Questions and Answers
With first-grade students, how much instructional time should be spent on English language arts?
Teachers should depend heavily on the results of screeners such as Acadience Reading K-6 to determine what skills should be taught to students.
False
By second grade, what is the most effective approach to teaching reading comprehension?
All of the above in roughly equal proportion.
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for high-quality text?
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One test of a robust curriculum in grades K-3 is whether, upon walking into a classroom, an observer can tell what students are learning about.
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Study Notes
English Language Arts Instruction
- First-grade students require at least 2 hours or more of instructional time focused on English language arts.
Assessment and Skill Determination
- Reliance on screeners like Acadience Reading K-6 for determining skills to teach is not recommended.
Reading Comprehension Approaches
- By second grade, teaching reading comprehension should equally incorporate:
- Phonics
- Comprehension skills
- Language study
Criteria for High-Quality Texts
- A text is considered not high-quality if it is merely relevant to events of the day.
Curriculum Robustness
- A key indicator of a robust K-3 curriculum is clarity; an observer should immediately recognize what students are learning.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from LETRS Unit 7 Session 1 with this set of flashcards. This quiz covers instructional time for English language arts, the role of screeners in teaching, and effective reading comprehension strategies for early grades. Perfect for educators looking to reinforce their understanding of literacy instruction techniques.
