TEXES Science Of Teaching Reading (STR) (293)
Quiz 1-5 Verified Questions And Answers
A reading teacher has built 50 minutes into her weekly schedule each week for students to read a book of their
choice. What is the biggest benefit of using class time for student-led independent reading?
A
Students will be able to meet classroom reading goals without reading at home.
B
It promotes the idea that reading is pleasurable and enjoyable.
C
It allows the teacher to catch up on lesson plans and grading during this time.
D
Students can practice reading lessons learned that week under the guidance of the teacher. ANS Correct
Choice: B
By providing class time to read books of student choice, the teacher is validating that reading is fun and worth
spending time doing.
A second-grade teacher is emailing parents with a list of ideas that parents can use to support their children's
literacy development. Which of the following suggestions is least likely to appear on that list?
A
Make time for your child to read aloud to you.
B
Read aloud to your child.
C
Find opportunities for your child to see you reading books.
D
Encourage variety by providing new books and discourage your child from rereading books. ANS Correct
Choice: D
It is beneficial to children's fluency to reread books. Parents should not be told to discourage rereading.
Which of the following classroom scenarios would NOT be specifically benefited by the use of small group
instruction?
A
,a third-grade class with multiple English language learners
B
a first-grade class that presents classroom management challenges, such as struggling to remain on task
C
a fifth-grade class with students at a wide range of reading levels
D
a kindergarten class with students who entered with a wide range of alphabetic awareness ANS Correct
Choice: B
Small-group instruction relies on relative independence for the students not currently involved in the small
group. The teacher would need to address these issues with the class in order to make good use of small-group
instruction.
Which of the following are appropriate ways for a teacher to help students develop literacy?
Select all answers that apply.
A
Expect students to provide text evidence for their answers.
B
Prevent overlap instruction in writing and speaking until students achieve mastery in reading.
C
Require each student to read unfamiliar texts aloud to the class on a regular basis.
D
Provide flexible classroom seating to facilitate an easy transition between independent work and the
opportunity to discuss their reading and writing with peers. ANS Correct Choices: A, D
A-Students should interact with literature from an early age by responding to questions and supporting their
answers, orally and later also in writing, with evidence from the text.
D- While there will need to be seating options for independent work, the class must also be organized to
facilitate student grouping for discussions with each other and small group discussions that include the teacher.
Which of the following are appropriate ways for a teacher to encourage home involvement in promoting
literacy development?
Select all answers that apply.
A
asking students how often their parents read to them
, B
assigning students to write about their families
C
weekly communication through email with information about the week's literacy focus in class
D
hosting a parent night at which the teacher shares ways to improve phonological awareness ANS Correct
Choice: C,D
C -ongoing communication with families promotes home involvement.
D -A parent night with a literacy focus would promote home involvement.
Lincoln is a student in Ms. Johnson's 2nd-grade class who lacks self-regulation skills. He is impulsive and
often disrupts the class. Ms. Johnson is always reminding him to stay on task and engage in appropriate
behaviors. Based on the Response to Intervention (RtI) model, which of the following Tier 2 strategies is most
likely to help this student?
A
Setting consistent schedules, procedures, and daily routines for Lincoln and his classmates to follow.
B
Developing a self-monitoring chart, which Lincoln can use to record his behaviors daily.
C
Sending Lincoln to meet with the school counselor for behavioral training during class time.
D
Ignoring the problem behaviors, so as not to draw unnecessary attention to Lincoln. ANS Correct Choice:
B
A self-monitoring chart is an effective way to increase self-management by prompting Lincoln to self-reflect
on performance and self-record behavior. This can be considered a Tier 2 strategy, as it's targeted towards
helping Lincoln with his problem
Which of the following classroom scenarios would NOT be specifically benefited by the use of small group
instruction?
A
a kindergarten class with students who entered with a wide range of alphabetic awareness
B
a third-grade class with multiple English language learners
C
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