CEP Reading & Literacy Support 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'alphabetic principle'?

Accepted Answer

Written letters and letter patterns represent spoken sounds

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Letters of the alphabet are memorized in order from A to Z

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Every word contains exactly one vowel

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Capital letters are used to begin sentences

Question 2

A paraprofessional is working with a student on vocabulary using the Frayer Model. Which four sections does this graphic organizer include?

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Definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples

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Definition, synonyms, antonyms, and a picture

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Word, syllables, origin, and sentence

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Part of speech, prefix, root, and suffix

Question 3

During guided reading, what is the primary role of the paraprofessional?

Accepted Answer

Provide strategic prompts and support while students do most of the reading

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Read the entire text aloud to the small group

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Assign independent reading and record completion

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Test students on comprehension after each chapter

Question 4

Which type of text structure signals that an author is explaining how two or more things are alike and different?

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Compare and contrast

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Sequence

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

Question 5

A paraprofessional uses 'think-alouds' while reading with a student. What is the purpose of this strategy?

Accepted Answer

Model the internal thinking process good readers use to comprehend text

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Encourage the student to read louder so the teacher can hear

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Assess whether the student is paying attention during reading

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Help the student memorize key vocabulary words

Question 6

Which intervention is most appropriate when a student repeatedly omits word endings such as '-ed' and '-s' when reading aloud?

Accepted Answer

Focus instruction on morphological awareness and inflectional endings

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Increase reading rate drills to improve fluency

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Switch the student to an easier reading level immediately

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Have the student re-read only the sentences with errors

Question 7

Which of the following is an evidence-based approach recommended for teaching reading to students with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Structured Literacy, which includes systematic and explicit phonics instruction

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Whole language instruction focusing on meaning and context

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Silent reading time with minimal teacher interaction

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Memorizing high-frequency words exclusively