CALT Written Language and Composition Skills

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Transcription and text generation

Answer

The Simple View of Writing identifies transcription (handwriting and spelling) and text generation (ideation and language) as the two primary components of written composition.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes dysgraphia?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects the physical act of writing and/or the ability to spell, making written expression disproportionately difficult.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Planning, brainstorming, and organizing ideas

Answer

The prewriting stage involves generating and organizing ideas through brainstorming, outlining, and planning before drafting begins.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Allows writers to hold and manipulate multiple elements simultaneously while writing

Answer

Working memory allows writers to maintain and coordinate multiple processes simultaneously, including holding ideas while transcribing and monitoring for coherence and errors.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Integrates explicit strategy instruction with self-regulation and motivational components

Answer

SRSD, developed by Harris and Graham, explicitly teaches writing strategies alongside self-regulation skills and motivational components, making it highly effective for students with learning disabilities.

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT - Certified Academic Language Therapist Practice Test

CALT Written Language and Composition Skills