LETRS Vocabulary Development 3

Question 1

According to LETRS, which aspect of oral language development most strongly predicts later reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary breadth and depth

Answer

LETRS highlights that vocabulary knowledge is one of the strongest predictors of reading comprehension, especially in later grades.

Question 2

What is the primary reason the 'Matthew Effect' is relevant to vocabulary development in LETRS?

Accepted Answer

Students with larger vocabularies read more, which grows their vocabulary further, widening the gap

Answer

The Matthew Effect describes how vocabulary-rich students read more widely, gaining even more vocabulary, while struggling students fall further behind.

Question 3

Which prefix means 'not' or 'opposite of,' as in 'unhappy' and 'unusual'?

Accepted Answer

Un-

Answer

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of,' reversing the base word's meaning.

Question 4

Semantic mapping is best used in vocabulary instruction to:

Accepted Answer

Show relationships between a target word and related concepts

Answer

Semantic mapping builds conceptual networks by connecting a target word to related words, ideas, and categories.

Question 5

A teacher notices students can define 'enormous' but use it incorrectly in writing. This suggests the students lack:

Accepted Answer

Productive knowledge of the word

Answer

Productive word knowledge means being able to use a word accurately and appropriately in novel contexts, beyond just knowing its definition.

(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 3