Students in Matt Clark's class enjoy writing poetry. The most ...

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Students in Matt Clark's class enjoy writing poetry. The most effective way for this teacher to help his students improve their writing would be to:
 
  a) require them to adhere to a poetic formula
  b) give them specific writing topics
  c) meet with students as they assess their own writing
  d) circle errors and write feedback on their poems

Question 2

When reading a nonfiction book that relates to the fairy tale read in the basal reader, the teacher is disappointed because her first-graders are not asking questions or showing excitement about the material. What is an effective strategy the teacher can use to encourage more student engagement?
 
  A) Wait until the next day; maybe the children will be ready to discuss it later.
  B) Pause periodically and ask the children to explain or recap what has happened thus far in the story and to ask questions about anything that is unclear.
  C) Tell the children to listen carefully and reread the story aloud very slowly to facilitate understanding.
  D) Stop reading the story until students are more engaged in the text.

[Kedrick2014]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B