WGU C909 Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions Pre-Assessment Exam 2024/2025

Which stage of writing development involves correcting mechanical elements such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling? a. editing b. drafting c. publishing d. prewriting - Answer- a. Which term describes young children who read words based on visual cues? a. full alphabetic stage b. pre-alphabetic stage c. partial alphabetic stage d. consolidated alphabetic stage - Answer- b. Why is oral language development critical to reading development? a. students draw on the complexities of spoken language as a bridge to emergent literacy b. students develop reading skills by understanding the rules of complex culturally diverse language c. students can use their knowledge of phonics to sound out written words they do not immediately recognize. d. students with simple oral language skills will use fewer vocabulary words when they write than when they speak - Answer- a. How are reading and writing development connected? a. reading and writing depend on different cognitive structures and strategies b. what students learn through informal writing is dependent upon reading level c. writing extends reading experiences to integrate what students know in a logical way d. writing and reading are solitary experiences so students can strengthen metacognitive skills - Answer- c. Which research-based strategy most effectively assists teaching students about the accomplishments of several historical figures? a. students practice small group choral reading from trade books b. students do quick reads for fast understanding of historical problems c. students share information with the class from television news stories d. students create Venn diagrams using trade books and their history text - Answer- d. A gifted and talented sixth-grade class is studying Native American culture. The teacher wants students to develop their reading and writing skills while completing the standards-based lesson plan. The lesson plan in the curriculum guide states that the students will do the following: • Read three books on Native American culture. • Research where and how most Native Americans live today. Find two sources. • Write a book report on a self-selected book about the Native American culture. How could the teacher adapt the lesson plan to help these gifted and talented students improve their reading and writing skills? a. have the gifted and talented students peer review classmates' book reports on Native American culture b. have the gifted and talented students participate in a whole-class discussion concerning Native American dress, foods, and customs c. have the gifted and talented students take an oral assessment where they justify their conclusions from their research on Native American culture d. have the gifted and talented students create graphic organizers as they work independently to write and publish their papers on Native American culture - Answer- d.