AECTP Reading Instruction 3

Question 1

A teacher uses a 'word sorts' activity where students categorize words by vowel patterns. This activity primarily develops:

Accepted Answer

Orthographic pattern recognition

Answer

Word sorts require students to notice and categorize spelling patterns, directly building orthographic pattern recognition.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a running record in reading instruction?

Accepted Answer

To document and analyze oral reading errors for instructional planning

Answer

Running records capture and code a student's oral reading errors (miscues), allowing teachers to analyze reading behaviors and plan targeted instruction.

Question 3

A kindergarten teacher reads aloud daily from a variety of genres. This practice MOST directly supports students':

Accepted Answer

Oral language and vocabulary development

Answer

Regular read-alouds expose students to rich vocabulary and varied language structures, building oral language that supports later reading comprehension.

Question 4

The term 'morpheme' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The smallest meaningful unit in a language

Answer

A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning in a language, such as a root word, prefix, or suffix.

Question 5

A student reads accurately but very slowly and in a monotone voice. Which fluency component should the teacher TARGET?

Accepted Answer

Rate and prosody

Answer

Fluency encompasses accuracy, rate, and prosody; the student's slow pace and flat expression indicate deficits in rate and prosody specifically.

(AECTP) Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program Practice Test

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AECTP Reading Instruction 3