QUIZ QUESTIONS Flashcards
Morphemes
Smallest Meaningful Parts: Morphemes are the smallest parts of a word that have their own meaning. Think of them as mini-words inside bigger words.
Ex: If you take the morpheme cookie and add the suffix -s, you create a new word-cookies, a plural form with a slightly different meaning than the singular form.
The Simple View of Reading, 1986
- A framework that breaks down reading comprehension into two primary components:
- Decoding-
Word recognition- The ability to accurately and fluently read words. - Language comprehension- The ability to understand spoken language.
Effective Decoding Skills
- Allow readers to convert written text into spoken language, which is the first step in understanding what they read.
- Ex from book: Decoding Strategy: “Break it Down” (Strategy 2.2) helps students decode multisyllabic words by breaking them into smaller, more manageable parts.
Language comprehension
The ability to understand spoken language.
- Enables readers to make sense of the words they decode.
- It involves understanding the meaning of individual words, sentences, and the overall message of the text.
- Ex from book: Comprehension Strategy: “Retell the Text” (Strategy 8.1) encourages students to summarize what they have read, aiding in comprehension and retention.
Principles of Effective Feedback
- Specificity
- Actionability
- Timeliness
- Constructiveness
- Clarity
- Ballance
- Individualization
- Encouragement
Specificity Feedback
Feedback should be detailed and focused on specific aspects of the student’s performance. Rather than providing general comments, effective feedback addresses particular strengths and areas for improvement, helping students understand exactly what they did well and what needs to be adjusted.
Actionability Feedback
Feedback should provide clear, actionable steps for students to follow. This means offering concrete suggestions or strategies that students can use to improve their work or address specific challenges. Actionable feedback helps students know how to apply the guidance to their learning.
Timeliness Feedback
Feedback should be provided as soon as possible after the task or activity is completed. Timely feedback ensures that the information is relevant and can be immediately applied to the student’s ongoing or future work, reinforcing learning while the task is still fresh in their mind
Constructiveness Feedback
Feedback should focus on guiding students toward improvement rather than simply pointing out errors. It should be framed in a way that supports and motivates students, providing them with the tools and encouragement needed to make progress.
Balance Feedback
Effective feedback balances positive reinforcement with constructive criticism. Recognizing and celebrating what students do well while also addressing areas for growth helps maintain motivation and fosters a positive learning environment.
Clarity Feedback
Feedback should be clear and easy to understand. Avoiding jargon and ensuring that comments are straightforward helps students comprehend the feedback and apply it effectively. Clear feedback reduces confusion and increases the likelihood that students will act on the advice given.
Individualization Feedback
Feedback should be tailored to each student’s specific needs and learning goals. Personalized feedback takes into account the student’s current level of understanding, strengths, and areas where they need support, making it more relevant and impactful.
Encouragement Feedback
Feedback should encourage a growth mindset by emphasizing effort and improvement. Highlighting progress and potential fosters resilience and a positive attitude toward learning and challenges.
Types of Feedback
- Positive
- Corrective
- Guided
- Descriptive
- Actionable
Positve Feedback
Acknowledges what students have done correctly and reinforces their strengths. This type of feedback helps build confidence and motivation
