ELA Check

 The smallest meaningful unit of language is called a

• 1. phoneme

• 2. morpheme

• 2. grapheme

• 2. lexeme

The smallest unit of speech is a

• grapheme

• phoneme

• morpheme

• supreme

The knowledge the reader brings to the text based on his/her experiences, rather than the text itself.

• Phonological Awareness

• Language Structures

• Background Knowledge

• Literacy Knowledge

The way one uses his/her knowledge of syntax and specific types of words, etc. to derive meaning from text.

• Phonemic Awareness

• Vocabulary

• Language Structures

• Literacy Knowledge

One’s ability to understand language beyond what is spoken or written in text.

• Literacy Knowledge

• Language Structures

• Decoding

• Verbal Reasoning

The 5 essential components of reading instruction include...

• comprehension, silent reading time, choice novels, vocabulary, readers' workshop

• fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics, phonemic awareness

• fluency, patience, hard work, exposure to rigorous texts, vocabulary

The best definition for reading fluency is which of the following?

• oral reading at a rate that is above benchmark for the number of words read in a minute

• oral reading with accuracy, expression, and sufficient speed to support comprehension

• oral reading with at least 90% comprehension and 95% accuracy, regardless of the rate

• oral reading supported by the ability to scan for key phrases while extracting main ideas

Findings have indicated that direct instruction plus self monitoring strategies are more effective than direct instruction only.

• true

• false

This strategy encourages students to apply 4 high-yield comprehension strategies as they collaborate in small groups to read a text.

• Discussion Web

• Reading Guides

• PALS

• Reciprocal Teaching

Which strategy is a visual representation of a topic that students can create using words, phrases, lines, arrows, space on the page, and perhaps color to help organize their ideas and show their understanding of an idea, vocabulary term, or essential question?

• Concept Attainment

• Card Sort

• Concept Mapping

• Jigsaw