learning Objectives -correct answer-the specific skill or knowledge that the student is
expected to master in a lesson
,The students will be able to appropriately use a question mark.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines -correct answer-detailed descriptions of expected
behaviors across multiple skill domains that should be observed in children from the
beginning to the end of prekindergarten
The Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines offer suggestions on ways to deliver developmentally
appropriate experiences for prekindergarten children.
Guided Reading -correct answer-Reading done by students with teacher support. This
reading will be done within the framework of a lesson and often in a small group setting with
the teacher.
Response to Intervention (RtI) -correct answer-a process to monitor and measure student
progress in the general education curriculum after instructional intervention is provided
small group pull-out, tutoring
Print Concepts -correct answer-The general rules governing text
text is read from left to right and top to bottom
Relatedness -correct answer-A student's connection to others
Reading Comprehension -correct answer-the ability to read a text and understand its
meaning
Jessie read the book and was able to explain to me why the character lied in Chapter 3.
Phonological Awareness -correct answer-the understanding and ability to hear individual
words, syllables, and sounds in spoken language apart from print
you can do this in the dark
Mentor Text -correct answer-Books or other pieces of literature that are revisited
throughout the school year for different purposes in literacy instruction
, Due to its unique narrative and abundance of figurative language, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is
a popular mentor text to use in a language arts classroom.
Scaffolding -correct answer-a method of teaching that involves gradually removing aids
when teaching new concepts
When teaching how identify adjectives, a teacher starts with explicit teaching. Then, she
leads the class in guided instruction, and repeats or rephrases the necessary information.
Next, she prompts the students with questions like "what kind?" and "which one?"
Eventually, students identify adjectives independently.
Reading Fluency -correct answer-The ability to read with appropriate speed, accuracy, and
prosody
Syllable Awareness / Syllabication / Syllable Segmentation -correct answer-the ability to hear
individual parts/syllables of words
"Education" has four syllables "ed-u-ca-tion"
Syntax -correct answer-Rules that govern the construction of words in order to make
phrases, clauses, and sentences. (sentence structure)
Subject-verb Agreement or Pronoun-Antecedent agreement
Differentiation -correct answer-teaching that offers multiple options for learning the
material based on different student needs and learning styles
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) -correct answer-The state foundation curriculum
developed by the State Board of Education, that requires all students to demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to read, write, compute, problem solve, think critically, apply
technology, and communicate across all subject areas
Competence -correct answer-A student's desire to perform
Interest Survey -correct answer-questions that ask students the types of books they enjoy
reading
given by the teacher at the beginning of the year to determine what books to assign to meet
the interests of the class
Autonomy -correct answer-A student's ability to self-govern or self-motivate
learning around a student's strengths and existing knowledge, rather than focusing on what
they lack.
When using an asset-based approach, teachers need to get to know students well to identify
each child's academic assets and build on those strengths.
Intrinsically Motivated -correct answer-students draw their motivation from the learning
process itself
Dysgraphia -correct answer-language-based disorder, in which one struggles with the
mechanics of writing resulting in impaired or illegible handwriting
Messy handwriting (due to issues such as poor formation of letters, improper size, spacing
between letters or words, or slant of words) is the main sign of dysgraphia.
Orthography -correct answer-Spelling patterns of language
Morphology -correct answer-The study of forms of words, including affixes, roots, stems,
and parts of speech.
The word "bicycles" is made up of three individual morphemes. The prefix bi-, the stem
cycle, and the suffix -s.
Independent Reading -correct answer-reading done by students independent of the teacher.
This reading can be either assigned or student selected. Typically silent.
Alphabetic Principle -correct answer-The understanding that there is a logical/systematic
relationship between the sounds of spoken English and the letters and letter-patterns of
written English.
mapping speech to print
Flexible Grouping -correct answer-grouping students based on their learning needs or
interests
After reviewing the student test results, a teacher can use flexible grouping to organize
groups based on students' areas of weakness.
Learning Objectives -correct answer-the specific skill or knowledge that the student is
expected to master in a lesson
,The students will be able to appropriately use a question mark.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines -correct answer-detailed descriptions of expected
behaviors across multiple skill domains that should be observed in children from the
beginning to the end of prekindergarten
The Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines offer suggestions on ways to deliver developmentally
appropriate experiences for prekindergarten children.
Guided Reading -correct answer-Reading done by students with teacher support. This
reading will be done within the framework of a lesson and often in a small group setting with
the teacher.
Response to Intervention (RtI) -correct answer-a process to monitor and measure student
progress in the general education curriculum after instructional intervention is provided
small group pull-out, tutoring
Print Concepts -correct answer-The general rules governing text
text is read from left to right and top to bottom
Relatedness -correct answer-A student's connection to others
Reading Comprehension -correct answer-the ability to read a text and understand its
meaning
Jessie read the book and was able to explain to me why the character lied in Chapter 3.
Phonological Awareness -correct answer-the understanding and ability to hear individual
words, syllables, and sounds in spoken language apart from print
you can do this in the dark
Mentor Text -correct answer-Books or other pieces of literature that are revisited
throughout the school year for different purposes in literacy instruction
, Due to its unique narrative and abundance of figurative language, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is
a popular mentor text to use in a language arts classroom.
Scaffolding -correct answer-a method of teaching that involves gradually removing aids
when teaching new concepts
When teaching how identify adjectives, a teacher starts with explicit teaching. Then, she
leads the class in guided instruction, and repeats or rephrases the necessary information.
Next, she prompts the students with questions like "what kind?" and "which one?"
Eventually, students identify adjectives independently.
Reading Fluency -correct answer-The ability to read with appropriate speed, accuracy, and
prosody
Syllable Awareness / Syllabication / Syllable Segmentation -correct answer-the ability to hear
individual parts/syllables of words
"Education" has four syllables "ed-u-ca-tion"
Syntax -correct answer-Rules that govern the construction of words in order to make
phrases, clauses, and sentences. (sentence structure)
Subject-verb Agreement or Pronoun-Antecedent agreement
Differentiation -correct answer-teaching that offers multiple options for learning the
material based on different student needs and learning styles
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) -correct answer-The state foundation curriculum
developed by the State Board of Education, that requires all students to demonstrate the
knowledge and skills necessary to read, write, compute, problem solve, think critically, apply
technology, and communicate across all subject areas
Competence -correct answer-A student's desire to perform
Interest Survey -correct answer-questions that ask students the types of books they enjoy
reading
given by the teacher at the beginning of the year to determine what books to assign to meet
the interests of the class
Autonomy -correct answer-A student's ability to self-govern or self-motivate
