DLM English Language Arts Flashcards

In DLM ELA, what does 'print concepts' refer to at foundational literacy levels?

Answer: Understanding that print carries meaning, has directionality, and consists of words and letters

Print concepts cover foundational understandings like left-to-right directionality, that words are separated by spaces, and that print communicates meaning.

How does DLM ELA accommodate students who communicate using picture symbols instead of words?

Answer: Essential Elements are designed with entry points that accept symbol-based or picture-supported responses

DLM ELA is designed with flexible entry points that allow students to demonstrate knowledge through symbol-based communication, recognizing diverse expressive modalities.

What is the significance of 'grade-band' Essential Elements in DLM ELA?

Answer: They organize skills into grade-band spans (e.g., 3–5, 6–8) rather than individual grade levels to allow more instructional flexibility

DLM uses grade bands to cluster Essential Elements across multiple grade levels, giving educators flexibility to address skills within a developmental range rather than rigid single-grade expectations.

Which of the following describes an appropriate DLM ELA instructional strategy for a student working on the 'identify characters' Essential Element?

Answer: Using picture cards or AAC symbols to represent characters while reading a simple story together

Using picture cards or AAC symbols to represent characters provides the visual and communication support students with significant cognitive disabilities need to access character identification tasks.

In DLM ELA, what does 'text structure' mean at accessible complexity levels?

Answer: Recognizing how a text is organized, such as identifying a beginning, middle, and end

At accessible DLM levels, text structure focuses on recognizing basic organizational patterns like sequence (beginning, middle, end) in simple stories or informational texts.

What is the role of 'shared reading' in DLM ELA instruction and assessment?

Answer: It is a supported reading activity where teachers and students read together, making text accessible to students at all communication levels

Shared reading in DLM ELA provides scaffolded access to text by having the teacher read aloud with students, allowing all learners to engage with literacy content regardless of independent reading ability.