Ms. Trinh is about to start a unit on sharks. Some of her students have a strong interest in sharks and know a lot about them. Others know very little about sharks. When Ms. Trinh gives a reading assignment about sharks, she should expect that:
a. Students with more background knowledge will understand the reading material more readily than their classmates.
b. Students' reading comprehension will depend almost entirely on their word decoding skills; their prior knowledge won't make much of a difference.
c. Students with more background knowledge are less likely to double-check their understanding and so will make more comprehension errors.
d. Students with less background knowledge may be reluctant to read about an unfamiliar topic; thus, motivating them to learn during the unit will be a challenge.
a
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
By describing the children's responses with enthusiasm and respect, we validate them and encourage original solutions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Around the age of _______________________________, most children begin to sit on an adult's lap and to enjoy having a book read to them. At this point, children will attempt to repeat actions illustrated in the book. If the book shows a picture of children clapping their hands, the child looking at the book will perform a similar activity.
a. 6 to 9 months b. 9 to 12 months c. 12 to 18 months d. 18 to 24 months
Which of the following characteristics best describes the physical development of middle school students?
a. Steady increases in height and weight, dramatic changes in appearance and abilities, and rapid brain growth b. Onset of puberty leading to reproductive maturity, sudden growth spurts, and exhibition of risk-taking behaviors c. Reproductive maturity, large appetite accompanies rapid metabolic rate, and high level of physical risk-taking activities are exhibited d. Coordination increases, dexterity improves, and steady growth in height and weight