DLM DLM English Language Arts 2

Question 1

What does DLM ELA assess when targeting 'literary text' comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Understanding stories, characters, settings, and events in fiction

Answer

Literary text comprehension in DLM ELA focuses on understanding narrative elements such as characters, setting, and events within fictional or story-based texts.

Question 2

At the Target linkage level in DLM ELA reading, what type of task might a student be expected to perform?

Accepted Answer

Answer questions about key details or main ideas of a grade-appropriate text

Answer

At the Target level, DLM ELA reading tasks align most closely to grade-level Essential Elements, such as identifying key details or main ideas in a text appropriate to the student's grade band.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'writing' task at the Proximal Precursor linkage level in DLM ELA?

Accepted Answer

The student selects a word or symbol to contribute to a shared writing activity

Answer

At the Proximal Precursor level, writing tasks involve supported participation such as choosing words or symbols to contribute to a shared or co-constructed piece of writing.

Question 4

In DLM ELA, what does 'speaking and listening' include for students who use AAC devices?

Accepted Answer

Expressing ideas and responding to others using their AAC system as their voice

Answer

DLM recognizes AAC devices as a valid communication mode, so speaking and listening can include a student using their device to express ideas and engage in communication exchanges.

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'read-aloud' as an assessed activity in DLM ELA?

Accepted Answer

It is not a scored activity; rather, read-aloud is an accessibility support that helps students access test content

Answer

In DLM, read-aloud is an accessibility support that allows text to be read to students, helping them access assessment content — it is not itself a scored performance task.

(DLM) Dynamic Learning Maps Practice Test

(DLM) Dynamic Learning Maps Practice Test

DLM DLM English Language Arts 2