STR Oral Language and Listening Comprehension 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes academic language?

Accepted Answer

The specialized vocabulary and complex syntax used in school tasks, texts, and formal communication

Answer

Academic language encompasses domain-specific vocabulary, abstract concepts, complex grammatical structures, and the discourse patterns valued in educational settings and formal texts.

Question 2

A kindergarten teacher reads a complex picture book aloud and asks: 'Why do you think the fox tricked the crow? Have you ever felt like the crow? What does that tell us about trust?' What level of comprehension do these questions target?

Accepted Answer

Inferential and evaluative comprehension

Answer

Inferential questions ask why (cause/motive) and evaluative questions connect to personal experience and life lessons, both going beyond literal recall of stated facts.

Question 3

Which type of text structure is most commonly found in informational texts in science?

Accepted Answer

Cause-effect and compare-contrast

Answer

Science informational texts frequently use cause-effect to explain phenomena and their causes, and compare-contrast to compare organisms, processes, or conditions.

Question 4

A student with strong oral language skills but poor decoding is BEST described by which reading profile?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia profile: low decoding with adequate language comprehension

Answer

In the Simple View of Reading, a profile of low decoding with adequate or strong language comprehension is associated with dyslexia, a specific word recognition difficulty that does not reflect broader language or intellectual disability.

Question 5

Which strategy MOST effectively builds academic vocabulary through oral language for English Language Learners?

Accepted Answer

Using comprehensible input with visual supports, repetition, and structured discussion

Answer

Comprehensible input with visual supports and structured discussion provides ELLs with accessible meaning-making opportunities while exposing them to academic language in context.

STR - Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test

STR - Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test

STR Oral Language and Listening Comprehension 3