GACE Reading 2

Question 1

A Georgia reading teacher is using the 'gradual release of responsibility' model. Which sequence correctly represents this model?

Accepted Answer

Modeled → Shared → Guided → Independent

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Independent → Guided → Shared → Modeled

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Guided → Modeled → Shared → Independent

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Independent → Modeled → Guided → Shared

Question 2

According to GACE Reading content, what is the 'alphabetic principle'?

Accepted Answer

The understanding that letters and letter combinations represent the sounds of spoken language

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The idea that letters of the alphabet have names

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The ability to recite the alphabet in order

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The rule that every word must contain a vowel

Question 3

A Georgia 3rd-grade student reads accurately but very slowly and without expression. Which aspect of reading needs the most attention?

Accepted Answer

Fluency

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Phonemic awareness

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Phonics

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Vocabulary

Question 4

Which vocabulary instruction strategy is considered MOST effective for long-term word learning according to GACE Reading standards?

Accepted Answer

Rich, repeated exposure to words in meaningful contexts with discussion

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Looking up definitions and copying them

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Memorizing word lists before a test

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Highlighting unknown words while reading

Question 5

In Georgia reading instruction, which text feature is an example of a 'structural feature' in nonfiction?

Accepted Answer

A heading that organizes sections of the text

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A photograph with a caption

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A bolded vocabulary word

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A sidebar with additional information

Question 6

A Georgia reading teacher uses 'reciprocal teaching.' Which four strategies are central to this approach?

Accepted Answer

Predicting, Questioning, Clarifying, Summarizing

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Read, Reflect, Respond, Review

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Visualizing, Connecting, Inferring, Evaluating

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Skimming, Scanning, Close Reading, Annotating