In teaching the word invisible, the teacher broke it into the parts in - vis - ible and talked about the meanings of the parts. Which aspect of language was emphasized? {Ans: morphology}To introduce a Tier 2 vocabulary word explicitly and systematically before reading, which of these strategies would be the least effective? {Ans: asking students to write the word 10 times until they can spell it}The most practical way for teachers to assess student progress in writing is to use: {Ans: all of the above.}A valuable first step before reading a text with a group of students is: {Ans: clearly stating the purpose for reading the text.}According to research on differences in word growth, which of the following is NOT true? {Ans: The gap in word knowledge automatically decreases by the end of grade 2.}Which statement best describes the relationship between foundational writing skills (handwriting, spelling, punctuation, capitalization) and composition? {Ans: An equal emphasis on learning foundational skills and composition will work best for most students.}To select the best vocabulary words to teach before reading a text, the teacher should prioritize which types of words? {Ans: words that are central to understanding