Teaching Reading: A Balanced Approach for Today's Classrooms

Pamela Farris, Northern Illinois University
Carol Fuhler, Iowa State University
Maria Walther

Introduction to Literacy

True or False


1	The word "balance" should be interpreted as a philosophy of teaching reading.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


2	The reading and writing processes share the characteristic of changing, or modifying, meaning.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


3	By using diverse teaching strategies, teachers are guaranteed to reach all types of learners.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


4	One advantage of having classrooms with computers and Internet access is that the information available on the Internet is always reliable.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


5	The interactive approach to reading instruction reflects the part-to-whole philosophy.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


6	The Standards for the English Language Arts (IRA/NCTE 1996) is commonly referred to as the national standards for reading and writing.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


7	The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education is responsible for providing certification for teachers at a national level.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


8	The Standards for Reading Professionals (1998) was developed through collaboration between the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


9	By the year 2035, researchers estimate that Caucasian children will remain in the numerical majority in K-12 public schools.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.


10	Social class is considered to be an issue of diversity.
		A)	True.
		B)	False.

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