Why do the authors place such a strong emphasis on helping children become fluent readers by the end of first grade?
What will be an ideal response?
To increase the likelihood that children will read extensively and thereby increase vocabulary growth. Non-fluent readers simply do not engage in the amount of free reading necessary to promote large gains in vocabulary knowledge.
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When children must be fed by an adult, all of the following strategies should be considered except:
A) ?assuring proper positioning B) ?seeking advice from family and/or a specialist C) ?providing adapted utensils and dishes D) ?using hand-under-hand guidance
Which components are typically involved in a teacher's educational strategies? What is meant by a highly structured approach to instruction, and what are its goals?
What will be an ideal response?
Patterns can be described by (Mark all that apply.)
a. letters. b. numbers. c. shapes. d. sounds like clapping.
Which of the following are steps in the data collection circle?
a. Locating the site or individual b. Determining the participants’ education level c. Working in the field d. Conducting interviews