Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE (Reading) 4

Question 1

Which graphic organizer best helps students compare two characters in a story?

Accepted Answer

Venn diagram

Answer

A Venn diagram displays shared and distinct traits, making it ideal for comparison.

Question 2

A student consistently confuses 'b' and 'd' when reading. This is best addressed through instruction in:

Accepted Answer

Letter recognition and directionality

Answer

Reversing 'b' and 'd' reflects a need for letter recognition and directional awareness.

Question 3

Which is the most effective way to activate prior knowledge before reading a nonfiction text?

Accepted Answer

Previewing headings and discussing what students already know

Answer

Previewing text features and eliciting prior knowledge prepares students to connect new information.

Question 4

A syllable ending in a single vowel, such as 'go' or the first syllable of 'ti-ger,' is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Open syllable

Answer

An open syllable ends in a vowel that usually says its long sound.

Question 5

When a teacher reads aloud and thinks out loud about her reasoning, she is using:

Accepted Answer

Modeling / think-aloud

Answer

A think-aloud models the internal comprehension processes of a skilled reader.

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