Science of Teaching Reading

What is the primary focus of the 'Science of Teaching Reading'?

• Understanding how to teach reading effectively

• Studying the history of reading

• Analyzing different writing styles

• Exploring the art of storytelling

Which of the following is a key component of reading comprehension?

• Phonemic awareness

• Grammar rules

• Historical context

• Literary devices

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In the context of reading instruction, what does 'phonics' refer to?

• The relationship between sounds and their spellings

• The study of word origins

• The rhythm of a text

• The emotional tone of a passage

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

• The team of scientists are working on the project.

• The group of students is reading the book.

• The list of items were on the table.

• The pair of shoes are new.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message

• The first sentence

• The most difficult word

• The author's name

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The sun is shining brightly.

• The book is on the table.

• The students are studying.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does 'context clues' help a reader to do?

• Determine the meaning of unknown words

• Identify the author's purpose

• Summarize the text

• Find the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word is a synonym for 'comprehend'?

• Understand

• Ignore

• Forget

• Confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To state the main idea

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce a new topic

• To ask a question

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car is fast.

• The book is interesting.

• The student is smart.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3