Question 1

Reading and writing are both___________processes.

Accepted Answer

constructive

Question 2

Describe the steps in the writing process and tell the importance of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Answer should include a description of: selecting a topic, drafting, revising, proofreading, publishing and evaluate the importance of each step.

Question 3

Which of the following activities best helps students make the connection between reading and writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  writing a summary of text they have just read 
B)  answering questions about a text they have just read 
C)  discussing a text they have just read 
D)  giving a report about a text they have just read 
A)  writing a summary of text they have just read 
B)  answering questions about a text they have just read 
C)  discussing a text they have just read 
D)  giving a report about a text they have just read A

Question 4

What are the five parts of process writing?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should

Question 5

During the conventional writing phase, students:

Accepted Answer

A)  are able to memorize weekly spelling lists. 
B)  no longer use any invented spelling. 
C)  form most letters correctly. 
D)  spell most words correctly. 
A)  are able to memorize weekly spelling lists. 
B)  no longer use any invented spelling. 
C)  form most letters correctly. 
D)  spell most words correctly.

Question 6

The best way for students to develop a sense of spelling accuracy is by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the teacher circling all of the misspelled words. 
B)  asking the teacher for help as they are composing. 
C)  addressing misspelled words during proofreading. 
D)  using a dictionary as they are composing. 
A)  the teacher circling all of the misspelled words. 
B)  asking the teacher for help as they are composing. 
C)  addressing misspelled words during proofreading. 
D)  using a dictionary as they are composing.

Question 7

Literacy instruction includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  reading and writing. 
B)  writing and listening. 
C)  reading and speaking. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reading and writing. 
B)  writing and listening. 
C)  reading and speaking. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

One way to use mentor text is for students to use____________. (2 words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way to use mentor text is...

Question 9

When students are learning how to write, it is important for them to:

Accepted Answer

A)  respond to a teacher-directed prompt. 
B)  be encouraged to choose their own writing topic. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above 
A)  respond to a teacher-directed prompt. 
B)  be encouraged to choose their own writing topic. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  none of the above

Question 10

The instructional routine that involves students dictating a text and the teacher adding his or her own ideas is used in _________. (2 words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of The instructional routine that involves students dictating...

Question 11

What may explain a return to teaching grammar in some classrooms?

Accepted Answer

A)  More demonstrations of grammar competency are showing up on high-stakes tests. 
B)  Grammar lessons have clear rules that can be taught to mastery level. 
C)  The study of grammar has not been shown to have an impact on writing. 
D)  Grammar can be easily taught in minilessons. 
A)  More demonstrations of grammar competency are showing up on high-stakes tests. 
B)  Grammar lessons have clear rules that can be taught to mastery level. 
C)  The study of grammar has not been shown to have an impact on writing. 
D)  Grammar can be easily taught in minilessons.

Question 12

List four reasons for writing and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The response should i

Question 13

Students examine the content of writing in order to improve it during which part of the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  revising 
C)  proofreading 
D)  drafting 
A)  planning 
B)  revising 
C)  proofreading 
D)  drafting

Question 14

Which statement is not true of publishing student writing?

Accepted Answer

A)  A final copy may go into a folder but not be published. 
B)  Students must publish all of their writing. 
C)  Publishing is important for all students. 
D)  There are several ways for students to publish their writing. 
A)  A final copy may go into a folder but not be published. 
B)  Students must publish all of their writing. 
C)  Publishing is important for all students. 
D)  There are several ways for students to publish their writing.

Question 15

One way for teachers to model good writing is to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  a write-aloud. 
B)  guided writing. 
C)  independent writing. 
D)  cursive writing. 
A)  a write-aloud. 
B)  guided writing. 
C)  independent writing. 
D)  cursive writing.

Question 16

What should a teacher do when concerns about spelling inhibit students as they write their first drafts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put a list of troublesome words on the board or a chart. 
B)  Have one student appointed as spelling helper. 
C)  Suggest students pretend they are alone on an island with no one to ask. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Put a list of troublesome words on the board or a chart. 
B)  Have one student appointed as spelling helper. 
C)  Suggest students pretend they are alone on an island with no one to ask. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Shared writing is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  process of writing. 
B)  trait of writing. 
C)  mode of writing. 
D)  domain of writing. 
A)  process of writing. 
B)  trait of writing. 
C)  mode of writing. 
D)  domain of writing.

Question 18

Students should write about a topic:

Accepted Answer

A)  of interest to them. 
B)  they know a great deal about. 
C)  others will enjoy reading about. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  of interest to them. 
B)  they know a great deal about. 
C)  others will enjoy reading about. 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Writing traits are:

Accepted Answer

A)  included in all writing instruction. 
B)  characteristics of good writing. 
C)  taught in sequential order. 
D)  only used for assessment. 
A)  included in all writing instruction. 
B)  characteristics of good writing. 
C)  taught in sequential order. 
D)  only used for assessment.

Question 20

Why should reading and writing be taught together?

Accepted Answer

A)  They share similar processes and kinds of knowledge. 
B)  It is an extremely efficient use of instructional time. 
C)  Both are constructive processes. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  They share similar processes and kinds of knowledge. 
B)  It is an extremely efficient use of instructional time. 
C)  Both are constructive processes. 
D)  all of the above

Reading and writing are both___________processes.

Describe the steps in the writing process and tell the importance of each.

Which of the following activities best helps students make the connection between reading and writing?

What are the five parts of process writing?

During the conventional writing phase, students:

The best way for students to develop a sense of spelling accuracy is by:

Literacy instruction includes:

One way to use mentor text is for students to use____________. (2 words)

When students are learning how to write, it is important for them to:

The instructional routine that involves students dictating a text and the teacher adding his or her own ideas is used in _________. (2 words)

What may explain a return to teaching grammar in some classrooms?

List four reasons for writing and give an example of each.

Students examine the content of writing in order to improve it during which part of the writing process?

Which statement is not true of publishing student writing?

One way for teachers to model good writing is to use:

What should a teacher do when concerns about spelling inhibit students as they write their first drafts?

Shared writing is a:

Students should write about a topic:

Writing traits are:

Why should reading and writing be taught together?

What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Literacy Teacher

Frameworks for Effective Standards Based Literacy Lessons

Assessment and Evaluation That Informs Instruction

Prior Knowledge Activating and Developing Concepts and Vocabulary

How to Teach Strategies for Constructing Meaning

Beginning Literacy

Intermediate Grades and Middle School Decoding Vocabulary and Meaning

Responding and the Construction of Meaning

Helping Struggling Readers

Developing a Management System for a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom

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Exam 9: Writing and the Construction of Meaning

Reading and writing are both___________processes.

Describe the steps in the writing process and tell the importance of each.

Which of the following activities best helps students make the connection between reading and writing?

What are the five parts of process writing?

During the conventional writing phase, students:

The best way for students to develop a sense of spelling accuracy is by:

Literacy instruction includes:

One way to use mentor text is for students to use____________. (2 words)

When students are learning how to write, it is important for them to:

The instructional routine that involves students dictating a text and the teacher adding his or her own ideas is used in _________. (2 words)

What may explain a return to teaching grammar in some classrooms?

List four reasons for writing and give an example of each.

Students examine the content of writing in order to improve it during which part of the writing process?

Which statement is not true of publishing student writing?

One way for teachers to model good writing is to use:

What should a teacher do when concerns about spelling inhibit students as they write their first drafts?

Shared writing is a:

Students should write about a topic:

Writing traits are:

Why should reading and writing be taught together?

What You Need to Know to Be an Effective Literacy Teacher

Frameworks for Effective Standards Based Literacy Lessons

Assessment and Evaluation That Informs Instruction

Prior Knowledge Activating and Developing Concepts and Vocabulary

How to Teach Strategies for Constructing Meaning

Beginning Literacy

Intermediate Grades and Middle School Decoding Vocabulary and Meaning

Responding and the Construction of Meaning

Helping Struggling Readers

Developing a Management System for a Comprehensive Balanced Literacy Classroom

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