Of the following, the most important reason for reading aloud to children is that

Of the following, the most important reason for reading aloud to children is that
 
  a) it teaches children to respect their classmates.
  b) it is included in standards and benchmarks.
  c) children learn many new words incidentally as they listen.
  d) children must learn to follow directions.

Ques. 2

A parent told her son's teacher that she stopped reading aloud to her son at home because he asked too many questions while she was reading. The teacher correctly replied that
 
  a) questioning is an effective method for children to deepen their understanding of a story.
  b) the boy should be permitted to ask questions only at the end of a story.
  c) parents should stop reading aloud when their children become fluent readers.
  d) parents should read aloud only easily comprehensible texts.

Ques. 3

A student teacher, has been asked to conduct a reading lesson with five children who are reading at the same level. The most appropriate technique for this situation would be
 
  a) guided reading.
  b) independent reading.
  c) assessment reading.
  d) portfolio reading.

Ques. 4

The term text refers
 
  a) only to textbooks.
  b) only to textbooks and assigned reading materials.
  c) to magazines and newspapers but not textbooks.
  d) to all reading materials.

Ques. 5

Children often preview a selection before reading. When children are examining a picture book, the preview is called a
 
  a) text walk.
  b) picture walk.
  c) literature circle.
  d) story quilt.

Ques. 6

In many classrooms, a teacher may read a book aloud with a group of children as they follow along in the text, often using a big book. This technique enables a teacher to model strategies and is called
 
  a) partner reading.
  b) independent reading.
  c) shared reading.
  d) fluent reading.

Ques. 7

The fifth stage of the reading process, in which readers go beyond the text to use what they have learned in another literacy experience, often by making a project or reading another book is
 
  a) exploring.
  b) responding.
  c) applying.
  d) reading.

Ques. 8

The instructional approach which is most closely associated with a strong skills approach is the
 
  a) Basal Reading Program.
  b) Literature Circle.
  c) Literature Focus Unit.
  d) Reading Workshop.

Ques. 9

The principal of Brady School correctly stated that
 
  a) first and second grade students can participate effectively in literature circles.
  b) literature circles should not be used below fourth grade.
  c) all literature circle meetings should be led by a teacher.
  d) students should always assume roles during literature circles.