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Importance of Teaching Literacy in All Content Areas

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What is the ultimate goal of literacy instruction according to the text?

Developing students' comprehension, writing skills, and communication skills (correct)
Enhancing students' reading speed
Improving students' ability to memorize content
Increasing the number of books students read

Why is it important for students to engage in academic conversation?

To give them practice in expressing ideas and understanding concepts (correct)
To make the classroom more lively
To increase the number of friends they have in school
To avoid listening to the teacher's lectures

What strategies can be used to build students' oral skills?

Listening to audiobooks
Watching educational videos
Think-pair-share, elbow partner, shoulder share, and chunk and chew (correct)
Silent reading only

What did Lev Vygotsky believe about learning?

Learning is a very social act (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does writing help students according to the text?

It helps them make sense of what they are learning and make connections (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for students to have time for conversation in the classroom?

To facilitate processing of new content and concepts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern definition of literacy according to the text?

The ability to read, write, listen, and speak proficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for teaching literacy according to the text?

All teachers in different subject areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What skills should students be engaging in daily according to the text?

Reading, writing, and speaking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'advanced literacy' in a new language involve?

Reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiently in any setting (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is literacy considered an 'every-century skill'?

Because it is essential for success in every era (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Richard Vaca suggest about literacy instruction?

'All teachers have a role in literacy and learning' (A) Signup and view all the answers

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