The Big Picture

Which of the following is a major source of reading failure?

• Ineffective teaching methods

• Lack of student motivation

• Low score on the NAEP

Which word describes the brain activation patterns in good and poor readers?

• Similar

• Different

Which of the following are defining characteristics of students with dyslexia? (Check ALL that apply)

• Poor decoding

• Poor vocabulary

• Poor spelling

• Poor visual skills

Which is most likely to be the cause of the fourth-grade slump?

• Lack of motivation to learn difficult subjects and concepts

• Reading of academic texts containing more challenging words and concepts

• Shift from a self-contained classroom to different content area classrooms

All of the following are essential components of comprehensive reading instruction except which one?

• Silent Reading

• Phonics

• Vocabulary

• Phonemic Awareness

Which type of reading assessment is appropriate for all students at the beginning of the school year?

• Diagnostic

• Screening

• Progress Monitoring

How often should a teacher monitor the progress of students who are reading significantly below the expected level?

• Biweekly

• Monthly

• 3 times a year

What would most likely be the cause of an adolescent's low motivation and interest in reading?

• Too much independent reading

• Difficulty in first learning to read

• Good activation in the back of the brain

Where are students most likely to encounter new academic vocabulary?

• Conversation with an adult

• Prime-time TV shows

• Children's books

All of the following statements describe effective reading instruction for ELLs except which one?

• ELL's first language literacy does not affect their literacy development in English.

• ELLs benefit from instruction in the essential components of reading.

• ELLs need more work in vocabulary than native English speakers.