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What is the difference between learning to read and reading to learn?

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Learning to read refers to the basic skills of decoding text, while reading to learn involves understanding and comprehending the information presented.

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What is schema development in reading comprehension?

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Schema development is the process of connecting background knowledge to new information being read.

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Name three strategies for preparing students to read.

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  • Schema Development
  • Previewing
  • Starting a KWL
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What is a KWL chart?

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A KWL chart is a graphic organizer used to record what students Know, what they Want to know, and what they Learned about a topic.

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What is self-monitoring in reading?

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Self-monitoring occurs when readers check their understanding while reading and apply strategies to resolve comprehension issues.

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List four ‘fix-up’ strategies students can use when they do not understand a text.

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  • Paraphrasing the passage
  • Skimming back through the text
  • Skimming forward to find helpful information
  • Asking for help
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What role does questioning play in reading comprehension?

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Questioning helps readers actively engage with the text and provides focus and purpose during reading.

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What are graphic organizers used for in reading?

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Graphic organizers help translate reading material into visual representations, aiding in comprehension.

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What is summarizing in the context of reading comprehension?

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Summarizing involves pulling together important information from the text and expressing it in one’s own words.

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What is the formula for drawing conclusions or making inferences?

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Schema + Text Evidence = Idea

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What is the ‘I do, we do, you do’ method of instruction?

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It is a gradual release of responsibility framework where the teacher first explains, then models, and finally allows students to practice independently.

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True or False: Students should only use pre-reading strategies for fiction texts.

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False

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What is metacognition in reading?

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Metacognition is the awareness of one’s own thought processes while reading, essential for comprehension.

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What is an anticipation guide?

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An anticipation guide is a series of statements related to the reading’s topic that students agree or disagree with before reading.

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Fill in the blank: Students should be taught to engage actively with their reading through _______.

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[Metacognition]

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What are some post-reading strategies to enhance comprehension?

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  • Retelling or recounting
  • Summarizing
  • Responding to questions
  • Discussions or debates
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What are decoding skills?

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Decoding skills refer to the ability to accurately pronounce and sound out grade-level vocabulary.

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Name two text features that may hinder comprehension.

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  • Author’s assumption of prior knowledge
  • Vocabulary challenges
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What is the purpose of writing to support reading?

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Writing to support reading helps clarify and increase students’ understanding of the text.

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List three types of informational texts.

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  • Textbooks
  • News articles
  • Biographies
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What should students do before reading an informational text?

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Students should set a purpose and preview text features to predict the central ideas.

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What is the role of graphic features in informational texts?

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Graphic features such as charts and graphs help convey information and support understanding.

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What are the components of a KWL chart?

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  • Know
  • Want to know
  • Learned
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What are captions?

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Short explanations below photos

Captions provide context and clarity to images.

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Define graphic features in educational texts.
Charts, graphs, photos, and graphic organizers ## Footnote These features enhance understanding of the content.
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What is the purpose of a glossary?
A list of important words to know, along with their meanings ## Footnote Glossaries aid in vocabulary comprehension.
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What does an index provide?
A catalog list at the end of the text containing all of the topics discussed ## Footnote Useful for locating specific information quickly.
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What is an anticipation guide?
Provide opinion statements related to the text and then ask the students to agree or disagree with the statements ## Footnote Engages students' prior knowledge and opinions.
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What is a KWL chart?
Students record what they Know, what they Want to know, and what they Learned about a topic using a three-column organizer ## Footnote Supports active engagement and reflection.
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What is the difference between skimming and scanning?
Skimming is quickly reading for a general sense; scanning is locating specific information or keywords ## Footnote Both techniques improve reading efficiency.
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What is the reading rate strategy?
Slightly decreasing regular reading rate to allow more time to process information ## Footnote Helpful for unfamiliar subjects.
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List the important organizational frameworks for text structure.
* Sequential Order * Chronological Order * Order of Importance * Spatial Order * Cause and Effect * Problem and Solution * Claim and Refutation * Compare and Contrast ## Footnote Understanding text structure aids comprehension.
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What does annotating involve?
Students actively engage with a text by making notes in the margins ## Footnote Annotations can include summaries, key ideas, and personal reactions.
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What are two-column notes?
Students write questions on the left side and answers on the right side ## Footnote This method promotes organized note-taking.
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What is an I-Chart?
A graphic organizer that encourages students to build on prior knowledge ## Footnote Supports understanding of new information.
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What is the Think-Pair-Share strategy?
Students think about the text, then discuss in pairs and share with the class ## Footnote Encourages collaboration and deeper understanding.
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What is summarizing?
Students write a response answering: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? ## Footnote Summarizing consolidates understanding of the material.
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What does questioning involve in education?
Asking students higher-level questions to enhance understanding ## Footnote Bloom's Taxonomy can guide question creation.
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What are graphic organizers?
Visual representations of the text to organize key ideas and show relationships ## Footnote They support comprehension and retention.
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What is identifying the author's purpose?
Distinguishing fact from opinion, identifying tone, and analyzing text features ## Footnote Helps understand the author's intent.
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Define rhetorical analysis.
Examining how the author uses rhetorical strategies to persuade or inform ## Footnote Involves analyzing ethos, pathos, and logos.
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What is synthesis in reading comprehension?
Integrating information from multiple sources to develop an argument or new insights ## Footnote Encourages critical thinking.
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What is rereading as an intervention strategy?
Encouraging students to reread sections to identify main points and details ## Footnote Helps reinforce understanding.
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What is chunking the text?
Breaking a complex text into smaller, manageable sections ## Footnote Facilitates close reading and collaboration.
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What are some activities to assess reading comprehension?
* Retelling or drawing a picture * Responding to guided questions * Identifying key elements * Writing an analysis essay * Completing projects ## Footnote Variety of activities cater to different comprehension skills.
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What is the literal level of reading comprehension?
Answering basic questions about what is happening in the text ## Footnote Involves summarizing and identifying key elements.
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Define inferential level in reading comprehension.
Inferring meaning from the text ## Footnote Involves making inferences and predictions.
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What is evaluative level in reading comprehension?
Evaluating or analyzing the text ## Footnote Involves expressing opinions and comparing texts.
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What should teachers consider when interpreting standardized test scores?
* Test Date * Skill Breakdown * Score Interpretation * Demographic and Contextual Factors ## Footnote Ensures a comprehensive understanding of student performance.
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What is guided reading?
Reading done by students with teacher support in a small group setting ## Footnote Focuses on specific instructional goals.
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What is independent reading?
Reading done by students independently of the teacher ## Footnote Can be assigned or student-selected.
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What is the role of interest surveys in book selection?
Guides students toward choosing books they will enjoy ## Footnote Increases student engagement in reading.
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What is the three-part model for measuring text complexity?
* Qualitative measures * Quantitative measures * Reader and task considerations ## Footnote All three elements are essential for understanding text complexity.
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What are qualitative measures in text complexity?
Aspects of a text that can only be measured by a reader, such as meaning and structure ## Footnote They rely on reader interpretation.
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What are quantitative measures in text complexity?
Aspects of a text measured by computer software, such as word length and sentence length ## Footnote Useful for calculating text difficulty.
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Why is listening comprehension important?
It shares cognitive processes with reading comprehension and builds vocabulary and background knowledge ## Footnote Active listening supports reading success.
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What are active listening read alouds?
Teachers model fluent reading and active listening behaviors ## Footnote Enhances students' listening and comprehension skills.
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What is a key component of reading fluency?
Vocabulary ## Footnote Vocabulary helps in recognizing words in text, which is essential for reading fluency.
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How does exposure to new words benefit students?
It enriches their understanding by helping them recognize words in text.
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What is the benefit of listening to informational texts?
Provides context and understanding for future reading encounters.
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What skills does active listening practice enhance?
Identifying main ideas, making inferences, and following sequences.
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What is the purpose of Active Listening Read Alouds?
Teachers model fluent reading, pronunciation, expression, and active listening behaviors.
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What is an example of a strategy used in Active Listening Read Alouds?
Using engaging voices and asking open-ended questions.
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What is the benefit of Choral Reading with Active Participation?
Builds confidence, fluency, and active listening skills.
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How does Audiobooks and Active Listening benefit students?
Provides access to complex texts while developing reading skills.
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What is a technique used during class discussions to promote active listening?
Using open-ended questions to connect ideas across subjects.
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What criteria should be used when choosing targeted vocabulary words?
Academic relevance and usefulness or frequency encountered.
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What are academic vocabulary words?
Words like analyze, describe, and reflect that are important across all content areas.
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What is domain-specific vocabulary?
Vocabulary that is more subject-specific.
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What impact does a strong vocabulary have on a reader's ability?
Influences comprehension and reading fluency.
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What are the four categories of a student's vocabulary?
* Listening Vocabulary * Speaking Vocabulary * Reading Vocabulary * Writing Vocabulary
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What is listening vocabulary?
Words that are understood while being spoken to.
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What is speaking vocabulary?
Words known and used by a person in speech.
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What is reading vocabulary?
Words a reader can recognize and decode while reading a text.
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What is writing vocabulary?
Words used in written language.
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How does vocabulary help with word recognition and fluency?
A strong vocabulary aids in decoding new words more easily.
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What happens when students struggle to identify and read words?
They are less able to comprehend the meaning of the text as a whole.
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What is the relationship between vocabulary and background knowledge?
Building background knowledge helps connect new learning to established knowledge.
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How does prior knowledge about tornadoes benefit a student reading about them?
They can focus on main ideas and think critically without needing to learn new terms.

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