LETRS UNIT 5 COMBINED SESSION 1- 6 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED

Recognizing the meaning of a partially known word in context is an example of: - ANSWER d. receptive vocabulary A developed vocabulary in preschoolers predicts better reading comprehension in third grade. - ANSWER true About how many words should be taught in depth per week in the primary grades? - ANSWER 10 Every word a student is exposed to is stored in both the phonological and semantic lexicons. - ANSWER false Which of these statements are true? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER a. It is impossible to measure the exact size of a person's vocabulary. c. The average student entering kindergarten knows about 4,000 words. d. In the primary grades, about 10 words per week can be taught in-depth. LETRS Unit 5 Session 2 Deep knowledge of a word's meaning may include personal associations triggered by the word. - ANSWER True The internal associations of the dimensions of word knowledge are also known as: - ANSWER Semantic Map Which of the following can help students establish high-quality mental connections in memory as they learn words? Select all that apply. - ANSWER Placing students in a language-rich environment AND reading aloud to students, AND explicit teaching of selected words Techniques for enhancing interactive book reading include (select all that apply): - ANSWER Using props to introduce new words AND using words students know when defining a new word AND elaborating on student responses. Which test may be used for both screening and progress monitoring of vocabulary? - ANSWER Acadience® Learning K-6 Word Use Fluency subtest LETRS Unit 5 Session 3 Which of the following are good criteria for selecting Tier 2 words to teach in- depth? Select all that apply. - ANSWER words that students are likely to encounter in other readings AND words that are central to the meaning of the passage Word lists are an ideal method for selecting vocabulary to teach to students. - ANSWER False. ELs' needs for vocabulary instruction may differ from native speakers because (select all that apply): - ANSWER they may be unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words AND they may need explicit interpretation of figurative language Inhibiting students' use of their native language is counterproductive to developing proficiency in English. - ANSWER True. Low-frequency words that pertain to a specific area of study would be considered: - ANSWER Tier 3 LETRS Unit 5 Session 4 When introducing new words for in-depth instruction, it's best to do it in writing before using the words orally. - ANSWER false After explaining the meaning of a new word to students, the next step should be to: - ANSWER give examples of how to use the word in context Useful adaptations of word instruction for English Learners (ELs) include (select all that apply): - ANSWER adding emphasis on potential phonological confusions AND having students repeat simple sentences using the word AND adding references to a cognate. Explicit vocabulary instruction includes which of the following? Select all that apply. - ANSWER explaining the new word's meaning using a student-friendly definition AND using visual prompts or actions to clarify word meaning The instruction "Tell your partner about a time you acted responsibly" is an example of: - ANSWER eliciting word use LETRS Unit 5 Session 5 Which term relates to a students ability to use word meanings in both speaking and writing? - ANSWER expressive vocabulary In teaching the antonyms and synonyms of a word such as generosity, a teacher would be emphasizing which aspect of language? - ANSWER semantics Once students have learned to decode printed words, which strand of the Reading Rope model (Scarborough, 2001) is the best single predictor of reading comprehension? - ANSWER vocabulary Which conclusion was documented by the Hart and Risley (1995) research team regarding the relationship between home language exposure and later reading comprehension? - ANSWER The number of words to which preschoolers are exposed predicts their vocabulary knowledge at grade three. Which of these is the least effective way to foster implicit learning of the vocabulary students need for classroom success? - ANSWER providing several hours daily of children's television programs