Instructional Planning & Delivery Flashcards

A teacher uses a gradual release of responsibility model to teach making inferences. Which sequence correctly reflects this model?

Answer: Modeling, guided practice, independent practice

Gradual release moves from teacher modeling (I do) to shared/guided practice (we do) to independent practice (you do).

Which assessment type is BEST for identifying which students are at risk for reading difficulty at the start of the school year?

Answer: Universal screening

Universal screening is a brief assessment given to all students to identify those who may need additional support.

A first-grade teacher notices a small group of students cannot blend phonemes orally. What is the most appropriate instructional response?

Answer: Provide targeted small-group phonemic awareness instruction with explicit modeling

Identified skill gaps should be addressed promptly with explicit, targeted small-group instruction.

Which of the following is an example of scaffolding during a read-aloud?

Answer: Pausing to preview key vocabulary and ask guiding questions that are gradually reduced as students gain understanding

Scaffolding provides temporary supports that are removed as students become more capable.

Progress monitoring differs from screening primarily because it:

Answer: Is given frequently to students receiving intervention to determine whether they are responding

Progress monitoring tracks growth at regular intervals, typically for students receiving targeted support.

In a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Tier 1 instruction refers to:

Answer: High-quality core instruction provided to all students

Tier 1 is the evidence-based core instruction every student receives in the general classroom.

A teacher wants to set a clear purpose for a lesson. Which learning objective is most measurable?

Answer: Students will identify and write three pairs of rhyming words

Measurable objectives use observable action verbs such as identify and write.