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An absorbed prefix is a syllable that functioned at one time in the English language as a prefix but no longer does so.
Concern with syllabication is approached differently in different programs. Sometimes the focus is on units of sound, with the intention of giving clues to vowel sounds, as a part of phonic analysis instruction. At other times, when syllabication pract
True OR False The following is a recommended procedure:
The following is a recommended procedure: Mrs. Aftershave, a school psychologist, suggests in a written report after assessing a student, that the teacher use writing activities with this student, encouraging use of invented (i.e., temporary) spelling when necessary, to develop phonemic awareness.
Which statement is true regarding instructional activities for developing meaning vocabulary?
Structured overviews are primarily useful for meaning vocabulary instruction, while semantic mapping can be used for both vocabulary and comprehension development -- thus, making the latter the more efficient strategy to use.
Teachers should avoid combining methods for presenting the meaning(s) of a word because if done, confusion is likely to occur, especially fo
This activity produced successful results in McKeown and Beck's research: To promote multiple ...
This activity produced successful results in McKeown and Beck's research: To promote multiple experiences with new word meanings, students are rewarded for reporting a word studied in the classroom when they see or hear it outside of school, or they are given points if they use a meaning vocabulary focus word in their own writing. This activity has been called:
True or False: The phrase "learning word meanings from context" refers to two different ...
The phrase "learning word meanings from context" refers to two different things. One of these, sometimes called "incidental learning" refers to the type of context exemplified when a teacher introduces the meaning of a new word by placing the word in a sentence or paragraph to communicate the word's definition. The other, referred to as "pedagogical con
Using mental models means constructing something in our thoughts similar to what is presented in text.
Reasons given for narratives being easier to comprehend than expository material include greater familiarity with topics covered, as well as, the nature of the written language in narrative selections (which often is closer to that of oral language).
Based on what you read in Chapter 11, what would you think this teacher is attempting to do when he ...
Based on what you read in Chapter 11, what would you think this teacher is attempting to do when he does the following? Mr. Winchester reads the first paragraph of a story to students. Prior to beginning they are asked to close their eyes and try to see a picture of what they hear him read. Afterward, their “pictures” are discussed. Mr. Winchester and the students proceed thro
The author of your text states, “For many students, spending time thoroughly discussing a few ...
The author of your text states, “For many students, spending time thoroughly discussing a few higher-level questions may be instructionally more valuable than answering numerous quick and easy questions.” Which of these is not a reason why this is so?
This gives the teacher opportunity to model strategies.
The teacher can prompt the student to use strategies
The teacher selects key words from an upcoming story and students compose their own story before ...
The teacher selects key words from an upcoming story and students compose their own story before reading the upcoming selection, as a form of prediction.
To prepare for reading, students survey the material and make predictions. They read a portion of ...
To prepare for reading, students survey the material and make predictions. They read a portion of the story and stop to verify or reject predictions through discussion. New predictions are made and another portion is read. A cycle of prediction, reading, and confirmation or rejection continues throughout the story.
The teacher: (1) makes predictions, (2) uses analogies, (3) admits confusions and demonstrates ...
The teacher: (1) makes predictions, (2) uses analogies, (3) admits confusions and demonstrates fix-up strategies, (4) describes visual images. Focus is on one strategy at a time. Students practice strategies collaboratively. Eventually all strategies are combined in lessons, with the teacher, and then the students, demonstrating how to do this.
A small portion of a story is read; students ask as many questions as they can think
A small portion of a story is read; students ask as many questions as they can think of about this portion and the teacher answers the questions. The teacher then asks as many questions as s/he can think of about that portion and students answer. The same procedures are followed for subsequent small portions of the text.
Before a lesson with students, the teacher writes questions to ask them based on: (1) characters, ...
Before a lesson with students, the teacher writes questions to ask them based on: (1) characters, (2) settings, (3) the story problem and the goal to resolve it, (4) events to solve the problem, and (5) achievement of the goal.
The teacher instructs students about question types and strategies specifically needed to answer ...
The teacher instructs students about question types and strategies specifically needed to answer each of these. Commonly taught are question types designated as "Right There", "Think and Search", "The Author and You", and "On Your Own."
The teacher gives wait time; when students give a right answer, they are asked to explain how they ...
The teacher gives wait time; when students give a right answer, they are asked to explain how they know it's correct; all students are asked to respond; questions are rephrased or broken down into parts, when necessary; the teacher models how he or she would determine answers.
written summary of some aspects of the story is given to students ahead of time; pre-questions and ...
written summary of some aspects of the story is given to students ahead of time; pre-questions and listed vocabulary are discussed; the summary is read orally by the teacher; a written list of characters is placed on the chalkboard -- then, students read the entire story silently.
The teacher reads the first paragraph of a story to students. Prior to beginning, they are asked to ...
The teacher reads the first paragraph of a story to students. Prior to beginning, they are asked to close their eyes and try to see a picture of what they hear the teacher read. Afterward, their "pictures" are discussed. The teacher and students proceed through the story in this manner. Poetry is also a good choice for this activity.
1.(1 point)Suppose that in the British compound of a POW camp, the price of chee
1.(1 point)Suppose that in the British compound of a POW camp, the price of cheese is 6 cigarettes per cheese ration and price of coffee beans is 3 cigarettes per coffee ration. In the French compound, the price of coffee beans is 24 cigarettes per ration. 1)Is there an opportunity for beneficial exchange? no 2)A British prisoner could exchange his cheese ration for ( &nbs
According to recent studies of the elderly, training in the assessment and detection of depression ...
According to recent studies of the elderly, training in the assessment and detection of depression could be particularly effective if this training is given to:
a) Friends b) Family members c) Family doctors d) Psychologists
Question 2
The phenomenon of feeling younger than one actually is refers to:
The negative-right approach claims that those who trade with regimes which fail to share natural ...
The negative-right approach claims that those who trade with regimes which fail to share natural resource wealth with their people are
A. morally blameless since they usually do not know they circumstances within the country. B. somewhat morally responsible, but not as bad as the corrupt regimes themselves. C. morally blameless since ethics is determined by cult
According to Michael Sandel ("Justice", 2011:230-231), the claim that there is a special ...
According to Michael Sandel ("Justice", 2011:230-231), the claim that there is a special obligation to take care of one's own citizens is (select any that apply)
A. the defining characteristic of cosmopolitanism. B. a good argument for limiting immigration and protecting community. C. in conflict with the claims of equality when we recognize that
How to find the longest contiguous maxim-gilbert sequence ever established?
I need to find the longest contiguous sequence ever established using the maxim-gilbert (chemical degradation) method. I couldn't find any useful references to this in literature. So the only other way I can think of to do this would be to somehow sort the ncbi nucleotide sequence database by length and filter it to show only sequences that used this method, but I can't fi
1) Choose one social phenomenon or event (e.g. the evolution of women’s rights in Canada in the 20th century), and explain it using Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism or Feminism.
A person or group seeking social order due to inequality and power imbalances of dominant political or social ideologies will often be bombarded by people of higher s
1) Is there such thing as a Canadian culture? What are it’s defining elements?
It should be quite clear to all Canadians that this nation is a cultural mosaic, where newcomers are encouraged to preserve and retain the traditions of their ethnic heritage, and at the same time, foster a sense of Canadian values by identifying and understanding the rich history that t
1) Following Durkheim, what are some of the positive functions deviance may have in a society?
It is quite ironic to draw a conclusion that a bad event could have good functional outcomes. For instance, how could one positively justify the murder of a famous, heavily sought-after virtuous person, and argue that such a criminal event against that person is essentia
How might the current wave of global terrorism be understood using a collective action approach?
1) How might the current wave of global terrorism be understood using a collective action approach?
Global terrorism is a predominant issue in global politics. Since violence is a very effective means of intimidation, terrorism is often used by people who oppose politicians and societal pressures, as a device to accomplish this effect. Although terrorism has a long
1. "Anyone can succeed in life if they try." Is social mobility a myth or reality in Canada? What factors are most like to aid/hinder mobility?
Inequality is the result of a system that ranks people from high to low based on subjective criteria, that is supported by ideology rather than individual capability (Hewitt et al., 2008). The Canadian society is
GETTING THINGS GOING: IDEAS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES
Student introductions
Many first year university and college students come from small communities and few of them know each other. Here are some ways to help them become more comfortable at university/college, and more comfortable participating in class.
