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The Big Picture

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Ineffective teaching methods

b)

Lack of student motivation

c)

Low score on the NAEP

2.

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

a)

Similar

b)

Different

3.

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

a)

Poor decoding

b)

Poor vocabulary

c)

Poor spelling

d)

Poor visual skills

4.

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

a)

Lack of motivation to learn difficult subjects and concepts

b)

Reading of academic texts containing more challenging words and concepts

c)

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

5.

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

a)

Silent Reading

b)

Phonics

c)

Vocabulary

d)

Phonemic Awareness

6.

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

a)

Diagnostic

b)

Screening

c)

Progress Monitoring

7.

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

a)

Biweekly

b)

Monthly

c)

3 times a year

8.

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

a)

Too much independent reading

b)

Difficulty in first learning to read

c)

Good activation in the back of the brain

9.

Where are students most likely to encounter new academic vocabulary?

a)

Conversation with an adult

b)

Prime-time TV shows

c)

Children's books

10.

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

a)

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

b)

ELLs benefit from instruction in the essential components of reading.

c)

ELLs need more work in vocabulary than native English speakers.

11.

What was most difficult to understand about this chapter or what would you like more information on?

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