CALT Written Language and Composition Skills

Question 1

What does the Simple View of Writing propose as the two primary components of written composition?

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Transcription and text generation

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Phonics and fluency

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Spelling and grammar

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Handwriting and vocabulary

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes dysgraphia?

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A specific learning disability affecting written expression, including handwriting and/or spelling

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A primary deficit in reading fluency

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A phonological processing disorder limited to reading

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A deficit in reading comprehension only

Question 3

In the writing process, the prewriting stage is primarily focused on:

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Planning, brainstorming, and organizing ideas

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Correcting grammatical errors

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Publishing the final draft

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Revising for clarity and coherence

Question 4

Working memory plays a critical role in written composition because it:

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Allows writers to hold and manipulate multiple elements simultaneously while writing

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Controls fine motor movements for handwriting

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Determines reading fluency speed

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Stores long-term knowledge of grammar rules

Question 5

The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) approach to writing instruction is distinctive because it:

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Integrates explicit strategy instruction with self-regulation and motivational components

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Avoids explicit instruction in favor of discovery learning

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Focuses exclusively on handwriting mechanics

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Uses only oral language activities to build writing skills

Question 6

Story grammar refers to:

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The structural elements common to narrative texts such as setting, characters, plot, and resolution

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The grammatical rules for writing dialogue

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The grammar of poetry and verse

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The syntax rules specific to creative writing

Question 7

When a student with language-based learning disabilities struggles with written composition, their difficulties most often stem from weaknesses in:

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Multiple language processing areas including phonology, syntax, and discourse

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Visual perception only

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Fine motor coordination only

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Mathematical reasoning