Unit 4: Chp. 6, 8

Question 1

Core Vocabulary / Key Vocabulary:

Answer 1

Words that occur more frequently in text or representing the most important ideas and concepts.

Question 2

Academic Knowledge Domain Vocabulary:

Answer 2

Words/concepts used in specific core areas such as math and science.

Question 3

Sampling:

Answer 3

A diagnostic vocabulary assessment using flash cards.

Question 4

Multiple Dimensions of Word Knowledge:

Answer 4

A multiple choice vocabulary comprehension tool for six knowledge areas: recognition, definition, classification/example, context, application, and interrelatedness.

Question 5

Antonyms:

Answer 5

Words opposite or near opposite based on a shared characteristic.

Question 6

Recursive Writing:

Answer 6

The tendency to reuse and repeat certain scribblings and drawings.

Question 7

Prephonemic Stage of Writing:

Answer 7

Children begin to use letters-usually capitals- to represent meaning but the letters do not represent their phonemic or sound values. They are used as place holders for meaning.

Question 8

Self Regulated Strategies Development (SRSD):

Answer 8

Includes writing strategies across and within genres, vocabulary and background knowledge needed to use these strategies, and self regulation strategies for applying writing strategies throughout the writing process.

Question 9

Performance Based Assessment / Authentic Assessment:

Answer 9

Evaluates students performance in completing a product that demonstrates their use of new skills and knowledge. Journals, checklists, portfolios, projects and rubrics.

Question 10

Writing Process Instruction:

Answer 10

Teaches the kinds of thinking processes skilled writers use in different forms of text.