Deck 10: Comprehension of Informational Text

Question 1

All of the following are factors that affect the comprehension process EXCEPT:

A) The ability to read quickly
B) The ability to recognize a large bank of sight words
C) The ability to decode unknown, one-syllable words
D) The ability to connect world knowledge with new information from text
E) The ability to self-question when confused

Answer 1

The ability to read quickly

Question 2

All of the following are factors that affect the comprehension process of informational text EXCEPT:

A) The ability to recognize organizational patterns of text
B) The ability to recognize the theme
C) Adequate background knowledge of the topic
D) The ability to analyze the author's purpose and credentials
E) The ability to synthesize similar information from various sources

Answer 2

The ability to recognize the theme

Question 3

Which of the following types of informational texts would explain how whales and fish breathe and their differences in moving in the sea or ocean?

A) Chronological
B) Enumeration
C) Classification
D) Compare/contrast
E) Problem/solution

Answer 3

Compare/contrast

Question 4

Which of the following types of informational texts would be best to use if the author wanted to give an overview of a composer's life?

A) Chronological
B) Enumeration
C) Classification
D) Compare/contrast
E) Problem/solution

Question 5

Which of the following types of informational text explains an event, an object, or a phenomenon?

A) Chronological
B) Enumeration
C) Classification
D) Compare/contrast
E) Problem/solution

Question 6

Which of the following types of informational text is used most often in scientific texts?

A) Chronological
B) Persuasion
C) Classification/hierarchy
D) Listing
E) Story

Question 7

If an author wants to explain the horrific issues that farmers faced during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, which of the following would be the best type of organizational structure?

A) Persuasion
B) Listing
C) Comparison/contrast
D) Cause/effect
E) Enumeration

Question 8

What is the persuasion technique that denounces one product or person in order to promote another?

A) Card stacking
B) Transfer
C) Testimonial
D) Name calling
E) Glittering generalities

Question 9

One special consideration that teachers must give to English learners when reading informational books is the _________________ vocabulary of the text.

Question 10

The Common Core State Standards refers to vocabulary that is specific for one content area as __________________________.

Question 11

According to the text, three factors that affect the comprehension process are __________, __________, and __________.

Question 12

Six different organizational structures of expository text are __________, __________, __________, __________, __________, __________.

Question 13

When analyzing expository trade books and textbooks, teachers should look at the text for __________, __________ and __________.

Question 14

Explain the following strategies that can be used to help readers comprehend informational text: ReQuest, K-T-W-L-E, survey of text features, Guided Reading Strategy, Pre-reading Plan, think-aloud strategy, and herringbone.

Question 15

Name and explain the eight different ways informational texts are organized. Explain how you will help students understand each of these structures.

Question 16

Most of the students in your class appear to be able to read the science textbook, but you have noticed that three students struggle with it. What will you do to assess the text and determine if it is too difficult for them? If the text is too difficult, what will you do to help them grasp the science concepts that the other children are learning?

Question 17

Explain what specific pre-reading, during reading, and after reading strategies you can teach students while working with informational text.

Question 18

Explain how readers' prior knowledge and experiences affect their ability to comprehend informational text.

Question 19

Expository texts are dense with domain-specific vocabulary. Explain how you will assess students' technical vocabulary and how you will assist young readers in learning technical terms.

Question 20

Explain how you will help students learn to use the various text features in textbooks and trade books.