Prelim - Teaching English in the Elementary Grades

1. The art of using language proficiently to communicate an idea.

• A. Art

• B. Language

• C. Language Arts

• D. Language Arts Tool

2. A way of communicating an idea, whether it is done through music, paint,

sculpture, or dance.

• A. Art

• B. Language

• C. Language Arts

• D. Language Arts Tool

3. Able to use a language proficiently to communicate an idea.

• A. Art

• B. Language

• C. Language Arts

• D. Language Arts Tool

4. Reading with accuracy, speed, and understanding.

• A. Conducting Research

• B. Context Clues

• C. Drafting

• D. Fluency

5. The meaning of a word can often be gleaned from clues in the surrounding

context.

• A. Conducting Research

• B. Context Clues

• C. Drafting

• D. Fluency

6. An inquiry-based process that involves identifying a question, gathering

information, analyzing and evaluating evidence, drawing conclusions, and sharing the knowledge gained.

• A. Conducting Research

• B. Context Clues

• C. Drafting

• D. Fluency

7. Students develop a more cohesive text, explain and elaborate their ideas, and

explore a topic, guided by purpose, genre, and content area.

• A. Conducting Research

• B. Context Clues

• C. Drafting

• D. Fluency

8. Encourage purposeful speaking and engaged listening.

• A. Presenting

• B. Prewriting

• C. Reviewing           

• D. Self-Questioning

9. Students learn about the ―craft of writing.

• A. Presenting

• B. Prewriting

• C. Reviewing           

• D. Self-Questioning

10. Proficient readers ask themselves questions about a text

• A. Presenting

• B. Prewriting

• C. Reviewing           

• D. Self-Questioning