LETRS Unit 8 Session All Sessions (1-6) And LETRS Unit 8 Final Assessment Test, 2022/2023.
LETRS Unit 8 Session 1
What are the benefits of having
... [Show More] students write in response to text? Select all that apply.
It prompts students to reflect on what they have learned; It enables students to connect ideas; It allows students to paraphrase ideas in their own words.
According to the Simple View of Writing, which two categories of skills must students learn to become successful?
foundational skills; higher order composition skills
According to research, which of the following are best practices for writing instruction? Select all that apply.
Allowing students to practice writing every day; explicitly teaching the steps of the writing process; planning writing activities that are cooperative and interactive What statement best describes effective writing in instruction?
It integrates teaching of foundational skills and composition.
Which statement is not true?
c. Writing has been shown to improve comprehension of oral language.
LETRS Unit 8 Session 2
What is the recommended order for teaching letter formation?
Teach lowecase letters first, then uppercase letters.
All of the following are spelling rules and concepts that should be taught in grades 2-3, except:
common Latin and Greek roots What is dysgraphia?
the inability to write letters by hand because of a communication breakdown between two sections of the brain
For alphabetic writing to be considered automatic, students should be able to write all of the letters from memory in what time frame?
1 minute
What is the best method for determining which hand is a students dominant hand for writing?
Give students question words (e.g., who, what, how) to associate with each element or part of speech.
Which of the following statements is true?
A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
Which is an example of a complex sentence?
I have a dog that likes to bark.
All of the following are coordinating conjunctions that students can use to form compound sentences except:
after
What is a simple way to explain the meaning of predicate?
It is the action in a sentence (what the subject is doing, thinking, feeling, or being).
All of the following should be explicitly stated for students when a writing assignment is first introduced except:
-the spelling and grammar rules that should be followed
If a student is struggling with letter formation, what helpful support should be provided during translating (drafting)?
-a letter formation guide or sample alphabet
In which grade should students begin using transitional words in their writing?
-first grade
In which grade are students expected to begin incorporating dialogue into their narrative writing? -third grade
In kindergarten and first grade, students are able to tell stories most easily about: -personal experiences
LETRS Unit 8 Session 5
"To share a belief or preference" is the purpose of which type of writing? c. opinion
When color-coding informational writing, it is a good practice to use the same color for which two sentences?
a. the topic sentence and conclusion Which of the following statements is true?
b. Peer-review activities should be heavily structured and focused on positive feedback. [Show Less]