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Chapter 5- Literature, Reading Processes and Skills for Reading Literary and Nonliterary Texts Flashcards

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What are the TEKS related to Domain II focused on?

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Knowledge and skills in reading processes and competencies 4-7

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What strategies does a student use for word identification?

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Variety of word recognition strategies including context clues and etymological clues

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How does a student increase reading fluency?

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By rereading favorite stories and novels

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Why is it important for a student to read widely?

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To gain meaning from different sources and purposes

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What is one method a student uses to comprehend texts?

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Applying metacognitive strategies

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What role do charts and diagrams play in reading comprehension?

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They help the student understand the text better

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What is the purpose of vocabulary development in reading?

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To acquire an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study

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What does the student learn about Latin and Greek roots?

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They help unlock the meaning of words with similar parts

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What does reading inquiry/research involve?

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Conducting research using a variety of sources

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What is authentic learning?

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Connecting what students are taught in school to real-world issues and applications

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Which theory emphasizes that students learn better through active involvement?

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Constructivist theory

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What must teachers consider regarding students’ prior knowledge?

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It influences the students’ ability to understand new concepts

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How does emotional involvement relate to cognitive activity in reading?

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Students need to connect texts to their personal experiences

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What are the two types of responses readers can have towards texts?

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  • Efferent (focus on learned information) * Aesthetic (focus on personal feelings)
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What mistake do some teachers make regarding TEKS and literary enjoyment?

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Focusing too much on TEKS skills and not enough on aesthetic enjoyment

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How can students respond to literature?

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  • Summarizing * Analyzing * Generalizing * Evaluating
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What role do teacher behaviors play in student responses to literature?

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They guide students to respond at a higher level

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What is Bloom’s taxonomy used for in literature education?

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To evoke higher-level responses from students

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What do reflective questions require from students?

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They require critical thinking and personal reactions to the text

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What is the purpose of word attack skills?

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To help students learn new vocabulary

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What is phonics in relation to vocabulary development?

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A process where students sound out words

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How do context clues assist in understanding vocabulary?

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They help determine the meaning of a word based on its usage

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What is decoding in vocabulary development?

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Using Greek or Latin roots to figure out word meanings

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What is the pitfall of using dictionaries for vocabulary building?

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It can become busy work if not used in context

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What is the benefit of having a word wall in the classroom?
It helps build and reinforce academic vocabulary
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What is fluency in reading?
The ability to read text with speed, accuracy, and proper expression
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What are characteristics of fluent readers?
* Recognize words automatically * Read with expression * Focus on comprehension
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What is fluency in reading?
Fluency is the ability to read text with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.
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What are the three important components of fluency?
* Accuracy (automaticity) * Rate * Prosody
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True or False: Fluency ensures comprehension.
False
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What does accuracy in reading refer to?
The person's ability to read words in a text.
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What is the significance of prosody in reading?
It refers to stress, intonation, and pauses, commonly known as 'reading with feeling'.
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List the four components needed for good fluency instruction.
* Model fluent reading * Use guided oral reading instruction * Give students ways to practice and perform * Implement word study activities to build accuracy
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What is choral reading?
All the students, led by the teacher, read aloud together.
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Fill in the blank: Students need a lot of practice to learn to read fluently. Performing helps students learn _______.
[prosody]
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What is Reader's Theater?
An oral performance of a script usually based on authentic literature.
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What is the purpose of using repeated reading?
To practice a text several times until fluency has developed.
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What is the SQ3R method?
A comprehension strategy that stands for Survey, Ask questions, Read, Recite, Review.
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What does the Directed Reading-Thinking Activity (DR-TA) encourage students to do?
Find text evidence to prove their predictions.
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List the steps involved in the DR-TA process.
* Introduction * Predict * Prove or Modify Predictions * Reflect
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What is the importance of building background knowledge for students?
It helps them connect background information with new information.
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What are metacognitive strategies?
Strategies that promote self-awareness while reading.
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List the seven metacognitive strategies from 'Mosaic of Thought'.
* Monitoring for meaning * Using and creating schema * Asking questions * Determining importance * Inferring * Using sensory and emotional images * Synthesizing
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What are three levels of reading comprehension?
* Literal * Inferential * Applied
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What defines the literal level of reading comprehension?
Understanding the basic information and facts in the text without interpretation.
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At the inferential level, what must students do?
Look beyond just the facts to determine the author's meaning.
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What does the applied level of comprehension require from students?
Applying knowledge to new situations or contexts.
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What is a strategy teachers can use to assess comprehension after reading?
Ask students to retell the story, create a graphic organizer, summarize, or give a personal response.
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What is the first level of comprehension in reading?
The Literal Level ## Footnote This level involves recalling facts directly from the text without interpretation.
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What do students need to do at the Inferential Level?
Make connections to determine what the author means ## Footnote Teachers guide students to make inferences about the text.
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What does the Applied Level of comprehension require from students?
Draw new insights based on reading ## Footnote This involves combining literal and inferential understanding to make predictions.
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What type of question is focused on using information to solve a problem?
Application questions ## Footnote These usually have one correct answer.
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Give an example of an Application question.
How is the story like a real-world situation? ## Footnote Other examples include creating a timeline or writing a letter to a character.
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What is required in Analysis questions?
Identify reasons and motives for character decisions ## Footnote Involves making inferences and analyzing conclusions.
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Provide an example of an Analysis question.
Compare/contrast two characters of the story ## Footnote Other examples include finding mistakes in the text or identifying facts versus opinions.
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What does Synthesis require from the reader?
Use original, divergent thinking to create something new ## Footnote This can include writing a new ending or predicting future events.
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What type of question involves offering opinions or judging merit?
Evaluation questions ## Footnote These questions assess the effectiveness or interest of characters or works.
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What are some effective strategies for monitoring student reading?
Teacher observation and reading logs ## Footnote Other methods include anecdotal records, writing samples, and self-evaluations.
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What is authentic assessment?
Assessment that allows students to demonstrate understanding in real-world applications ## Footnote This includes group work and projects that integrate literary and language skills.
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What is the purpose of formal assessment?
To evaluate students against instructional goals and objectives ## Footnote Formal assessments include teacher-made tests and standardized tests.
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What should assessment feedback lead to for students?
Student self-assessment ## Footnote This helps students correct misunderstandings and take responsibility for their learning.
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Fill in the blank: The _______ Level requires students to look beyond the facts of the text.
Inferential ## Footnote This level involves making connections and inferences about the text.
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True or False: Higher order thinking questions only require recall of facts.
False ## Footnote Higher order thinking involves analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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What is a strategy for defining unknown words that goes beyond dictionary usage?
Higher order thinking skills strategies ## Footnote These strategies encourage deeper analysis and understanding of words.
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What must teachers understand to help students develop reading comprehension?
Word analysis strategies ## Footnote These strategies assist in decoding and understanding text.
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What is the value of a grading rubric in formative assessment?
Provides clear criteria for evaluation ## Footnote Helps teachers assess student work consistently and fairly.
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How can journal writing be used effectively in grading?
As a reflective tool for student progress ## Footnote Allows for personal expression and assessment of understanding.
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What is Bloom’s Taxonomy?
A framework for categorizing educational goals ## Footnote It includes levels of cognitive skills, from basic recall to complex evaluation.
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What might test questions related to Bloom’s Taxonomy require?
Application of knowledge of various strategies and learning components ## Footnote Questions often relate to specific topics rather than Bloom's Taxonomy in isolation.
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What are the four components needed for reading fluency?
Accuracy, rate, expression, and comprehension ## Footnote Each component contributes to a student's ability to read smoothly and understand the text.
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What is metacognition?
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes ## Footnote In reading, it involves reflecting on how one comprehends and processes information.
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How does prior knowledge impact a student's reading comprehension?
It enhances understanding and connection to new information ## Footnote Recognizing prior knowledge can aid in making sense of texts.
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What are the levels of reading comprehension?
Literal, inferential, and applied ## Footnote Each level represents a different depth of understanding and engagement with the text.

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