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1During world language instruction, which of the following student activities would best incorporate opportunities for students to negotiate meaning?
- Areading a text and underlining any words that are unfamiliar
- Bplaying a game in which a word must be guessed by use of circumlocution
- Cfilling out a worksheet of questions that require the use of a dictionary
- Dwriting a short story based on a sequential set of illustrations from a picture book
2Which of the following characteristics of literacy development best illustrates the relationship between speaking and writing?
- Aprinting the letters of the alphabet
- Bovergeneralizing regular verb tense endings
- Cusing phonetic spelling
- Drecognizing examples of environmental print
3A second-grade teacher notices that several students regularly place adjectives after nouns in their writing and speaking. These students most likely require explicit instruction related to which of the following English language systems?
- Aphonological
- Bsemantic
- Csyntactic
- Dpragmatic
4At the beginning of the school year, a kindergarten teacher talks informally with students' families about the kinds of prior experiences their children have had, especially those related to learning and literacy. The teacher uses this information to help plan dramatic play experiences. These actions most clearly demonstrate the teacher's awareness of the:
- Aintegrated nature of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Binterconnections between the language, literacy, and culture.
- Crelationship between oral language development and reading achievement.
- Dlinks between vocabulary development and reading in the home.
5As a regular component of whole-group mathematics instruction, a fifth-grade teacher guides students in closely reading key pages from the grade-level textbook. Afterward, in addition to guiding students in applying the new material presented in the text to sample exercises, the teacher also helps the students summarize the text's main ideas orally. Finally, students draft their own written summaries of the new concepts, processes, and/or terminology in their mathematics journals. This approach to content-area instruction promotes students' school achievement primarily in which of the following ways?
- Aby providing a print-rich environment in which students at all skill levels participate in differentiated literacy activities
- Bby using nonverbal concrete experiences to scaffold students' comprehension and vocabulary development
- Cby promoting students' development of skill in using listening, speaking, reading, and writing for academic purposes
- Dby motivating students to select a variety of informational and other nonfiction texts for independent reading
6A kindergarten teacher wants to involve all families in helping students develop oral language skills that support literacy development. Which of the following teacher recommendations to families is likely to be most effective in addressing this goal?
- A"Take your children to arts and cultural community events such as concerts and festivals."
- B"Visit the local public library regularly with your child to borrow children's books such as picture books and easy readers."
- C"Spend time with your children playing active games such as hopscotch and jump rope."
- D"Talk with your children while working together when preparing meals and doing other daily activities."
7A teacher is designing a sequence of instruction for teaching letter recognition skills to emergent readers. Which of the following sets of letters would be most appropriate for a teacher to include in the first lessons?
- Ac, o, w, x, y, z
- BI, L, T, H, E, F
- Ca, m, t, s, f, d
- DA, a, B, b, C, c
8An English Language Learner in a fourth-grade class can read fluently in a language that is written using a non alphabetic script. Which of the following concepts is likely to be most difficult for this student to grasp when learning to read in English?
- AA series of letters represents a word.
- BPrint symbolizes spoken language.
- CA sentence is composed of a sequence of words.
- DLetters correspond to phonemes.
9A kindergarten teacher regularly reads aloud "big books" to her students. As she reads she points to each word, and during successive readings she encourages students to join in the reading as she points. Which of the following emergent literacy skills is this activity most likely to promote?
- Aawareness of consonant and vowel phonemes
- Bunderstanding of the relationship of speech to print
- Crecognition of basic phonics and spelling patterns
- Dknowledge of variations in letter-sound relationships
10A kindergarten teacher regularly leads classroom discussions before beginning a new read-aloud of informational texts. For example, he may conduct a book walk of the pictures, point out some key vocabulary, and then ask students to share what they already know about the subject of the book. This practice most clearly demonstrates the teacher's understanding of which of the following factors that influence emergent readers' construction of meaning?
- Athe role of setting a purpose and goal prior to reading a text
- Bthe importance of using textual evidence to draw conclusions
- Cthe role of activating background knowledge related to a text
- Dthe importance of determining a text's main idea and details
11Which of the following words would be most appropriate to include in phonics instruction designed to promote beginning readers' ability to decode regular CVCe words?
- Adone
- Bgive
- Cmake
- Dwere
12A fifth-grade student who is having difficulty reading the word 'instinctively' in a science text would be best advised to apply which of the following skills?
- Aword recognition
- Bstructural analysis
- Csyllabication
- Dphonic analysis
13A second-grade teacher would like to improve students' ability to read narrative texts with appropriate expression. Which of the following strategies is likely to be most effective in addressing this goal?
- Aasking students to try to read a short story silently in a specified amount of time
- Bengaging students in a round-robin reading of a short story
- Chaving students read and then rewrite a short story in the form of a song or poem
- Dleading students in an echo reading of a short story
14As part of an informal reading assessment, a teacher asks a first-grade student to read a grade-level passage aloud. As the student reads, the teacher marks the student's errors on a copy of the passage, indicating errors of substitution, insertion, omission, and reversal. The teacher also notes any repetitions or self-corrections. This assessment is likely to provide the most useful information about the student's skills in which of the following areas of reading development?
- Areading comprehension
- Bvocabulary knowledge
- Cphonemic awareness
- Dword recognition
15Which of the following scenarios would provide the best evidence that a kindergarten student is progressing according to typical stages of literacy development?
- ANow the student provides detailed drawings to accompany his written symbols, whereas he never illustrated his writings at the beginning of the school year.
- BAt the beginning of the school year, the student often incorporated words into his writings that he had copied from environmental print, but now he only uses his own original symbols.
- CNow the student knows that he is not writing real words, whereas at the beginning of the school year he would point to clusters of letters and call them words.
- DAt the beginning of the school year, the student told a different story each time he reread his writings, but now he follows the letters with his finger and uses similar words when rereading.
16Which of the following words would be most appropriate to teach as a sight word to fifth-grade students?
- Ateacher
- Bunderstand
- Cscientist
- Dexplain
17Which of the following teacher actions during a read-aloud of a "big book" is likely to be most effective in supporting kindergarteners' vocabulary development?
- Areading dramatically using exaggerated intonation and placing extra emphasis on key words in the text
- Brunning a pointer under the text while reading and pausing to have students repeat key words from the text several times chorally
- Cwriting a list of key words from the text on the board and referring students to the list as each word appears during the reading
- Dpausing regularly to elaborate on the content of a passage and to question students about key words in the text
18Developing a timeline of events would likely be the most appropriate strategy for upper-elementary students to use independently to promote their comprehension of which of the following types of text?
- Ascience textbook chapter
- Bnewspaper feature article
- Cinstructional manual
- Dmystery novel
19A fourth-grade teacher wants to help students build their knowledge of content-specific vocabulary words to support their comprehension of grade-level science and social studies texts. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for this purpose?
- Ahaving students select correct words from a given text to complete sentences in fill-in-the-blank exercises
- Bguiding students in creating a graphic organizer to visually represent relationships between the key words in a given text
- Cinstructing students to stop and write down unfamiliar words in a personal word bank as they encounter them in a given text
- Dproviding vocabulary lists that include definitions of key words from given texts as a home study aid for students
20A sixth-grade teacher asks the following question during a class discussion of an informational text the class is reading together: "According to the author, why are kelp forests found at different latitudes on the western and eastern coasts of a continent?" This question prompts students to apply which of the following levels of reading comprehension?
- Aliteral
- Binferential
- Ccritical
- Devaluative
21Which of the following lists of words would be most appropriate for a fourth-grade teacher to use as example words in a lesson designed to reinforce students' structural analysis skills?
- Aseparate, threaten, hurdle, appreciate
- Bloyal, exhaustion, prevention, experiment
- Cundeniable, regroup, pregame, submarine
- Dauditorium, disappointment, magnify, always
22Read the excerpt below from an expository text; then answer the question that follows.
Remember the fun you had with your favorite toys and games while growing up?
Toymakers are hoping you do, and they are hoping that you are sharing the experience with your children. Toy companies have long used nostalgia to lure adults back to their childhood favorites while updating those same toys to attract a new generation of children.
Colorforms, created by a husband and wife in their New York apartment in 1951, turns 60 this year, and University Games is using the occasion to remind parents of a popular childhood toy and to entice them to buy one for their children. And Mattel is commemorating the 40th anniversary of Uno with a yearlong marketing campaign to promote the family card game.
This excerpt is most characteristic of which of the following types of expository text?- Atextbook chapter
- Bnewspaper article
- Cresearch report
- Dencyclopedia entry
23A television commercial for a breakfast cereal features several adults in their twenties and thirties who cheerfully consume a bowl of the cereal before bicycling, jogging, and hiking to the accompaniment of upbeat, fast-paced music. Which of the following messages is the commercial most likely intended to convey?
- AThe cereal helps promote weightless.
- BBusy professionals save time by eating cereal.
- CThe cereal is a good source of energy.
- DAdults will feel like children when they eat cereal.
24Which of the following themes is frequently explored in the works of Julia Alvarez, Mildred Taylor, and Laurence Yep?
- Athe excitement of exploring other galaxies
- Bthe yearning to live in harmony with nature
- Cthe determination to overcome social injustice
- Dthe challenge of confronting personal setbacks
25During textbook reading, a sixth-grade teacher instructs students to carefully read the first and last sentence in each paragraph and to notice bold print and graphics. By engaging students in this activity, the teacher is applying which of the following strategies for promoting comprehension of expository texts?
- Amaking inferences based on evidence presented in a text
- Bdistinguishing fact from opinion in a text
- Cdetermining the importance of information presented in a text
- Didentifying structural elements in a text
26As a first-grade teacher reads a story aloud to students, she periodically pauses to ask the class questions such as "How do you think the character is feeling now?" or "What do you think will happen next?" This instructional strategy is most likely intended to promote students':
- Amotivation to read independently.
- Bappreciation for the written word.
- Cinterest in writing original stories.
- Dactive construction of meaning.
27According to the standard conventions of English in the United States, which of the following sentences contains an error in usage?
- AI don't know whose notebook is on the table over there.
- BSometimes we see our teacher at the public library downtown.
- CWe are all ready to leave for the field trip, but the bus isn't here yet.
- DI would of gone to the movies, but I had too much homework to do.
28A student makes notes related to a topic without consideration for paragraph structure or logical development of ideas. The student is most likely engaged in which of the following steps of the writing process?
- Arevising
- Bdrafting
- Cbrainstorming
- Dediting
29Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate to include in a formal letter?
- AI really haven't got all that much experience, but I'm a fast leaner so that's not a problem.
- BAlthough I have limited work experience, I learn new skills quickly and apply them effectively.
- CWhile I am a mere novice in the workplace, I have fought and won many academic battles.
- DThis job just sounds so amazing, and I'd love to try it even though I don't have any experience.
30A student is preparing to give a speech to a large group of peers at a school assembly. When rehearsing the speech, the student notices that several words are repeated unnecessarily throughout the speech. Which of the following tools would be most helpful for the student to use when revising the speech?
- Aspell-checker
- Bdictionary
- Cword processor
- Dthesaurus
31A fifth-grade teacher would like to provide students with opportunities to share ideas while developing independence during the writing process. Which of the following student activities would be most appropriate for this purpose?
- Apeer reviewing
- Bkeep vocabulary journals
- Cguided reading
- Dcreating graphic organizers
32A city resident is developing a speech to be delivered to a local civic organization. In the speech, she hopes to persuade those present to support a city sales tax. Which of the following communication skills would be most important for the speaker to utilize to achieve her goal?
- Ablending statistical facts with anecdotal evidence
- Baddressing the values and concerns of the audience
- Csupporting her speech with a variety of graphics
- Dexplaining the specialized vocabulary related to taxation
33Which of the following oral responses most clearly indicates that critical listening has occurred?
- A"Are donations to your organization tax-deductible?"
- B"How many people have donated money to your organization?"
- C"How does your organization use private donations?"
- D"I can't donate money to your organization, but I can donate my time."
34Which of the following teacher strategies would most effectively help students avoid plagiarism when developing and presenting research projects?
- Aprohibiting the use of internet sources for research projects
- Brequiring students to submit hard copies of source material
- Cdistributing copies of the school policy on academic dishonesty
- Dmodeling how to properly paraphrase, quote, and cite sources
35Read the excerpt below from a speech by an elementary school principal to a large group of students; then answer the question that follows.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to everyone on the first day of the school year. This year promises to be a truly amazing year, because as you all know, school is cool and our school is the coolest. This year we've got a whole new group of awesome first graders. How cool are they? Let's have a big round of applause for all of our awesome students!
In this speech, the principal's use of slang and idiomatic language serves primarily to:- Aappeal to the audience's emotions.
- Bestablish the speaker's authority.
- Cestablish rapport with the audience.
- Ddemonstrate the speaker's knowledge.
36A third-grade teacher plans to assess students' active listening skills by observing small-group discussions and using a checklist to record observations. Which of the following criteria would be most appropriate to include on the checklist?
- Aspeaking at least 25 percent of the time
- Brephrasing a speaker's statement before responding
- Cnodding and smiling during the discussion
- Dwaiting to speak until other students take their turn
37The construction of the Mackinac Bridge is considered a significant episode in Michigan's history primarily because it:
- Aencouraged the expansion of the steel mining industry in Michigan.
- Bhelped bolster Michigan's economy by providing jobs during the Great Depression.
- Cunified Michigan by allowing easy transportation between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
- Dprovided a crucial transportation route between Michigan and Canada.
38Which of the following statements is most likely taken from a primary source?
- AIn addition to picking up a return cargo, the ship laid in ample stores of food, rum, and water before beginning the long voyage home.
- BAlthough nothing to write home about, food rations on a typical eighteenth-century ship were generally sufficient to keep mariners alive.
- CMy chief mate informed me this morning that our supplies of salt pork and fresh water were unlikely to last as long as planned.
- DMalnutrition was a serious health risk of sailors, who often went for months without any fresh fruits or vegetables.
39Which of the following events or developments had the greatest impact on economic growth in the Midwest region of the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century?
- Athe Louisiana Purchase
- Bthe construction of the National Road
- Cthe War of 1812
- Dthe opening of the Erie Canal
40Read the passage below; then answer the question that follows.
In a 1963 address, Lyndon Johnson asked Americans to join him in a "war on poverty." From the outset, Johnson's call to arms met considerable skepticism. One Gallup poll found that 83 percent of respondents doubted that poverty could actually be abolished. But these were peak years of what publisher Henry Luce called the "American Century," a time when people felt good about themselves and were willing to try anything. Johnson sensed this, and it was all the encouragement he needed.
Which of the following sentences from the passage expresses a historical interpretation rather than states a historical fact?- AIn a 1963 address, Lyndon Johnson asked Americans to join him in a "war on poverty."
- BFrom the outset, Johnson's call to arms met considerable skepticism.
- COne Gallup poll found that 83 percent of respondents doubted that poverty could actually be abolished.
- DBut these were peak years of what publisher Henry Luce called the "American Century," a time when people felt good about themselves and were willing to try anything.
41A fifth-grade teacher would like to enhance student's understanding of how the construction of the transcontinental railroad affected patterns of human settlement in the trans-Mississippi West. Which of the following activities using instructional materials would be most effective for the teacher to use for this purpose?
- Ahaving students read a novel about life in a town established along a major western rail line
- Bproviding maps that show population density in the western United States in 1860 and 1890
- Cshowing a film that examines major events in the building of the transcontinental railroad
- Ddistributing graphs that show the ethnic composition of western settlers during the period
42DIAGRAM
- ASee test
- Bs
43A fifth-grade teacher wants to find out how well her students have understood a geography unit about how push and pull factors influence migration. Which of the following projects could she assign in order to best assess the students' understanding?
- AStudents conduct a mock debate about immigration issues, using appropriate parliamentary procedure and backing up their arguments with research.
- BEach student interviews someone from the local community who has recently moved to Michigan, focusing on how Michigan differs from that person's previous home.
- CStudents produce a map of the United States that shows major migration routes taken by settlers and pioneers during the nineteenth century.
- DEach student writes a letter from the perspective of someone moving to Michigan during a historical period of the student's choice, explaining why he or she is moving.
44A geographer would most likely use a remote sensing technology for which of the following purposes?
- Ato develop soil conservation plans
- Bto study climate variability
- Cto monitor the spread of a disease
- Dto create equal-area maps
45The information below best describes major characteristics of which of the following world regions?
-The region is bounded by deserts, mountains, and the ocean.
-The region has 3 percent of the world's land area and 23 percent of the world's population.
-Major religions of the region include Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.- ANorth Africa
- Bsub-Saharan Africa
- CSouth Asia
- DSoutheast Asia
46Which of the following statistical indices provides the best general comparative measure of the extent to which human activities have altered the physical environment of different regions?
- Abalance of trade
- Bdistribution of income by income levels
- Cgross national product
- Dper capita energy consumption
47A voter educates herself about the various candidates running for mayor of her town, and casts a vote for the candidate she believes will make the best decisions about issues of importance to her. This scenario most clearly illustrates which of the following principles of constitutional democracy in the United States?
- Alimited government
- Brule of law
- Crepresentative government
- Dchecks and balances
48When state legislatures pass laws to establish public schools, construct highways, and provide safe drinking water, they are carrying out which of the following purposes of government?
- Ato promote the general welfare
- Bto maintain social order
- Cto secure the blessings of liberty
- Dto insure domestic tranquility
49The federal government and state governments in the United States exercise which of the following concurrent powers?
- Adetermining voter qualifications
- Bestablishing courts
- Cratifying amendments to the U.S. Constitution
- Dconducting elections
50Which of the following elements of the Bill of Rights can best be used to illustrate the idea that personal liberties should be exercised in a responsible manner that recognizes the rights of others?
- Athe protection against excessive punishments
- Bdue process of law
- Cthe protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- Dfreedom of speech and assembly
51Which of the following historical developments best illustrates how nationalism shaped the formation of governments?
- Athe establishment of China's Ming dynasty during the fourteenth century
- Bthe rise of parliamentary democracy in England during the seventeenth century
- Cthe unification of Germany during the nineteenth century
- Dthe creation of an Islamic government in Iran during the twentieth century
52Over the past hundred years, human beings have been able to purchase inexpensive manufactured goods in much larger quantities than was possible in earlier times. Which of the following statements best describes the main reason for this development?
- ALaws have been passed to regulate international trade and encourage investment in national economies.
- BThe energy stored in fossil fuels like coal and oil has been used to do more work than humans and animals had been able to do on their own.
- CThe creation of department stores and shopping malls has provided a way for people to purchase many different products in one location.
- DIncreased educational opportunities have made it possible for more people to accumulate wealth.
53A family must decide how to spend a sum of money they have available. After the family members discuss the various options, they come to a decision that is acceptable to all of them. This example best illustrates which of the following decision-making models?
- Aautonomic decision making
- Bconsensual decision making
- Cde facto decision making
- Dgoal-driven decision making
54Which of the following steps would the Federal Reserve most likely take during a period of high unemployment when prices are relatively stable?
- Aincreasing the margin requirements on stock purchases
- Breducing the discount rate on loans to banks
- Crequiring banks to increase the percentage of deposits held in reserve
- Dreducing the amount of paper currency in circulation
55Which of the following factors is the main cause of global economic interdependence?
- Agrowing world concern about the provision of energy sources
- Bthe decolonization of most parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America
- Cincreased population movement among countries
- Dthe international reduction of barriers to trade and investment
56GRAPH
This graph would be most appropriate for a teacher to use during a lesson on which of the following topics?- Ainteraction between buyers and sellers in the market
- Bfactors influencing fluctuations in the general economy
- Ccompetition between sellers to lower costs
- Dways in which people respond to economic incentives
57An economist would likely find bibliographies and periodical indices useful for which of the following research tasks?
- Aassessing economics information
- Bcreating a research design
- Cconstructing an organizational framework
- Dobtaining economics information
58City planners are considering three possible sites for the location of a water treatment plant. They have received petitions protesting the selection of all three sites. The planners can best ensure that all sides receive full consideration of their views by:
- Apreparing lists of pros and cons based on information presented in the petitions.
- Bexamining similar policy decisions made by planners in other cities.
- Creviewing editorials and letters concerning the project published in local newspapers.
- Dinviting interested and informed individuals to speak at a public hearing.
59Development of which of the following skills would best enable students to participate constructively in the policy-making process?
- Aanticipating opponents' counterarguments
- Brecognizing trade-offs and consequences
- Csynthesizing information from diverse sources
- Danalyzing the logical structure of an argument
60As part of a geography lesson, students in a fourth-grade class are studying how climate influences what crops are cultivated in different regions of the United States. The teacher could best modify this lesson to promote student understanding of economics by introducing which of the following concepts?
- Aspecialization and interdependence
- Bcapital and labor resources
- Ceconomies of scale and the law of supply
- Dscarcity and opportunity cost
61PICTURE
Based on their costumes and poses, the dancers in this photograph are most likely performing which of the following styles of dance?- Afolk
- Bmodern
- Cswing
- Dballet
62Which of the following techniques is typically used by a playwright to give a play a sense of tension?
- Adividing the play into multiple acts
- Bintroducing a conflict between two or more characters
- Chaving characters speak directly to the audience
- Dproviding background information during the play's first scene
63A second-grade teacher would like students to apply the concept of harmony during a music lesson. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate for this purpose?
- Alistening to a major scale
- Bplaying a rhythm on percussion instruments
- Csinging a round in groups
- Dmoving fast and slowly to musical recordings
64Which of the following elements is essential to a performance of live theatre?
- Aa script
- Ban audience and actors
- Ca director
- Da stage and scenery
65Which of the following activities best illustrates the concept of kinesthetic awareness?
- Aa play rehearsal in which students focus on using correct pronunciation while speaking lines of dialogue
- Ba drawing activity in which students apply lesser and greater pressure when sketching with charcoal
- Ca dance activity in which students try to sense where their own and others' bodies are in space without looking
- Dan orchestra rehearsal in which students vary the tempo and key of a composition they are playing
66A primary purpose of murals is to depict the beliefs and attitudes of a culture through the use of:
- Aabstract representation.
- Breligious iconography.
- Cstorytelling.
- Drealistic detail.
67The dancer's posture known as a plié is most typically associated with which of the following types of dance?
- Atap
- Bballet
- Cjazz
- Dhip-hop
68As part of a unit on the Civil War, a fifth-grade class researches the Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Detroit, pictured below.
On the Internet, the students view additional pictures of the monument's statues and plaques and read the tablet, which states: "Erected by the people of Michigan in honor of the martyrs who fell and the heroes who fought in defense of liberty and union." This activity is most likely to promote students' understanding of the way in which art can be used to:- Aentertain an audience.
- Bcommunicate religious beliefs.
- Cexpress collective feelings.
- Ddemonstrate political power.
69A third-grade teacher has arranged for his class to attend a performance by an Indonesian shadow puppet (wayang kulit) company. Which of the following strategies would most effectively prepare the students to appreciate the performance?
- Atalking to students about the background of the art form an having them create and use basic shadow puppets to retell a familiar story
- Bhaving each student research and create a short multimedia presentation about another culture's use of shadow puppets
- Creading reviews of the performance out loud and then showing the class pictures from another shadow puppets
- Dinviting students who have attended shadow puppet performance in the past to give oral presentations about their experiences
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