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Teaching English in the Elementary- Literature

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

These books are profusely illustrated books in which both words and illustrations contribute to the story's meaning.

a)

counting books

b)

toy books

c)

picture books

d)

concept books

2.

These books are designed to teach children the concept of counting and recognizing numbers.

a)

counting books

b)

toy books

c)

picture books

d)

concept books

3.

These books, such as cardboard books, cloth books, pop-up books, include gimmicks in addition to a story.

a)

counting books

b)

toy books

c)

alphabet books

d)

picture books

4.

These books are designed to teach children to recognize the letters and sounds of the alphabet.

a)

alphabet books

b)

toy books

c)

concept books

d)

picture storybooks

5.

These books combine the art of storytelling with the art of illustration. These are very complex works dealing with two distinct art forms.

a)

alphabet books

b)

toy books

c)

concept books

d)

picture storybooks

6.

These are long stories of human adventure and heroism recounted in many episodes, often in verse.

a)

myths

b)

legends

c)

fables

d)

epics

7.

These are stories based on both real or supposedly real individuals and their marvelous deeds.

a)

myths

b)

legends

c)

fables

d)

epics

8.

These are stories that recount and explain the origins of the world and the phenomena of nature. The characters are mainly gods and goddesses, with the occasional mention of humans, and the setting is high above the earth in the home of the gods.

a)

myths

b)

legends

c)

fables

d)

epics

9.

These are stories that grew out of the lives and imaginations of the people or folk. They have always been children’s favorite type of folk literature.

a)

fairytales

b)

legends

c)

fables

d)

folktales

10.

These are original tales written by specific modern authors that have all the flavor of a traditional folktale.

a)

fairytales

b)

literary fairy tales

c)

myths

d)

folktales

11.

These are simple stories that incorporate characters (typically animals) whose actions teach a moral lesson or universal truth. Often the moral is stated at the end of

a)

fables

b)

literary fairy tales

c)

myths

d)

folktales

12.

This is any story of the impossible, but it is presented as if they were possible.

a)

fables

b)

literary fairy tales

c)

fantasy

d)

folktales

13.

This is the language of the imagination, of feelings, of emotional self-expression, of high art.

a)

poem

b)

sonnet

c)

haiku

d)

limerick

14.

A kind of poem that tells stories in verse. A number of them are very old and were originally intended to be recited to audiences, such as Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey".

a)

lyric poetry

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

narrative poetry

15.

A kind of poem that typically describes the poet's innermost feelings or candid observations and evokes a musical quality in its sounds and rhythms.

a)

lyric poetry

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

narrative poetry

16.

An unrhymed poem of Japanese origin with seventeen syllables divided into three lines. It is usually on the subject of nature and humans' relationship to nature.

a)

cinquain

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

narrative poetry

17.

A five-line stanza apparently of medieval origin, often with two, four, six, eight, and two syllables respectively in the five lines.

a)

cinquain

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

limerick

18.

A very old form of poetry, having gained prominence during the Renaissance, but not found much in poetry for children. It contains fourteen lines, each line with five iambic feet (or ten syllables).

a)

cinquain

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

limerick

19.

A five-line humorous poem, the first, second, and fifth lines rhyming and the third and fourth lines rhyming. It is one of the most popular poetic forms among children.

a)

cinquain

b)

haiku

c)

sonnet

d)

limerick

20.

A poem adhering to no predetermined rules, but usually with its own intricate patterns of rhyme and rhythm. It requires the same thoughtful choice of words and rhythmical patterns as the more rigid stanza forms.

a)

cinquain

b)

free verse

c)

sonnet

d)

concrete poetry

21.

The words of the poem are arranged to form a pictorial representation of the poem's subject.

a)

cinquain

b)

free verse

c)

sonnet

d)

concrete poetry

22.

The model of teaching literature which is a traditional approach to teaching literature where learners need to discover and infer the social, political, literary, and historical context of a specific text.

a)

cultural model

b)

language model

c)

personal growth model

d)

information-based approach

23.

The model which an approach that integrates language and literature as a source to improve students’ language proficiency while learning the language.

a)

cultural model

b)

language model

c)

personal growth model

d)

information-based approach

24.

The model which is an approach that focus on the personal development of the students including emotions and personal characteristics. It requires students to relate and respond to the themes and issues by connecting them to their personal life experiences. It is influenced by both cultural model and the language model where the focus is on the particular use of language in a text in a specific cultural context.

a)

cultural model

b)

language model

c)

personal growth model

d)

information-based approach

25.

An approach that gives knowledge and information to students It is teacher-centered and demands a lot of teacher’s input in giving students various contents of literary text like on historical, political, cultural, and social background.

a)

cultural model

b)

language model

c)

personal growth model

d)

information-based approach

26.

An approach that incorporates moral values across the curriculum. The focus of this approach is to discover moral values while reading a particular literary text.

a)

moral-philosophical approach

b)

personal growth model

c)

information-based approach

d)

language model

27.

These books contain only pictures and little or no text.

a)

counting books

b)

wordless picture books

c)

picture books

d)

concept books

28.

They are tales told in a form similar to that of a traditional tale with the accompanying typical elements: little character description, strong conflict, fast-moving plot with a sudden resolution, vague setting, and sometimes magical elements. However, these tales were original and written by known authors.

a)

animal fantasy

b)

fairy tales

c)

modern folktales

d)

legends

29.

They are stories in which animals behave as human beings in that they experience emotions, talk, and have the ability to reason. The animals in fantasies also retain many of their animal characteristics.

a)

animal fantasy

b)

fairy tales

c)

modern folktales

d)

legends

30.

She illustrated the book “Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes” published in London in 1881.

a)

Kate Greenaway

b)

Randolph Caldecott

c)

Walter Crane

d)

Alexander Anderson

31.

Language learning is an unconscious process and the child controls the pace.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

Language acquisition presupposes teaching.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

The mother tongue of a child is considered his/her first language.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

The second language is any other language learned or acquired.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

Language is the method of expressing ideas and emotions in the form of signs and symbols.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

Literature provides children with opportunities to experience many language structures and an ever-increasing vocabulary.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Second language learning can be effective if strategies derived from an understanding of first-language learning are used.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

Motivating children to read should be one of the primary and overriding concerns in present-day education.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Vocabulary development goes hand in hand with language development and this process starts before the child starts school.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

Language gives a child the ability to communicate.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

The most important aspect of counting books is that the countable objects be clearly identifiable.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

Concept books are clearly used to preach. A good concept book conveys its information in a clear and entertaining way

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

Picture storybooks are created to help the beginning readers read independently with success.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

Graphic Novels are long-form comic books, usually with lengthy and complex storylines, and often aimed at more mature, serious audiences.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

Describe an engaged reader based on the concepts used by Gambrell (1996). (8 pts)

4 lines
46.

Explain one teaching approach in literature and give an example on how to apply it in teaching elementary grade pupils. ( 8 pts)

4 lines
47.

Young Adult

a)

The Fault in Our Stars

b)

The Hunger Games

c)

The Empty Chair

d)

The Maze Runner

48.

Mystery

a)

Crazy Rich Asians

b)

The Stand by Stephen King

c)

A Wrinkle in Time

d)

Looking For Alaska

49.

Dystopian

a)

The Maze Runner

b)

A Wrinkle in Time

c)

Cabinet of Curiosities

d)

Me Before You

50.

The author of the Twilight Saga.

a)

Dan Brown

b)

John Dashner

c)

Anne Rice

d)

Stephenie Meyer

51.

The Native American tribe feature in the Twilight Saga.

a)

Cherokee

b)

Navajo

c)

Iroquois

d)

Quileute

52.

What is the complete name of Voldemort?

a)

Tom Marvolo Gaunt Riddle

b)

Thomas Marco Riddle

c)

Tom Maveric Riddle

d)

Thomas Marvolo Gaunt Riddle

53.

What spell ended Voldermort's life?

a)

Avada Kedavra

b)

Wingardium Leviosa

c)

Crucio

d)

Expelliarmus

54.

Who is the author of The Alchemist?

a)

Pablo Escobar

b)

Paulo Coelho

c)

John Grisham

d)

P.D. James

55.

Which of the following is an online platform for amateur writers?

a)

Wattpad

b)

Tap

c)

Webnovel

d)

All of the above

56.

Who is the WattPad author who wrote Diary ng Panget, which was adapted in a movie?

a)

HaveYouSeenThisGirl

b)

AlyLoony

c)

greenwriter

d)

Rheinielle

57.

La Solidaridad (The Solidarity) was an organization created in Spain on _________________.

a)

December 10, 1888

b)

December 13, 1888

c)

Decemebr 30, 1888

d)

December 3, 1888

58.

What penname did Jose Rizal use in La Solidaridad?

a)

Dolores Manapat

b)

Piping Dilat

c)

Diego Laura

d)

Laong Laan

59.

When was Diariong Tagalog first published?

a)

July 10, 1882

b)

July 1, 1882

c)

July 11, 1882

d)

July 12, 1882

60.

This is considered to be the first Tagalog novel.

a)

The Passion

b)

Cenaculo

c)

Barlaan Josephat

d)

Novena

61.

In Philippine mythology, it is a vampiric entity that assumes the form of a toddler or infant.

a)

Nuno sa punso

b)

Tiyanak

c)

Dewende

d)

Chuckie

62.

It is a dramatic play commemorating Jesus Christ's passion and death.

a)

Novena

b)

Cenaculo

c)

Passion

d)

Epic

63.

Known to be an epic written in Ifugao.

a)

Hudhud

b)

Tudbulol

c)

Hinilawod

d)

Darangen

64.

Continuous elevation and grand straightforwardness is used.

a)

Style

b)

Action

c)

Setting

d)

Hero

65.

This is an ancient epic song that contains a wealth of information about the Maranao people, who dwell in the Lake Lanao region of Mindanao, the Philippines' southernmost island.

a)

Darangen

b)

Hudhud

c)

Ibalon

d)

Tudbulol

66.

Pasyon (The Pasion)- It has four versions EXCEPT:

a)

Luis de Guia in 1750

b)

Mariano Pilapil of Bulacan in1814

c)

Gaspar Aquino de Belen of Bataan in 1704

d)

Aniceto de la Merced of Norzagaray Bulacan in 1882

67.

Regular exposure to excellent literature does not influence children’s speaking and writing styles.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Listening to and creating stories rarely involves children in a flow activity.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Literature provides a way for children to express a wide range of emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Stories help children understand experiences only within their own lives.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Literature can sensitize children to the needs and feelings of others.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Literature introduces children to different cultural heritages through both story content and storytelling patterns.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Children engaging in storytelling do not develop an understanding of story structure, language, or plot.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Literature offers an authentic way to introduce children to literacy.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

-          Ordinary Language, Direct or Straightforward, Pragmatic, Contains Sentences and Paragraph, It is Utilitarian,

(a)  

76.

Who built the labyrinth for the half - beast, half - man son of King Minos?

a)

Icarus

b)

Daedalus

c)

Hector

d)

Odysseus

77.

Achilles was a Trojan.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The author of "Don Quixote", one of the earliest canonical novels

a)

Miguel de Cervantes

b)

Franceso Petrarch

c)

William Shakespeare

d)

Johann Wolfgang

79.

The face that launched a thousand ships

a)

Andromache

b)

Helen

c)

Paris

d)

Hector

80.

"Inferno" is the first book of Divine Comedy.

a)

True

b)

False