LETRS Unit 5 Session 1 Answers
Recognizing the meaning of a partially known word in context is an example of:
d. receptive vocabulary
A developed vocabulary in preschoolers predicts better reading comprehension in third grade.
true
About how many words should be taught in depth per week in the primary grades?
10
Every word a student is exposed to is stored in both the phonological and semantic lexicons.
false
Which of these statements are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is impossible to measure the exact size of a person’s vocabulary. c. The average student entering kindergarten knows about 4,000 words. d. In the primary grades, about 10 words per week can be taught in-depth.
LETRS Unit 5 Session 2 Answers
Deep knowledge of a word’s meaning may include personal associations triggered by the word.
true
The internal associations of the dimensions of word knowledge are also known as:
a semantic map
Which of the following can help students establish high-quality mental connections in memory as they learn words? Select all that apply.
placing students in a language-rich environment, reading aloud to students, and explicit teaching of selected words
Techniques for enhancing interactive book reading include (select all that apply)
using props to introduce new words, using words students know when defining a new word, and elaborating on student responses
Which test may be used for both screening and progress monitoring of vocabulary?
Acadience® Learning K-6 Word Use Fluency subtest
LETRS Unit 5 Session 3 Answers
Which of the following are good criteria for selecting Tier 2 words to teach in-depth? Select all that apply.
words that students are likely to encounter in other readings; words taht are central to the meaning of the passage
Word lists are an ideal method for selecting vocabulary to teach students.
false
EL’s need for vocabulary instruction may differ from native speakers because (select all that apply).
they may be unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words; they may need explicit interpretation of figurative language.
Inhibiting students’ use of their native langugage is counterproductive to developing proficiency in English.
true
Low-frequency words that pertain to a specific area of study would be considered:
Tier 3
LETRS Unit 5 Session 4 Answers
When introducing new words for in-depth instruction, it’s best to do it in writing before using the words orally.
false
After explaining the meaning of a new word to students, the next step should be to:
b. give examples of how to use the word in context.
Useful adaptations of word instruction for English Learners (ELs) include (select all that apply):
a. adding emphasis on potential phonological confusions. b. having students repeat simple sentences using the word. c. adding references to a cognate.
Explicit vocabulary instruction includes which of the following? Select all that apply.
b. explaining the new word’s meaning using a student-friendly definition c. using visual prompts or actions to clarify word meaning
The instruction “Tell your partner about a time you acted responsibly” is an example of:
c. eliciting word use.
LETRS Unit 5 Session 5 Answers
Most of the oldest words used in English do not have multiple meanings.
false
What is the main focus of classification activities?
c. ensuring students understand the relationships among the words included
Which of the following sets of words might best lend itself to a semantic feature analysis? Select all that apply.
b. mammals, insects, birds, reptiles c. ponds, rivers, lakes, oceans
A student sentence that includes a complete definition of the word snow could look like:
c. “It’s frozen water that comes down like flakes.”
Words that express the degrees of meaning between each other are called:
gradable antonyms
LETRS Unit 5 Session 6 Answers
The way teachers use language has a direct effect on students’ vocabulary growth.
true
Which of the following is not an effective way to encourage richer language in the classroom?
providing dictionaries for students to keep at their desks
Strategies encouraging independent word learning include (select all that apply).
directly teaching high-utility prefixes, roots, and suffixes to students; exposing students to a new word in multiple contexts
Understanding that word choices matter and that words carry power is one way to describe:
word consciousness
How might teachers help students “own” new vocabulary words?
Provide extension activities to encourage students to use the words they’ve learned.
LETRS Unit 5 Session 6 Answers
The way teachers use language has a direct effect on students’ vocabulary growth.
true
Which of the following is not an effective way to encourage richer language in the classroom?
providing dictionaries for students to keep at their desks
Strategies encouraging independent word learning include (select all that apply).
directly teaching high-utility prefixes, roots, and suffixes to students; exposing students to a new word in multiple contexts
Understanding that word choices matter and that words carry power is one way to describe:
word consciousness
How might teachers help students “own” new vocabulary words?
Provide extension activities to encourage students to use the words they’ve learned.
