RLA Training

What is the one skill required to pass all four GED tests?

• math
• writing
• reading
• science

Which of the following is not considered to be "close reading"?

• Reading that examines meaning thoroughly and methodically
• Reading that is thoughtful and critical
• Sustained reading of grade-level appropriate complex text
• Skimming

Which of the following does not make text complex?

• Vocabulary
• Sentence structure
• Coherence
• Font size

Which of the following is not a recommended vocabulary teaching strategy?

• Have students identify words before the reading.
• Have students memorize words before the reading.
• Have teacher identify words before the reading.
• Have students discuss words throughout the reading.

All of the following are true about vocabulary.com except:

• It helps students master words
• It has over 500,000 lists available
• It's a game
• It forces students to memorize words that they will later forget

Which of the following elements should be considered when checking for complexity?

• Qualitative elements such as word length and word frequency
• Quantitative elements such as purpose, text structure, language features, and knowledge demands
• Read and task elements such as what is the most complex vs the least complex reading to give your students
• All of the above

Typically it is best to choose this grade level range when choosing reading material for an ABE student

• first to third
• tenth to twelfth
• fifth to ninth
• None of the above

True or False. It is a good strategy to number the paragraphs and chunk the text when having students read out loud in class.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT considered to be evidence?

• facts
• statistics
• data
• opinions

True or False. The Extended Response essay is graded by a person.

• True
• False