OSAT OSAT Reading Comprehension and Fluency 2

Question 1

A student reads accurately but very slowly and without expression. Which fluency component needs the most attention?

Accepted Answer

Prosody

Answer

Prosody refers to the expressive, rhythmic quality of reading, which this student lacks despite being accurate.

Question 2

Which text structure signal word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?

Accepted Answer

Consequently

Answer

'Consequently' signals that what follows is a result or effect of something previously stated.

Question 3

A reader makes many errors when reading aloud but self-corrects most of them. This behavior most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Strong comprehension monitoring

Answer

Self-correction demonstrates active comprehension monitoring and metacognitive awareness.

Question 4

Which activity best supports the development of reading fluency in early elementary students?

Accepted Answer

Repeated oral reading with feedback

Answer

Repeated oral reading with corrective feedback is one of the most research-supported methods for building fluency.

Question 5

An author uses second-person point of view ('you') in an informational text. What is the most likely purpose?

Accepted Answer

To engage and address the reader directly

Answer

Second-person point of view directly addresses readers, creating a sense of personal engagement and relevance.

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