VU Midterm

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What is the second strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope?

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Language Comprehension

Front

What should comprehension be taught alongside?

Back

Word recognition skills

Front

What does a reader's understanding of a text depend on?

Back

Background knowledge and vocabulary

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Why is it important to teach background knowledge?

Back

Writers often leave out information that they assume readers will know.

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What can expanding a student's background knowledge and vocabulary do?

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It can boost a student's overall reading comprehension.

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How can you ensure background knowledge is included in teaching?

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By explicitly teaching it and planning ahead.

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What are some ways to teach background knowledge?

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Youtube videos, experiences, stories, pictures, books, etc.

Front

How is good oral vocabulary linked to later success in reading?

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Students with more vocabulary in kindergarten become better readers.

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How is effective reading taught?

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Both direct and indirect.

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What must students be exposed to when teaching vocabulary?

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The word multiple times in different contexts.