Discuss the pros and cons of leveling texts for young readers

What will be an ideal response?


Pros: allows students to work in the appropriate level text, students do not get frustrated, builds confidence with books, provides text features to support development; cons: little research to support use, controlled vocabulary can influence knowledge construction, influences volume of words read, struggling readers can feel stigmatized.

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Why do educators and child advocates feel that many children are inappropriately placed in special education?

What will be an ideal response?

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To the early settlers, literacy was important because

A. children could assist illiterate parents in social and economic matters. B. it would combat Satan's attempts to recruit followers from the ranks of the uneducated. C. it was a necessary requirement for land ownership. D. None of these answers is correct.

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According to the text, the best résumé is one that gives the full details about your background and experience—even if it is longer than one page

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What might be an effective action to take before creating a budget?

a. Save up as much money as possible. b. Keep track of all of your spending for a month. c. Purchase the extra items you will need. d. Apply for a credit card for spending money.

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