Question 1

What is one of the most important elements in developing literary appreciation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time spent reading 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Attitudes toward reading 
D)  Academic excellence 
A)  Time spent reading 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Attitudes toward reading 
D)  Academic excellence A

Question 2

Within excellent literature, the areas of developmental, social, and literary significance interact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Models of literary appreciation have been created to describe how a reader's appreciation of literature grows and changes over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How is the "Book Pass" strategy done?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a whole class 
B)  In small groups 
C)  Individually 
D)  Either individually or in small groups 
A)  As a whole class 
B)  In small groups 
C)  Individually 
D)  Either individually or in small groups

Question 5

The literary canon includes the most popular contemporary literature selections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Professional book reviews do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Show what experienced professionals think about the quality or literary merit of a particular work 
B)  Provide similar, if not identical evaluations, so teachers only need to read one review 
C)  Are not useful for the classroom teacher 
D)  Are not readily available 
A)  Show what experienced professionals think about the quality or literary merit of a particular work 
B)  Provide similar, if not identical evaluations, so teachers only need to read one review 
C)  Are not useful for the classroom teacher 
D)  Are not readily available

Question 7

Literary works that include minority characters or cultures that play a significant role in the story are socially significant literary selections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What did Ivey and Broaddus's survey of sixth-grade students show?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students reported that the best reading experiences were related to assigned reading. 
B)  Students were unwilling to read. 
C)  Students wanted choice. 
D)  Students wanted teacher direction. 
A)  Students reported that the best reading experiences were related to assigned reading. 
B)  Students were unwilling to read. 
C)  Students wanted choice. 
D)  Students wanted teacher direction.

Question 9

What does a critical literacy approach do?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stresses only the positive aspects of minority characters or culture. 
B)  It raises questions. 
C)  It assigns blame. 
D)  It is critical of the author's style. 
A)  It stresses only the positive aspects of minority characters or culture. 
B)  It raises questions. 
C)  It assigns blame. 
D)  It is critical of the author's style.

Question 10

Reading aloud by or with young adults should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Student literary development is uniform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Hughes-Hassell and Rodge (2007) indicated that bookstores were the primary source for student reading materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Even though literature circles stress students carrying on book discussion, teachers must provide careful guidance to prepare students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Readability formulas are useful tools for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comparing a readability number to a student's grade level 
B)  Providing a rough prediction of how hard a text is 
C)  Finding the exact readability level of a novel 
D)  Determining final grades 
A)  Comparing a readability number to a student's grade level 
B)  Providing a rough prediction of how hard a text is 
C)  Finding the exact readability level of a novel 
D)  Determining final grades

Question 15

Violence is the most frequent cause of censorship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Books for young adults that help teens to see themselves in the literary works are part of what type of significance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Literary 
B)  Social 
C)  Developmental 
D)  Academic 
A)  Literary 
B)  Social 
C)  Developmental 
D)  Academic

Question 17

What information do interest inventories provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information about students' interests and reading preferences 
B)  Information about students' reading habits 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Information about students' friends 
A)  Information about students' interests and reading preferences 
B)  Information about students' reading habits 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Information about students' friends

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the literary canon?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is no longer relevant and does not provide personal and social relevance for young adults. 
B)  It can be taught in ways to provide personal and social relevance for young adults. 
C)  It has too many obstacles that include changes in language and customs that cannot be overcome. 
D)  It is no longer a requirement in many schools. 
A)  It is no longer relevant and does not provide personal and social relevance for young adults. 
B)  It can be taught in ways to provide personal and social relevance for young adults. 
C)  It has too many obstacles that include changes in language and customs that cannot be overcome. 
D)  It is no longer a requirement in many schools.

Question 19

Because young adults have many new ways to access literature, they do not need teachers or librarians to help them choose a book that is right for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true about outside recommendations such as Accelerated Reader and Scholastic Book Wizard?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide accurate book reading and interest levels. 
B)  They are identical in their rating of levels. 
C)  They also need to include teacher evaluations, as other factors may affect readability and interest levels. 
D)  They re essential tools for leveling books. 
A)  They provide accurate book reading and interest levels. 
B)  They are identical in their rating of levels. 
C)  They also need to include teacher evaluations, as other factors may affect readability and interest levels. 
D)  They re essential tools for leveling books.

What is one of the most important elements in developing literary appreciation?

Within excellent literature, the areas of developmental, social, and literary significance interact.

Models of literary appreciation have been created to describe how a reader's appreciation of literature grows and changes over time.

How is the "Book Pass" strategy done?

The literary canon includes the most popular contemporary literature selections.

Professional book reviews do which of the following?

Literary works that include minority characters or cultures that play a significant role in the story are socially significant literary selections.

What did Ivey and Broaddus's survey of sixth-grade students show?

What does a critical literacy approach do?

Reading aloud by or with young adults should be avoided.

Student literary development is uniform.

Hughes-Hassell and Rodge (2007) indicated that bookstores were the primary source for student reading materials.

Even though literature circles stress students carrying on book discussion, teachers must provide careful guidance to prepare students.

Readability formulas are useful tools for which of the following?

Violence is the most frequent cause of censorship.

Books for young adults that help teens to see themselves in the literary works are part of what type of significance?

What information do interest inventories provide?

Which of the following is true regarding the literary canon?

Because young adults have many new ways to access literature, they do not need teachers or librarians to help them choose a book that is right for them.

Which of the following is true about outside recommendations such as Accelerated Reader and Scholastic Book Wizard?

Changing Literature, Changing Readers, Changing Classrooms

The Language of Literary Conversations

Realistic Fiction : Literature Reflecting Life

Historical Fiction : the Past in Perspective

Traditional Literature : Retelling and Reinventing Tales

Fantasy and Speculative Fiction : Imaginary Worlds and Worlds That Might yet Be

Nonfiction : Artistry and Information

Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama : the Other Literature

Film : Expanding the Literature Curriculum

Appendix: Literature Awards and Booklists

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Exam 2: Bringing Young Adults and Literature Together

What is one of the most important elements in developing literary appreciation?

Within excellent literature, the areas of developmental, social, and literary significance interact.

Models of literary appreciation have been created to describe how a reader's appreciation of literature grows and changes over time.

How is the "Book Pass" strategy done?

The literary canon includes the most popular contemporary literature selections.

Professional book reviews do which of the following?

Literary works that include minority characters or cultures that play a significant role in the story are socially significant literary selections.

What did Ivey and Broaddus's survey of sixth-grade students show?

What does a critical literacy approach do?

Reading aloud by or with young adults should be avoided.

Student literary development is uniform.

Hughes-Hassell and Rodge (2007) indicated that bookstores were the primary source for student reading materials.

Even though literature circles stress students carrying on book discussion, teachers must provide careful guidance to prepare students.

Readability formulas are useful tools for which of the following?

Violence is the most frequent cause of censorship.

Books for young adults that help teens to see themselves in the literary works are part of what type of significance?

What information do interest inventories provide?

Which of the following is true regarding the literary canon?

Because young adults have many new ways to access literature, they do not need teachers or librarians to help them choose a book that is right for them.

Which of the following is true about outside recommendations such as Accelerated Reader and Scholastic Book Wizard?

Changing Literature, Changing Readers, Changing Classrooms

The Language of Literary Conversations

Realistic Fiction : Literature Reflecting Life

Historical Fiction : the Past in Perspective

Traditional Literature : Retelling and Reinventing Tales

Fantasy and Speculative Fiction : Imaginary Worlds and Worlds That Might yet Be

Nonfiction : Artistry and Information

Poetry, Short Stories, and Drama : the Other Literature

Film : Expanding the Literature Curriculum

Appendix: Literature Awards and Booklists

Filters