#1
Which of the following is a phonological awareness skill?
Identifying rhyming words
ExplanationRecognition of similar sounds at the end of words.
#2
Which of the following is a strategy to promote phonemic awareness?
Clapping out syllables in words
ExplanationUsing physical actions to identify and count syllables.
#3
Which of the following is a component of phonological awareness?
Identifying letter-sound relationships
ExplanationRecognizing the connections between letters and their sounds.
#4
What is the primary goal of literacy instruction?
To develop fluent readers
ExplanationFostering the ability to read smoothly and with understanding.
#5
Which of the following is a strategy for promoting vocabulary development?
Using context clues
ExplanationUtilizing surrounding information to infer word meanings.
#6
Which of the following is an example of a phonological awareness skill?
Identifying syllables in words
ExplanationRecognizing and counting the units of sound in words.
#7
What is the main purpose of formative assessment in literacy development?
To provide feedback for improvement during instruction
ExplanationFeedback-oriented assessment to enhance ongoing learning.
#8
Which of the following is a component of reading fluency?
Phrasing
ExplanationThe ability to read with appropriate expression and grouping of words.
#9
What is the purpose of a running record in literacy assessment?
To evaluate students' reading fluency and comprehension
ExplanationAssessing both reading speed and understanding.
#10
In literacy assessment, what does the term 'miscue' refer to?
A deviation from expected reading in a text
ExplanationUnexpected reading errors during comprehension.
#11
What is the primary purpose of a running record in literacy assessment?
To measure reading fluency
ExplanationAssessing how smoothly and quickly a student reads.
#12
Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive reading strategy?
Predicting what will happen next in a story
ExplanationAnticipating and hypothesizing about the story's future events.
#13
What does the term 'metacognition' refer to in literacy development?
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
ExplanationUnderstanding and reflecting on one's own thinking.
#14
Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure phonemic awareness?
Phonemic segmentation task
ExplanationIdentifying and manipulating individual sounds in words.
#15
What does the term 'scaffolding' mean in the context of literacy instruction?
Gradually reducing support as students develop skills
ExplanationProviding support that decreases as learners gain competence.
#16
What does the term 'orthographic awareness' refer to in literacy development?
Awareness of correct spelling conventions
ExplanationUnderstanding and using correct spelling rules.
#17
What does the term 'morphological awareness' refer to in literacy development?
Knowledge of word parts and their meanings
ExplanationUnderstanding the meaning of word components.