A wide variety of texts should be used in a diagnostic reading and improvement program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Maria and Manuel read a book to their child every night before they put him to bed. This is an example of a

a. ?symbol. b. ?routine. c. ?rite of passage. d. ?conservation task.

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You are some distance from a group of nine-year-old girls. You notice that four of them are in a huddle, and a fifth tries to join. The children turn their backs to her, and then someone turns and says something. She moves away but looks at the group. The one who spoke raises her hand, palm outward, and the child moves quickly away. What can you conclude from this observation?

a. forced separation b. possibly threats of violence c. group cohesiveness of those in the huddle d. leader identification e. All of the above

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Three of the following examples illustrate specific strategies that can be effective in helping students with learning disabilities learn classroom material. Which strategy is least likely to be effective with these children?

A) Russell's teacher suggests that he listen to his favorite radio station while he studies for tomorrow's spelling test. B) Nattie's teacher shows her how to use a weekly calendar to keep track of what assignments she needs to complete and when they are due. C) Josie's teacher gives her special memory tricks to help her remember how to spell certain words (e.g., "The principal is my pal"). D) Vern's history teacher loans Vern a videotape that depicts some of the historical events about which the class is reading.

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What is your take on the current emphasis on standards, tests, and academic performance in schools?

What will be an ideal response?

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