Reading Specialist New-Teacher Training Quiz

What are the five components of reading?

Grammar, phonics, fluency, writing, and comprehension

Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary

Phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing

Phonemic awareness, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and comprehension

How are fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension related?

Fluency is the ability to understand the meaning of words, which leads to better comprehension.

Vocabulary is the ability to read with accuracy and speed, resulting in better fluency and comprehension.

Comprehension is the ability to recognize and decode words fluently, which improves vocabulary.

All three components are separate and don't influence each other.

Which screening tool is commonly used to identify students in grades K-3 who are at risk for reading problems?

IQ test

Phonological awareness assessment

Hearing test

Vision test

What are warning signs of students who may be struggling with dyslexia?

Strong phonological skills and accurate decoding

Age-appropriate reading skills and comprehension

Difficulties in reading and spelling, letter reversals, and poor phonological awareness

Strong vocabulary skills and advanced comprehension

Which accommodations are suitable for students suspected of having dyslexia?

Providing extra reading practice

Allowing extra time for reading assignments and tests

Encouraging memorization of vocabulary words

Eliminating all reading-related tasks

What interventions are effective for students suspected of having decoding difficulties?

Providing additional comprehension exercises

Encouraging silent reading only

Implementing systematic phonics instruction

Allowing the use of audiobooks for all reading assignments

Which strategies can help create a literacy-rich home environment?

Encouraging screen time over reading time

Limiting access to books and reading materials

Setting aside regular family reading time

Focusing solely on academic reading materials

What resources can parents/caregivers use to support their child's reading development at home?

Watching television shows and movies

Visiting the library and checking out books

Avoiding any reading-related activities at home

Discouraging reading for pleasure

What is the primary goal of remediation strategies for poor reading comprehension skills?

Encouraging students to memorize texts

Helping students read faster with less focus on understanding

Improving students' ability to comprehend and understand what they read

Focusing solely on vocabulary development

When addressing reading difficulties, it is essential to:

Assume that all students have the same reading abilities

Ignore the impact of a literacy-rich home environment

Identify individual student needs and implement targeted interventions

Ely solely on genetic factors for student success in reading

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