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How should the teacher best deal with an academically talented student who typically finishes work ahead of other students and tends to get into mischief while waiting for others to finish?
A. Reprimand the student and remind him or her that his talents require setting a good example. B. Assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research and or in depth study of the subject, such as creating a play or making a collage.
100
An IEP is a plan for?
A) Providing a tutor for an educationally handicapped student B) Assisting students in ways beyond what the classroom teacher can provide
100
Which of the following is NOT a goal of children's literature?
A. Instruct students in the sciences, such as mathematics and biology. B. Focus on choices, morals, and values.
100
When students compare nonfiction literature to fictional literature, what differences will they find?
a. Nonfiction stories will be told in logical order and will relate only the facts, while a fictional stories are never told in logical order. b. In addition to plot, character, setting, and theme, a nonfiction work will also introduce interpretations, theory, and research.
100
If a teacher does not have time to pre-read all the books she selects in her classroom, what is a good alternative?
A) look at children's book reviews in professional materials B) seek input from children themselves about their favorite books C) seek the assistance of the school librarian D) all of the above
200
The most important factor for the teacher to keep in mind when teaching students with disabilities is?
A) Vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students B)Slow the pace of classroom instruction to give the disabled students time to catch up
200
A 504 differs from an IEP in that the 504?
A) Focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled students within the classroom B) Requires regular monitoring and may be adjusted during the school year
200
In which genre does the literature rely on the reader's suspension of disbelief about magical and mythical creatures?
A. Fantasy B. Science Fiction
200
Which of the following would you expect children in grades k-2 to learn by being exposed to both fictional and nonfictional literature?
a. How to tell fiction from nonfiction. b. How to research to find information.
200
the adaptation of language in a piece of writing to meet the author's purpose or audience is called?
A) voice B) Style
300
Seeking the appropriate method for meeting the needs of a disabled students is most often initiated by?
A) The student's classroom teacher B) Parents
300
Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a parent conference?
A. The child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school. B. The teacher wants to ask for parent support or involvement in specific activities.
300
A story about a young detective who solves mysteries using mental and physical skills would be classified as...
A. Action and Adventure B. Horror and ghost stories
300
In selecting literature for children, the most important first step a teacher should perform is to evaluate?
a. Whether the plots are appealing b. Class composition and preferences
300
the perspective from which a story is told is called?
A) theme B) point of view
400
Involvement of parents in developing a students IEP is essential because?
A) An IEP must be approved by a parent before it can be enacted B) Parents know their children's needs and an IEP must be tailored to those needs
400
What is the advantage of placing students in community organizations like the ASB (Associated Student Body) or the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)?
A. These organizations provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and learn to appreciate the value of collaborative processes. B. Membership in these organizations can be listed on a student resume when the student is applying to colleges or universities.
400
The statement, "He ran as fast a startled rabbit," is an example of ...
a. analogy b. symbolism
400
What is the best way for a teacher to make sure that books in the classroom are at an appropriate reading level, neither too easy nor so difficult that beginning readers will become frustrated?
a. Provide a wide variety of reading materials for children to choose from. b. Make sure that all the books are just slightly above students' reading level, so they will grow.
400
In mr. Brock's first classroom, students are studying marine animals in science. Mr. Brock wants to select a book to read to the class that will enhance their understanding of this subject while at the same time capturing their interest in a story. which of the following would be the best choice?
A) The wild whale watch, part of the magic school bus series, a chapter book about whales B)The whale watchers guide, a book designed to help plan a whale watching trip
500
Which of the following genres is the most important for children just beginning to become readers in grades K, 1, and 2?
a. legends and tall tales. B. Alphabet books, wordless picture books, and easy-to-read books.
500
Young children are more likely to respond to analogies in stories than to metaphors because...
a. metaphors and symbols are usually found only in books that children find boring because their abstractions. b. The ability to understand the kinds of abstraction expressed in metaphors is not developed until later in childhood.
500
One of the most important elements in children's literature that captures children's interest is...
a. character b. accuracy
500
which of the following describes one difference between role-play writing and early writing?
A) in role play writing, the child writes in scribbles that are only meaningful to him or her. in early writing, the child uses real letters B)in early writing, the child has a sense of audience and a purpose for writing. In role play writing the child writes from the point of view of an imaginary character.