Ultimate RICA Study Tool CalState TEACH 101

Ultimate RICA Study Tool CalState TEACH | 101 Questions with 100% Correct Answers What are the five different *vocabularies a person has?(competency 10, Domain 4) - Correct Answer Listening, speaking, writing, sight(reading), and meaning (reading).What are the three causes of poor reading comprehension other than lack of fluency?(competency 10, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 1. Lack of (meaning) vocabulary.

• Lack of academic language.
• Lack of Background knowledge.

Name three criteria to consider when deciding which vocabulary words to teach?(competency 10, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 1. Frequency

• Utility
• Level of knowledge (unknown vs. acquainted.

How do Tier 2 words differ from Tier 3 words?(competency 10, Domain 4) - Correct Answer Both are academic language words. Tier

• words are nontechnical academic language (e.g. summarize, classify, etc.) that are

found across domains. Tier 3 are technical and domain specific (e.g. protozoa in science).

How to approach vocabulary instruction:

(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 1. Direct instruction of target or key words.

• Teach students word-learning strategies: a) context clues b) Morphemic/structural

analysis c) apposition d) cognates e)dictionary skills

• Develop word consciousness
• Encourage wide reading.

Research shows that vocabulary instruction should be:

(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 1. Developmentally appropriate,

• Using definitions that are kid-friendly.
• Provide meaningful examples

Vocabulary lessons should include word definitions and what else?(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 1. Examples of how words are used in context (sentences).

• Students should use the words learned in their writing.

3.Students must have repeated exposure:

they need to listen to, speak, read and write new words.Research has shown that the average student can learn the meaning of how many new words a week?(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer 9 words per week 1 / 2

When are semantic maps used, and what for?

(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer When: Pre-reading instruction.

What for: To teach meaning/vocab focusing of a key word/concept and to activate

background knowledge of word.*very effective How can you develop Word Consciousness in students?(competency 11, Domain 4) vocab - Correct Answer a. word play/teach synonyms and antonyms

• teach homophones and homographs.
• Word of the Day! Write big and post; use word in context.
• Idioms and Puns
• Poetry - haiku, limerick
• Etymology - the history or development of words

What are some interventions for struggling readers and students with learning disabilities?(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer Universal Access, providing differentiated

instruction:

• Focus on a key skill (phonics, HF sight words, vocabulary, etc.)
• Reteach what is lacking-- Differently!(more lessons, slower, different modality)
• Increase number and variety of examples.
• Provide additional practice.

5. Use multiple modalities: visual, kinesthetic, tactile.

Interventions for ELs and SELs for reading and vocabulary include:

(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer SDAIE strategies like,

• Capitalize on skills from L1 and L2 (cognates, letters)

1a. note and teach differences in L1, L2

• modeling, scaffolds.
• Realia; visuals; Concrete examples
• Build knowledge of English morphemes (roots and affixes)
• Teach English Syntax, or word order

How to assess vocabulary, academic language, and background knowledge:

(competency 11, Domain 4) - Correct Answer Formal Tests: CAT, SAT, Basal test

Informal:

• Test by: a) Words used in sentences (not isolation) and answers are phrases. b)

Choose a synonym c) Analogies

• Use in Context: plan a writing activity where students must use target words in it.

How do you assess Language Structure knowledge?(Competency 12, Domain 5) - Correct Answer A CLOZE activity-delete nouns, or verbs writing sample

error analysis task: sentence with errors

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