A temporary support, guidance, or assistance provided to a student on a new or complex task.
100
What is word identification?
The ability to read aloud, or decode, words correctly.
100
What is a whole-to-part phonics lesson?
This lesson starts with sentences, then looks at words, and "ends up" with the sound-symbol relationship that is the focus of the lesson.
100
What are the 3 systems for classifying reading comprehension?
1. literal
2. inferential
3. evaluative
100
What is a narrative text?
A story or written account of actual or fictional events. Example: short story or novel
200
What is a benchmark group?
Students in a benchmark group are experiencing a small level of difficulty in achieving standards.
200
What is phonics?
The ability to make the correct association between the sounds and the symbols of a language.
200
What is analogy phonics?
Students are taught unfamiliar words by comparing them to known words, usually with onsets and rimes.
200
List 5 common expository text structures.
1. Cause and effect
2. Problem and solution
3. Compare/contrast
4. Sequence
5. Description
200
What is a story map?
Story maps provide a visual representation of certain story elements. It helps students think about how a story is structured and how the elements relate.
300
List 4 methods for monitoring student independent reading.
1. Student maintained reading logs
2. Book Reports
3. Formal and Informal Oral presentations
4. Individual Conferences
300
What is a consonant digraph?
A two-letter combination that makes ones sound. For example: ph in phone
300
Name one type of phonics test.
1. Decode in isolation test
or
2. Decode in context text
300
List 5 things that affect comprehension.
1. Word analysis
2. Fluency
3. Vocabulary
4. Academic Language
5. Background knowledge
Provides greater familiarity with language patterns, Increases reading fluency, Increases vocabulary, Broadens knowledge in the content areas, Motivates further reading
List 2 ways a teacher can help an advanced learners acquire phonics skills, sight words, and spelling skills.
1. Increase the pace or complexity of instruction.
2. Build on and extend current knowledge and skills.
400
What is inferential comprehension?
The ability of a reader to interpret what she or he has read.
400
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggerated comparison.
Example: "scared to death"
500
What are the key factors in differentiated reading instruction?
Students' Knowledge and Skills
Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills
Pacing of Instruction
Complexity of the Content/Skills to be Presented
500
What are 4 word identification strategies?
1. Phonics
2. Sight words
3. Morphology
4. Context clues
500
List 2 examples of how a teacher can help struggling readers with reading difficulties acquire the phonics skill, sight words, and spelling skills they need.
1. Focus on key phonics skills and high frequency sight words.
2. Use a variety of concrete examples to explain a concept.
500
What is literal comprehension?
The ability of a reader to understand the surface meaning of a text.