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Teachers Grade 3-5

A: B:A group of 2-6

students working independently of the

teacher

The teacher working with half the class

#1What is small group instruction?

C: D:A teacher working with 2-6 students

A small group instructs the whole

class

A teacher working with 2-6 students

A: B:Teachers have fewer

papers to grade.

Teachers are better able to observe and

monitor student progress.

#2What is a benefit of implementing

small group instruction?

C: D:Students have fewer opportunities to work

and talk together.

It affords the teacher more time to sit during the day.

Teachers are better able to observe and

monitor student progress.

A: B:Round Robin Students reading from

the teacher’s guide

#3What is guided reading?

C: D:It is the same as

Sustained Silent Reading

Planned, intended, and focused instruction

Planned, intended, and focused instruction

A: B:During a teacher

observation Large group setting

#4Where does guided reading take place?

C: D:Small group setting With one child at his/her desk

Small group setting

A: B:Smart kids Many students absent

#5What makes a successful guided reading lesson?

C: D:A fun extended activity A lesson with one focal point

A lesson with one

focal point

A: B:Interest Inventory Principal’s recommendation

#6What is an example of a formal assessment

that can be used to form guided reading groups?

C: D:DRA 2Student’s previous

report card grade for literacy

DRA 2

A: B:DIBELS results Anecdotal notes

#7

What is an example of an informal assessment that can be used to form

a guided reading group?

C: D:Terra Nova scores I.Q.

Anecdotal notes

A: B:Hair color Interest

#8Which one is not a technique used to

assign students to guided reading groups?

C: D:Achievement Skill or instructional need

Hair color

A: B:Purpose Grouping

#9Which is not a consideration when

planning guided reading?

C: D:Temperature Text

Temperature

A: B:They keep the kids out of the teacher’s hair.

They engage learners in independent literacy

activities.

#10How do learning centers/work stations

help organize and manage small group instruction?

C: D:They make the room look inviting.

None of the above

They engage learners in

independent literacy activities.

A: B:Listening Station Word Study

#11Which one is not an example of a literacy center?

C: D:Reading the Room Playstation 2

Playstation 2

A: B:Workboard Punch Cards

#12Which element is not helpful in the management

of small group instruction and literacy centers?

C: D:Yelling Learning Logs

Yelling

A: B: Workshop Study Group

#13How can this information be shared with the

teachers in your schools?

C: D:Grade Level Meeting All of the above

All of the above

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