MTTC English Language Arts 3

Question 1

Which literary device is used in the sentence: 'The wind whispered through the trees'?

Accepted Answer

Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 2

A teacher differentiates a writing assignment by allowing some students to dictate their ideas before writing. This accommodation primarily supports students with:

Accepted Answer

Challenges in encoding/transcription

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Advanced vocabulary needs

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Excessive reading fluency

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High mathematical ability

Question 3

What is the role of 'background knowledge' in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

Prior knowledge activates schema that helps readers construct meaning from text

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It is irrelevant if the student can decode all words

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It only matters in science texts, not fiction

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Background knowledge slows reading speed

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of a text-dependent question for close reading?

Accepted Answer

Based on paragraph 3, what evidence does the author provide to support the claim?

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Have you ever experienced something like the character did?

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What do you think will happen in the future?

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Do you like this story?

Question 5

In the MTTC ELA framework, which component encompasses a student's ability to understand word meanings, including connotation and denotation?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary

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Phonological awareness

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Fluency

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Syntax

Question 6

A student struggles to retell a story in order. Which skill should the teacher address?

Accepted Answer

Narrative structure and story grammar

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Decoding accuracy

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Phonemic blending

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Letter recognition