Challenge the viewpoint that poetry is sentimental and irrelevant by locating poetry that provokes feelings and ideas about issues of social justice. Consider this role for poetry by reading about experiences with children (Damico, 2005 or Ciardiello, 2010) and collecting poems that address complex social issues.

What will be an ideal response?


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The number of overweight children in the United States is decreasing because of greater awareness of health risks

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is NOT linked to the qualitative analysis strategies you choose for your research study?

a. Your research methodology b. Your research focus c. Your research findings d. Your research questions

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Teachers need to assess for functional competence for all of the following reasons, except:

a. determining present levels of functioning. b. monitoring student progress. c. identifying transition needs. d. creating a summary of functional performance and academic achievement prior exiting high school.

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Young children interpret their reality

a. through their parents. b. when they learn to speak. c. when parents read to them. d. using cultural contexts.

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