CALT Structured Lesson Plan Design and Implementation 2

Question 1

A well-designed structured lesson in ALT and MSL should begin with:

Accepted Answer

A review of previously mastered phonogram cards and spelling patterns

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Introducing a new phonics concept

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A reading comprehension activity

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Silent independent reading

Question 2

The new concept introduction phase of a structured lesson should include:

Accepted Answer

A clear, explicit explanation of the new phonics, morphology, or spelling rule with multisensory practice

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Having the student discover the rule independently

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A standardized assessment

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An independent writing assignment

Question 3

Decodable text used in structured lesson reading practice is distinguished from leveled readers by:

Accepted Answer

Containing only phoneme-grapheme patterns and sight words the student has already been explicitly taught

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Being more interesting to students

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Being shorter in length

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Having more pictures

Question 4

In a structured lesson, what is the purpose of the auditory drill component?

Accepted Answer

To build rapid, automatic recall of graphemes when phonemes are presented aloud

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To test hearing ability

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To practice listening to stories

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To assess receptive vocabulary

Question 5

Which element of lesson plan design ensures the student receives sufficient practice for automaticity?

Accepted Answer

Building in extensive, distributed practice of previously learned concepts across multiple lessons

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Introducing many new concepts per lesson

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Spending the entire lesson on new material

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Moving quickly through the scope and sequence

Question 6

After completing a structured lesson, what should the CALT record in session notes to support diagnostic teaching?

Accepted Answer

Student error patterns, mastery levels, response to new concepts, and planned instructional adjustments

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Only the topics covered

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The length of the session only

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The student's attitude and behavior only