LETRS Vocabulary Development 2

Question 1

Which instructional approach involves teaching word parts such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots to help students unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words?

Accepted Answer

Morphological analysis

Answer

Morphological analysis teaches students to use word parts (morphemes) to infer the meanings of unknown words.

Question 2

A student encounters the word 'benevolent' for the first time. Which LETRS-aligned strategy best supports inferring its meaning from a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Using surrounding context clues in the sentence

Answer

Using context clues is a primary strategy for inferring word meaning during reading, as emphasized in LETRS.

Question 3

In LETRS, Tier 2 vocabulary words are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Academic words that appear across multiple content areas and texts

Answer

Tier 2 words are high-utility academic words used across many subjects, making them high-priority targets for instruction.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a Tier 3 vocabulary word according to Beck, McKeown, and Kucan's framework used in LETRS?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Tier 3 words are domain-specific technical terms like 'photosynthesis' that are rarely found outside a particular subject.

Question 5

What does the Latin root 'rupt' mean, as in 'interrupt,' 'erupt,' and 'rupture'?

Accepted Answer

Break

Answer

The Latin root 'rupt' means 'break,' which is evident in words like erupt (break out) and interrupt (break between).

(LETRS) Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Practice Test

(LETRS) Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Practice Test

LETRS Vocabulary Development 2