Deck 10: Comprehension Part 2

Question 1

You can tell a fact from an opinion by whether

A)you agree with it.
B)it appears in print.
C)it is verifiable.
D)it is in quotes.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which statement about topic sentences is true?

A)They are present in all paragraphs.
B)They are not related to the main idea of the paragraph.
C)They often state the main idea of a paragraph.
D)They usually begin with the phrase "The main idea is."

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Researchers believe teachers should give critical reading sufficient attention in their classrooms because

A)other teachers of other subjects do not care about critical reading skills.
B)core reading programs may give insufficient emphasis to critical skills.
C)core reading programs cover few reading skills and strategies.
D)critical reading skills and strategies are not addressed in students' homes.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

An example of anaphora is the replacement of a noun with a(n)_______.

Question 5

Which statement describes the relationship of literal comprehension to higher-order comprehension?

A)Higher-order comprehension depends on literal comprehension.
B)Literal comprehension depends on higher-order comprehension.
C)There is no relationship between the two types of comprehension.
D)Poor literal comprehension leads to better higher-order comprehension.

Question 6

All of the following techniques foster creative reading except

A)using stories as stimuli for writing new products.
B)using creative drama activities.
C)encouraging children to predict what will happen next.
D)asking only questions that have absolute answers.

Question 7

Which statement about detail questions is false?

A)They are the easiest type to construct.
B)They often begin with who, what, where, or when .
C)They ask for bits of information conveyed by the material.
D)They require imagination.

Question 8

Interpretive reading involves reading between the lines and making _______, or educated guesses based on information derived from the text and the reader's schemata.

Question 9

The sentence "Jane has her dog with her" includes a(n)

A)restrictive clause.
B)anaphoric relationship.
C)figurative expression.
D)relative clause.

Question 10

When readers read with a questioning attitude, they are engaging in _______ reading; when they integrate their imaginations to "read beyond the lines," they are using _______ reading.

Question 11

To encourage deeper deliberation about answers, teachers should not

A)provide adequate "wait time" for answers of nonimmediate questions.
B)allow students to answer when they are ready to answer.
C)call on students who are most eager to answer.
D)allow students to wait a day, if needed, to answer a question.

Question 12

Reading to follow directions involves attention to _______ and _______.

Question 13

Vague phrases that are designed to gain adherents to a point of view without providing specifics are called

A)card-stacking techniques.
B)glittering generalities.
C)transfer techniques.
D)testimonials.

Question 14

An example of a brainstorming question about cause and effect would be

A)"Which is bigger, an apple or a watermelon?"
B)"Who is your brother?"
C)"What happens when the fire alarm goes off?"
D)"Did the leaves of that tree sigh in the wind?"

Question 15

Which statement about textually explicit questions is true?

A)They have answers that are directly stated in the text.
B)They have answers that are implied by the text.
C)They have answers that must come from the reader's background knowledge.
D)They require imagination.

Question 16

"She ran her feet off" is an example of the figurative language device called a(n)_______.

Question 17

Critical reading includes

A)elaborating on or modifying what is read.
B)determining the timeliness of the material.
C)reading for literal comprehension.
D)acquiring ideas that are directly stated.

Question 18

A teacher conducting a close reading lesson would typically include all of the following except

A)an in-depth preview of the text, activating schemata and introducing vocabulary.
B)read a text multiple times, with a different focus each time.
C)focus part of the discussion on the author's craft.
D)ask many text-dependent questions, preparing most of them prior to the lesson.

Question 19

The propaganda approach that utilizes people's wanting to do what others are doing is called

A)transfer techniques.
B)the bandwagon technique.
C)name calling.
D)glittering generalities.

Question 20

Literal comprehension involves

A)evaluating.
B)reading beyond the lines.
C)making inferences.
D)understanding explicitly stated information.

Question 21

A critical reading strategy that encourages students to research a topic, formulate questions, and summarize findings is the _______.

Question 22

What techniques and kinds of questions should you consider when preparing comprehension test questions?

Question 23

Katie, a struggling reader in your fourth-grade class, was having difficulty with comprehension. The most recent story that she read was about skateboarding, and you noticed that it seemed particularly difficult for her. Remembering what you know about the influence of schemata on comprehension, you wonder if her lack of experience with skateboarding may have influenced her understanding. You know that Katie is on the local gymnastics team, so you find a story about Simone Biles, an Olympic gymnast, and use it for the next guided reading lesson with Katie's group. After the group reads the story, you ask Katie about the connections she made to people, places, and events in the story. Katie replies, "What do you mean? What kind of connections am I supposed to make?" This reply indicates that Katie does not realize that she should be using schemata to help her comprehend. What will you do to help Katie use her schemata while reading?

Question 24

Why are critical reading skills important if readers are to function effectively in everyday activities?

Question 25

Instruction that encourages students to consider the source of answers to questions, whether from information in the text or their own background knowledge, is called _______ instruction.

Question 26

As discussed in the chapter, struggling readers' lack of schemata can negatively affect their comprehension. Write a well-developed essay that addresses the following:
explanation of schemata;
the relationship between schemata and comprehension;
reasons why schemata may be more limited for some students, particularly for struggling readers; and
at least two ways that teachers can help struggling readers remedy this difficulty.

Question 27

How can poor questioning techniques by the teacher result in poor comprehension by the students?

Question 28

Describe four types of comprehension.

Question 29

Why is critical reading even more important when students are using the Internet?

Question 30

You are at an interview in hopes of securing a fifth-grade teaching position. The principal asks you to explain how you plan to teach fifth graders to comprehend narrative text. Write a response to the principal, incorporating the following in your reply:
a brief statement about why comprehension is important; a description of three specific strategies you will use; and research or a theory to support your points (be sure to make a clear connection to the research or theory).