Text Chunking and Scaffolding in Writing Instruction

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What is the purpose of the 'chunking' of the text mentioned in the passage?

To make the text more difficult to understand

To break up the text into smaller, more manageable sections (correct)

To increase the working memory demands associated with comprehending the text

To make the text more visually appealing

According to the passage, which of the following instructional practices can help students with inattention improve their ability to comprehend text?

Asking students to summarize the text after reading

Explicitly teaching vocabulary and using graphic organizers (correct)

Encouraging students to read the text silently

Providing students with opportunities to work independently

What is the purpose of the 'leveled questions' mentioned in the passage?

To provide students with additional practice reading the text

To encourage text-based discussion while reading (correct)

To assess the students' prior knowledge of the topic

To test the students' comprehension of the text

According to the passage, what is the purpose of the 'scaffolding' mentioned in the context of comprehending complex text?

To support students in understanding the text, and then gradually remove that support Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the instructional practices mentioned in the passage?

To support students with inattention in comprehending expository text Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an instructional practice that can help students with inattention improve their text comprehension?

Encouraging students to read the text multiple times Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Mrs. Freatman explicitly teach her students?

Get the Gist Signup and view all the answers

How did Mrs. Freatman initially model the Get the Gist strategy?

She modeled the self-questioning cues and thought aloud her responses. Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Freatman's approach to gradually release responsibility to students?

She started with modeling, then guided practice, and slowly released responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incorporating collaborative learning pairs?

To increase on-task behavior and improve reading outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a benefit of collaborative learning pairs?

Enhancing writing skills Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the figure references in the text?

They provide visual representations of the strategies mentioned. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the graphic organizers shown in Figures 6 and 7?

To help students identify and summarize the main ideas of a text. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cue card shown in Figure 8?

To support students in engaging in text-based discussions. Signup and view all the answers

How did the teacher's use of scaffolding techniques impact her students' engagement and learning?

Students, especially those with attention difficulties, became more engaged and actively participated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the process of summarizing a text, according to the passage?

Combining the main idea statements into a comprehensive summary. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of scaffolding techniques in reading comprehension?

To provide students with a structured approach to understanding and summarizing texts. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the teacher's previous approach before using scaffolding techniques?

Students struggled to maintain attention and participate in discussions. Signup and view all the answers

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