English Language Arts Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of an explicit phonics lesson?

Answer: The teacher directly teaches the sound-spelling correspondence of 'sh' with examples

Explicit phonics instruction directly and systematically teaches the relationship between letters and sounds.

What is the primary purpose of using graphic organizers in reading comprehension instruction?

Answer: To visually organize ideas and relationships within a text

Graphic organizers help students visually map relationships between concepts, supporting comprehension and recall.

A student writes 'I goed to the store.' This error is best described as:

Answer: Overgeneralization of the regular past tense rule

The student has correctly learned the regular past tense '-ed' rule but overapplied it to an irregular verb, which is a normal developmental stage.

Which reading comprehension strategy involves students generating questions before, during, and after reading?

Answer: Questioning/Self-questioning

The questioning strategy keeps students actively engaged and monitoring their own understanding throughout the reading process.

What does 'close reading' emphasize in literacy instruction?

Answer: Deep, analytical reading of a short, complex text with multiple re-readings

Close reading focuses on careful, repeated analysis of a short, rigorous text to extract deep meaning and craft.

Which assessment best informs a teacher about a student's independent reading level?

Answer: An informal reading inventory (IRI)

An IRI uses graded passages and running records to determine a student's independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels.