Quiz Questions for Theory Chapters by Randall Sadler https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz Come up with AT LEAST two quiz questions from the Reading and Writing Theory Chapters. This MUST be completed no later than Midnight on Wednesday. These can be multiple choice or short-answer questions. These should not be about rote memorization--instead focus on key concepts and ideas. en-us 2017-01-17 15:33:42 UTC 2018-01-25 19:13:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Quiz Questions: devapria87 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224074328 1. How is product-oriented  approach in teaching writing different from process-oriented?
2. What would be an example of teaching reading using methods of sociocognitive perspective?]]> 2018-01-24 03:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224074328 elatham93 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224083837 1. Which of the following statements best describes a bottom-up view of reading?
a. Successful readers make predictions and then confirm or correct them.
b. Successful readers blend letters into words automatically.
c. Teachers of reading should use authentic texts as part of instruction.
d.Teachers of reading should use pre-reading activities to activate students' schemata.
2. Choose 1 factor that influences students' approach towards / success with reading from the list below. Provide examples to explain how this factor might influence readers.
Family, culture, confidence, purpose for reading, learning style.]]> 2018-01-24 04:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224083837 Quiz Questions maryam_almuhanna https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224417905 Chapter 1& 2 
1. What would be an example of an L2 learner lacking in:
a. Linguistic schemata
b. Formal schemata 
c. Content schemata  

Chapter 3
2. Out of the 2 process approaches to L2 writing pedagogy mentioned in the chapter, (Expressivist & Cognitivist), which do you think is more appropriate for academic writing? (one or both?)Briefly explain why.  ]]> 2018-01-24 19:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224417905 Quiz Questions jessrcliss https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224435337 Ch 1&2
1. What is miscue analysis?

Ch 3
2. What is the process approach?

HARRY POTTER:
1. What animal does Professor McGonagall transform into?]]> 2018-01-24 20:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224435337 Quiz Questions lindasims https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224445162 1. Briefly describe a criticism of the process approach to writing. 
 
2. From p. 22 in TROE: “In its position statement on L2 literacy instruction, the International Reading Association (IRA) (2007) denounced “the ‘reading wars’—the pitting of phonics against literature in literacy instruction, as if the two were incompatible.”  List 2 or 3 potential benefits of incorporating aspects of a bottom-up approach like phonics in L2 reading instruction.
]]> 2018-01-24 20:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224445162 quizzzzzzz colin_anderson197 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224471099 1) Which is the following is NOT a meaning of "literacy?"
a. skills/knowledge associated with a specific discipline or community
b. the ability to partake in interactions wherein a piece of writing plays a central role
c. a social force that may unintentionally or intentionally organize society into a hierarchy
d. an technique by which students are assessed in terms of their writing skills

2) Choose one of the following student populations and briefly explain some challenges a teacher might encounter in teaching a reading/writing class to this population: international students, EFL students, immigrant students, generation 1.5 students

]]> 2018-01-24 22:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224471099 Quiz Questions lindsaymandrell https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224490370 1. Phonics is an example of which view of reading development?
A. Top Down
B. Interactive
C. Bottom Up

2. Explain the difference between the expressivist and cognitivist points of view for L2 writing.

3. What is the name of the family that Harry lives with?]]> 2018-01-25 01:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224490370 a_uzraa https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224502010 1.Briefly describe the framework in the Post-Process Era.

2. Describe Whole Language instruction. How does it justify top-down approaches?]]> 2018-01-25 03:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224502010 QQ ssmarti2 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224502450 Give a real-life example of a way that socio-cultural influences (family, school, society, culture; TROE Pgs.57-58) may positively affect a student’s personal approach to L2 reading (and writing) instruction.

Give an example for how incorporating ‘criticality’ (TL2C Pgs.85-86) may assist students in learning their L2.
]]> 2018-01-25 03:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224502450 qq JasminRamos https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224504144 Chapter 1: What does the notion of linguistic threshold, as introduced by Cummins, hold?

Chapter 2: In what ways do EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students differ from international ESL (English as Second Language) students?

Chapter 3: What did the process approach emphasize?

Bonus: What color was Dumbledore’s cloak?


]]> 2018-01-25 03:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224504144 pskim4 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224506074 What is the difference between expressivism and cognitivism?

Describe some features of a discourse community. 

How old did Harry turn on his birthday?]]> 2018-01-25 03:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224506074 Questions cbonano1223 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224506950 In what ways do family and society influence an individual's L2 reading experience and attitude?

ESL students are likely to rely on what to assist them in L2 writing?
1) L1 reading skills
2) L2 grammar skills
3) L1 writing skills
4) L2 speaking skills

Bonus- What did the snake at the zoo do to catch Harry's attention?

]]> 2018-01-25 03:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224506950 Chapter 1 1. 1. How does the writer explain the nature of literacy and reading in the 21st century? In other words, what is the salient characteristic of literacy and reading in the 21st century? Explain briefly. nalaka_saman https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224508123
2. 
How does the writer compare bottom-up views of reading and development with top-down views of reading and development? Explain briefly.

3.
Talking about the "interactive and integrated views of reading and reading development", the writer refers to the work of Pierson and Tierney. According to Pierson and Tierney, readers play FOUR different roles simultaneously. Select the answer that is not applicable. 

i. Planner
ii. Composer
iii. Monitor 
iv. Editor
v. Reviewer

4.
Describe the linguistic threshold hypothesis (introduced by Cummins in 1976) in your own words. You are expected to give a short answer.

5.
Why does the writer declare that we should not run the risk of considering reading skill and reading comprehension as synonyms?

6.
Describe the relationship between reading skills and reading strategies.

7.
What are some of the future directions for young researchers who are interested in reading instruction?

Chapter 2

8. The writer says that different interpretations of the same text may be given by a group of people reading the same text during the same time period. The writer goes on to say that two entirely different interpretations may be given by the same individual who reads the same text at two different points in his/her own life span. Why does the writer make this statement? Explain briefly giving reasons.

9. Choose the most accurate/appropriate answer.

According to the writer, many educators tend to make one of the following assumptions in designing curricula/courses and preparing materials for international students.

i. They have not had a very good education when they were in their home countries
ii. Their exposure to L2 when they were in their home countries is limited.

iii. Their familiarity with the L2 culture prevents them from experiencing culture shock.

iv. They are determined to integrate themselves to the L2 culture upon completion of their studies without returning to their own countries.

10. Who are referred to as "Generation 1.5 students" in Chapter 2? Why is the task of educating these students seen as a challenge?

11. Why does the writer say that almost all L2 students have difficulty completing academic reading activities?

12.Mention a non-academic setting where L2 reading instruction could be witnessed. 

13.How does the school influence students' perceptions of reading?

14.What are the three major aspects that the writer uses to illustrate individual differences among L2 readers?

Chapter 3

15.Mention a criticism presented against process-oriented writing.

16.How did Aristotle conceptualize rhetoric?

17.What are some of the positive and negative aspects of collaborative pedagogies? 

18.Who is the Swiss linguist who introduced structuralist hypotheses?
Braj Kachru
Jacques Derrida
Ferdinand de Saussure 
Michel Foucault

19. What is oftentimes regarded as the origin of composition studies in the US?

]]> 2018-01-25 04:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224508123 beccanshaw https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224515898 Chapters 1&2: Is it harder/easier to learn reading in one language than another? Why or why not?

Chapter 3: What are some positive and negative aspects of the process method?

HP: Name at least two places Harry was relocated to when Uncle Vernon was trying to keep the letters from him.]]> 2018-01-25 05:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224515898 Name the pedagogical steps followed by good writers as part of their composing process. rachita_rana21 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224686852 2018-01-25 15:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224686852 danielpimentel555 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224717143
1.What are some of the shared features of composition studies and applied linguistics, and what is a common challenge they both face?

2.What was Stapleton's warning about overly promoting writers' "personal voice" in their texts?

Bonus - Whose bike did Hagrid borrow to complete his very important mission?
]]> 2018-01-25 15:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224717143 apblank2 https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224722076 What are the differences between top-down and bottom-up reading comprehension ]]> 2018-01-25 16:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/randallsadler/RWquiz/wish/224722076