PHONICS LETRS UNITS 5-8 PRACTICE GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Every word a student is exposed to is stored in both the
phonological and semantic lexicons. Answer: False
◉ About how many words should be taught in depth per week in the
primary grades? Answer: 10
◉ A developed vocabulary in preschoolers predicts better reading
comprehension in third grade. Answer: True
◉ Recognizing the meaning of a partially known word in context is
an example of: Answer: receptive vocabulary.
◉ Deep knowledge of a word's meaning may include personal
associations triggered by the word. Answer: true
◉ Which of the following can help students establish high-quality
mental connections in memory as they learn words? Select all that
apply. Answer: placing students in a language-rich environment -
AND- reading aloud to students
-AND- explicit teaching of selected words
, ◉ Techniques for enhancing interactive book reading include
Answer: using props to introduce new words.
-AND-
using words students know when defining a new word -AND-
elaborating on student responses.
◉ Which of the following are good criteria for selecting Tier 2 words
to teach in-depth? Select all that apply Answer: a. words that
students are likely to encounter in other readings
b. words that are central to the meaning of the passage
◉ Word lists are an ideal method for selecting vocabulary to teach to
students. Answer: False
◉ ELs' needs for vocabulary instruction may differ from native
speakers because (select all that apply): Answer: they may be
unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words -AND- they may need
explicit interpretation of figurative language.
◉ Inhibiting students' use of their native language is
counterproductive to developing proficiency in English. Answer:
True
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ Every word a student is exposed to is stored in both the
phonological and semantic lexicons. Answer: False
◉ About how many words should be taught in depth per week in the
primary grades? Answer: 10
◉ A developed vocabulary in preschoolers predicts better reading
comprehension in third grade. Answer: True
◉ Recognizing the meaning of a partially known word in context is
an example of: Answer: receptive vocabulary.
◉ Deep knowledge of a word's meaning may include personal
associations triggered by the word. Answer: true
◉ Which of the following can help students establish high-quality
mental connections in memory as they learn words? Select all that
apply. Answer: placing students in a language-rich environment -
AND- reading aloud to students
-AND- explicit teaching of selected words
, ◉ Techniques for enhancing interactive book reading include
Answer: using props to introduce new words.
-AND-
using words students know when defining a new word -AND-
elaborating on student responses.
◉ Which of the following are good criteria for selecting Tier 2 words
to teach in-depth? Select all that apply Answer: a. words that
students are likely to encounter in other readings
b. words that are central to the meaning of the passage
◉ Word lists are an ideal method for selecting vocabulary to teach to
students. Answer: False
◉ ELs' needs for vocabulary instruction may differ from native
speakers because (select all that apply): Answer: they may be
unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words -AND- they may need
explicit interpretation of figurative language.
◉ Inhibiting students' use of their native language is
counterproductive to developing proficiency in English. Answer:
True
