Several students who are English language learners have enrolled in Doris Triado's third-grade ...

Several students who are English language learners have enrolled in Doris Triado's third-grade class. The principal has correctly advised this teacher to:
 
  a) excuse English language learners from all assignments
  b) require English language learners to complete assignments in their native languages and in English
  c) provide time for English language learners to talk with classmates
  d) provide large-print materials for everyone

Ques. 2

Matthew, a 6-year-old student, is not making satisfactory progress in the school's language arts program. The person who could most likely help his teacher implement additional effective instructional techniques would be:
 
  a) Matthew's previous teacher
  b) Matthew's older sibling, who attends the same school
  c) the school's literacy coach
  d) the school's psychologist

Ques. 3

When developing a language arts program for students who are English language learners, teachers should:
 
  a) provide opportunities for conversation in small groups
  b) use only whole class instruction
  c) have all instructional materials translated into the student's native language
  d) use only materials printed in English

Ques. 4

When teaching students who are English language learners, it is most helpful to scaffold their learning by using:
 
  a) visuals such as photographs and maps
  b) whole-class instruction
  c) nonstandard English
  d) above-grade-level materials

Ques. 5

When students participate in writing workshop, the teacher should:
 
  a) keep everyone at the same stage to build classroom community
  b) monitor as each student works at his own pace
  c) select the topics and genres
  d) edit the work before sharing with the entire class

Ques. 6

In addition to giving students grades for their assignments, sixth-grade teacher Harry Bonhage would also like to offer them constructive feedback. Of the following, the best way to accomplish that goal would be to:
 
  a) have conferences with the students throughout the school year
  b) write letters at the end of the school year
  c) create literature focus units
  d) differentiate instruction

Ques. 7

The fourth grade students submitted their comprehensive final projects. Although the teacher had general rubrics that had been used for other assignments, he correctly decided that it would be most appropriate to:
 
  a) design a rubric that specifically addressed the assignment
  b) decline to give feedback on the assignment
  c) ask parents/guardians to evaluate the assignment
  d) give all students the same grade

Ques. 8

When using Literature Circles, teachers should:
 
  a) keep students in the same groups for the entire school year
  b) use flexible grouping to meet students' needs
  c) require all students in the class to read the same novels
  d) require all texts to be read at home

Ques. 9

Fifth grade teacher Ashley Venti introduced a new book, helped students form predictions, and then encouraged students to read the first chapter silently. This teacher used an instructional technique known as:
 
  a) shared reading
  b) modeled reading
  c) guided reading
  d) choral reading

Ques. 10

To plan instruction, new teacher Brooke Hippert needed to know which writing strategies her students could already use effectively. Of the following, the best way for a teacher to determine which writing strategies students can use is to:
 
  a) examine the results of standardized tests
  b) examine samples in the students' portfolios
  c) speak with the school principal
  d) distribute graphic organizers

Ques. 11

Language arts teachers use conferences to monitor students' progress. The teacher's role in a conference is to:
 
  a) be a listener and guide
  b) mediate disputes between students
  c) grade assignments
  d) select books for the student's independent reading