WFORE Instructional Planning & Delivery 5

Question 1

A teacher uses think-alouds when introducing a comprehension strategy. What is the purpose?

Accepted Answer

To make invisible thinking processes visible to students

Answer

Think-alouds model the mental processes skilled readers use so students can imitate them.

Question 2

Which sequence best reflects systematic phonics instruction?

Accepted Answer

Planned progression from simple to complex patterns, such as CVC words before vowel teams

Answer

Systematic phonics follows a logical scope and sequence moving from simpler to more complex patterns.

Question 3

A student in Tier 2 intervention shows no growth after eight weeks of progress monitoring. What should the team do?

Accepted Answer

Review fidelity and adjust or intensify the intervention

Answer

Lack of response signals the need to check implementation and modify or intensify instruction.

Question 4

Which is the best way to promote vocabulary development during a content-area lesson?

Accepted Answer

Teach selected words explicitly with examples, student-friendly definitions, and repeated use in context

Answer

Rich, explicit instruction with multiple exposures supports deep word learning.

Question 5

What is the purpose of wait time after asking a question?

Accepted Answer

To give students time to think and formulate responses

Answer

Wait time increases the quality and number of student responses.

Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Exam Practice Test