WFORE Science & Social Studies Integration 5

Question 1

A text explains, 'First, the egg hatches. Next, the caterpillar eats leaves. Finally, it forms a chrysalis.' Which text structure is this?

Accepted Answer

Sequence

Answer

The words 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally' signal a sequence of steps.

Question 2

Which is the best example of using a science experience to build literacy in kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

Observing a growing bean plant and dictating a sentence about what changed

Answer

Hands-on observation paired with oral and written language links content and literacy at an appropriate level.

Question 3

A social studies teacher wants English learners to understand the term 'immigrant.' Which support is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Provide a picture, a simple definition, a cognate if available, and sentences using the word

Answer

Multimodal and linguistic supports help English learners access content vocabulary.

Question 4

A student reads, 'The drought caused crops to fail, so many families moved west.' Which inference is best supported?

Accepted Answer

Families left because the drought hurt farming

Answer

The text links the drought to crop failure and then migration.

Question 5

Which statement is an opinion rather than a fact in a social studies text?

Accepted Answer

The Erie Canal was the most important achievement of its time.

Answer

'Most important' is a judgment that cannot be verified objectively.

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