Answer Key, Teaching an Adult to Read

True 1) It is possible for your student to have passed tests in high school without comprehending much of the text. (Yes, review the Marlup Activity)

False 2) Activating prior knowledge means introducing new concepts to your student before she starts reading. (It means activating what your student already knows.)

True 3) Poor readers start reading a text without reading the title or skimming the text beforehand. (These skills need to be taught during pre-reading activities)

True 4) The KWL activity will help set a purpose for reading and keep your student engaged. (You will practice using KWL activity several times during this course)

False 5) Good readers need to employ only one reading strategy to comprehend the text. (Good readers employ a variety of reading strategies, including sight words, sounding out letters, and context clues)

True 6) The four components of reading instruction are: alphabetics, fluency development, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.

False 7) Teaching adults to read is the same as teaching a child to read. (Among some of the differences, adults are more self-directed, bring a wealth of life experiences, and are goal oriented)

True 8) Poor readers need to be taught pre-reading strategies. (We have provided a checklist to help you teach your student to use these strategies)

True 9) It is important for tutors to think out loud, and teach their reading strategies to their students. (This technique helps your student understand which strategies a good reader uses in order to check on their understanding)

True 10) Directed Reading Thinking Activity and KWL Activity check on a reader's comprehension. (They check on a reader's understanding by engaging them in the text before, during, and after reading)

True 11) Graphic organizers help visual learners understand the text. (We have provided several links to graphic organizer templates to help you get started with your student)

False 12) It is vital to correct your student's grammar during a Language Experience activity. (It is important to write down exactly what your student dictates, and to spell the words correctly)