Ch. 10 Basic Handwriting, Spelling, and Composition Instruction

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What is the primary focus of handwriting instruction as described in the text?

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to teach letter formation and promote fluent writing

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According to the research by Graham and colleagues, what was the outcome for first-grade students who received supplemental spelling and handwriting instruction?

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greater gains in spelling compared to those in a phonological awareness control condition

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The capacity theory of writing proposed by Deborah McCutchen suggests that: Automatic handwriting allows for better focus on ideas and organization.

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Automatic handwriting allows for better focus on ideas and organization.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of continuous manuscript writing? using only capital letters, retracing lines with minimal lifting of the pencil, frequent pencil lifting while writing letters, writing letters in a cursive style

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retracing lines with minimal lifting of the pencil

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What do the CCSS recommend for kindergarten students regarding handwriting?

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They should know how to form many upper- and lowercase letters.

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How can teachers assess a student’s handwriting according to the text?

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by examining the legibility and formation of letters

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What is the recommended approach to correct a student’s pencil grip? Options: using a larger pencil for better grip, ensuring the pencil is held with the thumb and index finger, encouraging students to use their non-dominant hand, allowing the student to hold the pencil however they prefer

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ensuring the pencil is held with the thumb and index finger

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The text mentions that first-grade girls tend to write faster than boys. What was the average difference in letters per minute?

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4 letters per minute

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Which activity helps students who have difficulty forming letters, as described in the text? Options: group discussions about writing, instant writing and memory writing, silent reading exercises, watching videos on letter formation

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instant writing and memory writing

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What element does the addition of arrows or numbers to a model of a letter provide to students?

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guidance in the sequence of forming a letter