FTCE Reading K-12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Ability Grouping?

Grouping children based on their test scores

Grouping of children by age

Grouping of children with similar needs for instructional purposes (correct)

Grouping children randomly

What is a phoneme?

The smallest unit of speech that can differentiate one word from another.

What defines a student's Independent Reading Level?

The level at which a student can read a text independently with 95% accuracy.

Define a grapheme.

A unit of writing that represents a single phoneme. Signup and view all the answers

What is a morpheme?

The smallest meaningful unit in the grammar of language. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Instructional Level?

The level at which students can read with the assistance of a teacher, indicated by an 85-95% accuracy rate. Signup and view all the answers

Define Action Research in education.

Teacher research conducted by a teacher practitioner in the classroom to evaluate performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is Frustration Level in reading?

The level at which students shouldn't read, indicated by an accuracy rate below 85%. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Marilyn Jager Adams?

A theorist in early reading who identified five tasks for phonemic awareness. Signup and view all the answers

What is Richard Allington known for?

Matching text to readers and effective instruction in classroom settings. Signup and view all the answers

What is alliteration?

The occurrence of words beginning with the same consonant sound. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Alphabetic Principle.

The idea that written spellings represent spoken words. Signup and view all the answers

What is an Anchor Book?

A book that is purposely read repeatedly as part of reading and writing workshops. Signup and view all the answers

Define assonance.

Repetition of stressed vowel sounds within words with different end consonants. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nancy Atwell?

Author of 'In The Middle' who advocates for student ownership in writing. Signup and view all the answers

What is authentic assessment?

Assessment activities that reflect real-world tasks and environments. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Balanced Literacy Lesson Format.

A format that includes a mini-lesson, small-group work, and a share session. Signup and view all the answers

What does behaviorism in learning propose?

Learning is the acquisition of new behavior through conditioning. Signup and view all the answers

What are benchmarks in education?

Statements of expectations for student learning and achievement. Signup and view all the answers

What does BICS stand for?

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Vocabulary in Reading and Literacy

Ability Grouping: Students with similar instructional needs grouped together; groups change based on students' evolving needs.
Phoneme: The smallest unit of speech that distinguishes one word from another.
Independent Reading Level: A student's reading capability assessed at 95% accuracy in a text read independently.
Grapheme: A written unit that represents a single phoneme; can be a single letter or a combination of letters.
Morpheme: The smallest meaningful unit in a language’s grammar, e.g., prefixes, suffixes, or standalone words.
Instructional Level: Reading ability indicated by an 85-95% accuracy rate, where students can read with teacher assistance.
Action Research: A method where teachers conduct research in their own classrooms to evaluate their effectiveness and performance.
Frustration Level: Reading capability characterized by an accuracy rate below 85%, indicating it's not suitable for students to read.

Theorists and Reading Concepts

Marilyn Jager Adams: Identified five tasks for phonemic awareness, focusing on rhymes, oddity tasks, blending words, segmenting words, and phonics manipulation.
Richard Allington: Known for research on reading disabilities and effective instructional strategies, emphasizing the importance of matching text to readers.
Alliteration: A literary device where words share the same initial consonant sound, enriching phonemic development.
Alphabetic Principle: Understanding that written words represent spoken language; often called graphophenemic awareness.
Anchor Book: A key text in balanced literacy, repeatedly read to foster familiarity and inspire writing among students.
Assonance: Repeated stressed vowel sounds in phrases, enhancing phonemic awareness.
Nancy Atwell: Advocates for student ownership in writing and the importance of extended writing time; promotes mini-lessons rather than traditional assignments.

Assessment and Instruction Methods

Authentic Assessment: Evaluation activities that mirror real-world skills and contexts relevant to students’ lives.
Balanced Literacy Lesson Format: A structured approach for literacy lessons featuring a mini-lesson, small group work, and a sharing session.
Behaviorism: A learning theory where behavior changes through conditioning, emphasizing environmental influence and reinforcement.
Benchmarks: Expected standards for student learning and achievements established at various educational levels.
BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills): Refers to the acquisition of second-language skills through direct interaction and communication.

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Test your knowledge with flashcards designed for the FTCE Reading K-12 exam. Each card defines essential terms related to reading and instructional practices, helping you prepare effectively. Perfect for educators and aspiring teachers looking to enhance their understanding of reading concepts.