Reading questions that just need to be answered. An example is also included 1. What are the consequences for readers who are struggling with texts? 2. Is there a crisis in adolescent literacy? Which of the 15 evidence-based best practices for effective adolescent literacy programs are the most important? Why? 3. Describe the various components of explicit instruction in the development and use of literacy strategies: o Metacognition o Strategy instruction 4. Give examples of how these strategies could be used in the classroom o Think Alouds o Reciprocal Teaching o QARs o QtA o DR-TA 5. What are some of the cultural and linguistic differences that students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds bring to classroom learning situations? 6. Brainstorm a list of words and idiomatic expressions that are specific to your cultural groups. Why would someone outside of your cultural group have difficulty understanding these words and expressions? 7. According to the latest census projections, by the year 2020, one of two public school students will be from minority backgrounds. How do you believe this change will influence learning strategies in the classroom? 8. Discuss and give examples of scaffolding instruction as a response to linguistic and cultural differences. 9. Examine ways in which multicultural literature can be used to address vocabulary at all levels. 10. Explain why the following strategies are useful for diverse learners: o Sheltered Instruction o Strategies for vocabulary development o Intensive and Extensive Reading o Repeated Reading o Varied instructional Materials and Trade Books o Strategies for Active Engagement o Writing Strategies 1. How does assessment help us set instructional goals? 2. Compare advantages and disadvantages of high-stakes testing and its effects on children. 3. Explain the differences between authentic and high stakes formal testing. 4. What have state and federal legislators done to try to ensure students’ success on high-stakes tests? 5. Discuss internal and external stakeholders and why they are interested in assessment results. 6. Define practical ways to assess not only students’ reading, writing, and study skills but also their interests, values, and beliefs. 7. Discuss the value of portfolios as tools that can be used to demonstrate students'''' achievement and growth. 8. Discuss factors that affect comprehension of text. 9. Imagine that you are a new teacher reviewing the required text you will be using in the fall. Initially, you find the book fascinating, and you are certain it will excite many of your students. Yet after analyzing the work, you discover that its readability appears to be above the reading level of most of your students. How might you use this text effectively?