4/17/25, 7:43
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NYSTCE CHILDHOOD LITERACY 221 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
Why am I writing this paper? Must be kept in mind throughout writing
Select the correct term
1Writing purpose 2Argument
3Writing task 4Improving comprehension
Don't know?
Terms in this set (155)
Make all instruction as easy to understand as possible; Relate instruction to
Second language acquisition
culture of ESL children; Increase interactive activities use gestures when modeling
Vocabulary The more vocab a student knows the higher their comprehension
See connection between words and meaning Learn that reading/writing are ways
Print and book awareness to obtain info and communicate ideas Learn the features of text ie read left
to
right space etc etc
Display a variety of print in classroom use graphic organizers (and display) use
Print rich environment
big books (to point out print)
Develop at same time acquision of skills support each other Oral - develops in
Oral and written language development context of social setting Written - doesn't need formal teaching if exposed to
print rich environment
Before learning to read/write know that letters have distinct appearance sound
Letters
name
1/
5
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Learn through interacting with others and experiencing language in context
Promote language development by modeling enriched vocab Use questions and
Language skill development examples to extend descriptive language skills Promote ample response time Ask
for clarification Promote conversations Provide feedback so they know they've
been heard
Read accurately and quickly increase fluency by providing many reading
Fluency
opportunities
Learning to read by learning how spoken language is represented by letters.
Phonics
Learn to read phonetically - sound out phonemes
Decoding Method/strategy to make sense of printed words and correctly pronounce them
Alphabetic principle Use of letters and combos of letters to represent speech sounds
- clapping to sounds of words names all words in sentences - practice saying
blended phonemes - singing songs that involve phoneme replacement - reading
Teaching phonological awareness variety of texts (includes patterned and predictable alliterative) out loud -
listening to enviornmental sounds/following directions - games with rhyming
chants fingerplays - group objects by beginning sound
Onset sounds Sounds at beginning of words
Phonemes Sounds represented by letters in alphabet
Ability to perceive sound structures in spoken word syllables and individual
Phonological awareness
phonemes within syllables
Literacy Ability to read and write
Link sentences by: - repetition of key words - substitution of pronouns -
Paragraph coherence
substitution of synonyms (don't want to sound too redundant)
Give student practice with writing shouldn't be graded offer encouraging
Journal writing
comments
- drawing pictures - scribble stage - children have most interest in own name -
Beginning stages of learning how to write learn alphabet and associating a sound with each letter still reversing letters -
correct beginning/ending letters/sounds - phonetic spelling
Order of interest Dependent on level of interest audience has in subject
Order of importance Relies on ranking determined by priorities
Order defined by genre Predetermined by professional guidelines ie order of research/lab report
Chronological order Order follows a sequence
Hierarchical order Ranking of material from most to least important or vice versa
Logical order Coherent pattern in presentation of info
1. To tell a story
2. To express oneself (ie blog or diary)
Purposes of writing
3.Convey info (ie reports) 4. Make an argument
5. Explore ideas
Prewriting technique Works well for comparison/contrast purposes pros/cons
Charting
advantages/disadvantages
Prewriting technique Writing down as many descriptive words and phrases as
Listing
possible that relates to subject
Prewriting technique Writing general word or phrase related to topic in middle of
Clustering/mapping
paper and circling it quickly jotting down related words or phrases
Choose item from brainstorm list and write about it nonstop for designated
Freewriting
amount of time no editing uncensored
Prewriting technique - letting thoughts make every connection possible and
Brainstorming
spinning off ideas as they're generated
Prewriting techniques Help writer find explore and organize topic/writing
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NYSTCE CHILDHOOD LITERACY 221 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
GRADED A++
7 studiers today 4.8 (6 reviews)
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
Why am I writing this paper? Must be kept in mind throughout writing
Select the correct term
1Writing purpose 2Argument
3Writing task 4Improving comprehension
Don't know?
Terms in this set (155)
Make all instruction as easy to understand as possible; Relate instruction to
Second language acquisition
culture of ESL children; Increase interactive activities use gestures when modeling
Vocabulary The more vocab a student knows the higher their comprehension
See connection between words and meaning Learn that reading/writing are ways
Print and book awareness to obtain info and communicate ideas Learn the features of text ie read left
to
right space etc etc
Display a variety of print in classroom use graphic organizers (and display) use
Print rich environment
big books (to point out print)
Develop at same time acquision of skills support each other Oral - develops in
Oral and written language development context of social setting Written - doesn't need formal teaching if exposed to
print rich environment
Before learning to read/write know that letters have distinct appearance sound
Letters
name
1/
5
, 4/17/25, 7:43
AM
Learn through interacting with others and experiencing language in context
Promote language development by modeling enriched vocab Use questions and
Language skill development examples to extend descriptive language skills Promote ample response time Ask
for clarification Promote conversations Provide feedback so they know they've
been heard
Read accurately and quickly increase fluency by providing many reading
Fluency
opportunities
Learning to read by learning how spoken language is represented by letters.
Phonics
Learn to read phonetically - sound out phonemes
Decoding Method/strategy to make sense of printed words and correctly pronounce them
Alphabetic principle Use of letters and combos of letters to represent speech sounds
- clapping to sounds of words names all words in sentences - practice saying
blended phonemes - singing songs that involve phoneme replacement - reading
Teaching phonological awareness variety of texts (includes patterned and predictable alliterative) out loud -
listening to enviornmental sounds/following directions - games with rhyming
chants fingerplays - group objects by beginning sound
Onset sounds Sounds at beginning of words
Phonemes Sounds represented by letters in alphabet
Ability to perceive sound structures in spoken word syllables and individual
Phonological awareness
phonemes within syllables
Literacy Ability to read and write
Link sentences by: - repetition of key words - substitution of pronouns -
Paragraph coherence
substitution of synonyms (don't want to sound too redundant)
Give student practice with writing shouldn't be graded offer encouraging
Journal writing
comments
- drawing pictures - scribble stage - children have most interest in own name -
Beginning stages of learning how to write learn alphabet and associating a sound with each letter still reversing letters -
correct beginning/ending letters/sounds - phonetic spelling
Order of interest Dependent on level of interest audience has in subject
Order of importance Relies on ranking determined by priorities
Order defined by genre Predetermined by professional guidelines ie order of research/lab report
Chronological order Order follows a sequence
Hierarchical order Ranking of material from most to least important or vice versa
Logical order Coherent pattern in presentation of info
1. To tell a story
2. To express oneself (ie blog or diary)
Purposes of writing
3.Convey info (ie reports) 4. Make an argument
5. Explore ideas
Prewriting technique Works well for comparison/contrast purposes pros/cons
Charting
advantages/disadvantages
Prewriting technique Writing down as many descriptive words and phrases as
Listing
possible that relates to subject
Prewriting technique Writing general word or phrase related to topic in middle of
Clustering/mapping
paper and circling it quickly jotting down related words or phrases
Choose item from brainstorm list and write about it nonstop for designated
Freewriting
amount of time no editing uncensored
Prewriting technique - letting thoughts make every connection possible and
Brainstorming
spinning off ideas as they're generated
Prewriting techniques Help writer find explore and organize topic/writing
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