12. Self Check
Please answer the following questions, then click on the link below to check your answers:
T__ F __ 1) It is possible for your student to have passed tests in high school without comprehending much of the text.
T__ F __ 2) Activating prior knowledge means introducing new concepts to your student before she starts reading.
T__ F __ 3) Poor readers start reading a text without reading the title or skimming the text beforehand.
T__ F __ 4) The KWL activity will help set a purpose for reading and keep your student engaged.
T__ F __ 5) Good readers need to employ only one reading strategy to comprehend the text.
T__ F __ 6) The four components of reading instruction are: alphabetics, fluency development, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
T__ F __ 7) Teaching adults to read is the same as teaching a child to read.
T__ F __ 8) Poor readers need to be taught pre-reading strategies.
T__ F __ 9) It is important for tutors to think out loud, and teach their reading strategies to their students.
T__ F __10) Directed Reading Thinking Activity and KWL Activity check on a reader's comprhension.
T__ F __11) Graphic organizers help visual learners understand the text.
T__ F __12) It is vital to correct your student's grammar during a Language Experience activity.
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