Yearly Archives: 2022

DQ1Recommend two support strategies and interventions for struggling readers. Justify your choices, making sure to describe why you plan to use your chosen strategies and interventions in your future professional practice.   DQ2 Some literacy experts have said, “A dyslexic child should be educated at their ability level, rather than their literacy level.” What does […]

DQ 1Describe the structure of the writing workshop. How can teachers be certain that students are learning the skills they need in writing while making good use of their time?   DQ 2Part of the Christian worldview includes honoring God by serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. How do teachers promote human flourishing […]

DQ 1What is the benefit of incorporating academic vocabulary into other content areas such as math and science? Provide three examples of how you can encourage content-based vocabulary development in your future classroom.   DQ 2What role does family involvement play in literacy development? Discuss how you could encourage families to build confidence in supporting […]

DQ 1Identify three techniques to teach reading comprehension that are being advocated by current research. Which do you believe are the most viable? Why? Which strategies would you most likely use in your first year of teaching? In what way and why?   DQ 2Many districts employ reading specialists (also known as a literacy coach […]

DQ 1Describe three fluency exercises that can be utilized in the classroom to reach the diverse needs of students. With support from with one or more sources, justify why these exercises are beneficial for meeting these student needs.   DQ 2How will you deal with anxiety or self-esteem issues among students who have difficulty reading, […]

DQ 1Explain how a lesson in systematic and explicit phonics instruction would look different than a lesson using non-systematic instruction. Provide specific examples of both and why one method might be more beneficial than another.   DQ 2Identify and describe two recommended strategies to teach word recognition and two recommended strategies to teach spelling. What […]

DQ 1What is the difference between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics? How do these concepts build upon each other? Provide two examples that show the progression of these literacy concepts.   DQ 2What are concepts of print and why are they important in teaching reading? Identify and describe three recommended strategies for developing concepts […]

DQ 1Not every assessment should be utilized with every student. Suppose you have three students: one reads below grade level, one on grade level, and one above grade level. For each of these students, identify the types of assessments you would administer and why you chose one over another.   DQ 2Describe the importance of […]

DQ1Recommend two support strategies and interventions for struggling readers. Justify your choices, making sure to describe why you plan to use your chosen strategies and interventions in your future professional practice.   DQ2 Some literacy experts have said, “A dyslexic child should be educated at their ability level, rather than their literacy level.” What does […]