Indiana Praxis 5205 Practice Flashcard

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What comprehension strategy is used when predicting what will happen next in a story based on the title and illustrations?

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Making inferences

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What stage of the writing process involves creating an outline before drafting an essay?

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Prewriting

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What is an appropriate activity for teaching concepts of print to preschool students?

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Showing students how to hold a book and track words from left to right

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What activity best helps students understand the concept of cause and effect in stories?

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Discussing what happens as a result of a character's actions

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What instructional strategy can help a student who reads in a monotone voice with frequent pauses?

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Having the student practice repeated readings of a passage

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Define 'summarizing' in the context of reading comprehension.

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Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas of a text into a shorter form.

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What does 'activating background knowledge' mean in reading comprehension?

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Activating background knowledge refers to the process of recalling prior knowledge related to a text before reading.

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What is the purpose of 'monitoring comprehension' during reading?

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Monitoring comprehension involves being aware of one's understanding of the text and making adjustments as needed.

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What is the role of 'revising' in the writing process?

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Revising involves making changes to improve the content and structure of a draft.

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What is 'editing' in the context of writing?

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Editing focuses on correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors in a written piece.