Foundations of Reading Assessment Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and components related to the Foundations of Reading assessment, focusing on reading skills, comprehension strategies, and instructional methods.

What is one type of foundational reading skill you must apply your knowledge of in the assessment?

Phonemic awareness.

What must you include in your response regarding the student's strengths and needs?

One significant strength and one significant need.

What is an important aspect of the instructional strategy you should describe?

It must be directly related to supporting the student's need.

How should you support your response in the assessment?

Cite specific evidence from the information provided.

What skill includes reading fluently with accuracy, rate, and prosody?

Reading fluency.

What do you call the method of teaching the relationship between the letters of the English language and the sounds they represent?

Phonics.

What does morphemic analysis involve?

Analyzing words including root word, prefix, and suffix.

What is reading comprehension?

The ability to understand what has been read.

What's a significant strength a student might demonstrate related to reading comprehension?

Ability to answer literal comprehension questions correctly.

What does the term 'automaticity' refer to in reading skills?

Effortless word identification.

In the oral fluency reading rubric, what does a higher score represent?

Higher effectiveness in oral reading performance.

What should you use to organize information and help a student understand comprehension?

Graphic organizer.

What does the Gradual Release of Responsibility model include?

I do, We do, You do.

What is syllabication?

Dividing words into syllables for decoding.

What should the constructed response length approximately be?

150-300 words.

What area of reading skills does self-correcting refer to?

The ability to notice and fix one's own reading mistakes.

Which foundational skill involves identifying and manipulating individual sounds in spoken words?

Phonemic awareness.

What is an example of a comprehension strategy?

Making connections.

When evaluating a constructed response, what scale is used to score the response?

A 4-point scale.

What does 'accuracy' in reading fluency refer to?

Decoding words accurately.

What are high-frequency words?

Words that appear most frequently in texts.

What does a teacher model during reading instruction?

An exemplar of what is expected.

What should you assess when determining a student's reading comprehension need?

Their ability to articulate the theme of a passage.

What is an important part of the supportive detail in your response?

Relevant supporting details in relation to relevant content knowledge.

What is the significance of background knowledge in reading comprehension?

It allows students to make connections and increases engagement.

What instructional strategy directly relates to an individual student's reading need?

Explicit 1:1 or small group instruction.

What might a student struggle with when they skip over adjectives while reading?

Comprehension.

What is decoding in the context of reading skills?

Applying letter-sound relationships, including letter patterns.

What is a primary goal when teaching reading fluency?

To enhance the speed and accuracy of reading.

What instructional activity can help a student articulate a story's theme?

Using a theme graphic organizer.

What does the term 'prosody' refer to in reading?

Appropriate rhythm, intonation, phrasing, and expression when reading aloud.

What ensures the depth of understanding is demonstrated in a constructed response?

Application of knowledge rather than merely reciting facts.

Which reading skill is concerned with recognizing the main idea or the sequence of events?

Literal comprehension skills.

What framework can help students develop their tone and rhythm while reading?

Physical tracking.

What should a response include when identifying a student's significant need?

Specific information from the reading assessment.

What counts as an error in oral reading performance evaluation?

Words that are substituted or told by the teacher.

What does a holistic score in the reading rubric evaluate?

Overall oral reading performance in three dimensions.

What does reading comprehension rely on for students to understand the text?

Effective use of comprehension strategies.

Why are visuals important for comprehension strategies?

They help students make connections and organize information.

What is the purpose of using graphic organizers in reading activities?

To help students connect information and articulate insights.

Which type of reading skill refers to determining the author's purpose or viewpoint?

Evaluative comprehension skills.

How can teacher modeling benefit students during reading instruction?

Students see an exemplary model of proficient reading.

How must your response to assessment questions be structured?

It must clearly articulate the student's strengths and needs.

What should be avoided when creating a constructed response?

Generalizations without supporting evidence.

What is a critical aspect of the instruction for foundational reading skills?

Focusing on a skill-specific approach.

What challenge might a student with low pacing experience have during reading?

Difficulty with comprehension.

What technique can students use to segment words into phonemes?

Elkonin Boxes.

What factors may affect reading comprehension?

Vocabulary knowledge and language skills.

What should you ensure regarding the instructional strategy chosen for the student?

It is appropriate for their identified need.

What does the teacher assess in the reading fluency rubric?

Accuracy, speed (words per minute), and prosody.

What element is crucial for a clear and concise theme articulation?

Organized thoughts.

What signifies a strength in oral reading performance?

Smoothness and phrasing.

What characteristic of reading fluency includes maintaining a natural tone?

Rate.

What can be included in the explanation of the instructional strategy?

Research-based evidence supporting its effectiveness.

How can repeated exposure to reading tasks help a student?

It builds proficiency and confidence in skills.

What type of reading passage is used in the assessment?

Fiction and non-fiction reading passages.