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Foundational Literacy Skills (Domain I)Covered
SMR I.A · Phonological and Phonemic Awareness140 questions · 5 materials · 35 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands instructional methods of systematically and explicitly teaching phonological awareness skills (e.g., recognition of rhyme and alliteration, segmenting of syllables and phonemes, manipulation of onsets and rimes) | ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness V2 | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands instructional methods and evidence-based strategies (e.g., Simple View of Reading) to systematically and explicitly teach phonemic awareness skills (e.g., blending, segmenting, substituting, deleting) | ELA.Teaching - Phonemic Awareness; ELA.The Simple View of Reading | Covered | 34 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (34 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Understands instructional methods for systematically and explicitly teaching concepts about print (e.g., directionality of text, print awareness, recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters, parts of a book and their functions) | ELA.Teaching - Concepts of Print | Covered | 26 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabetic principle in early literacy instruction | ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle V2 | Covered | 37 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (37 questions, 1 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Understands how to use the classroom environment and materials (e.g., sound wall, visuals) to increase students’ phonological and phonemic awareness skills | ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness V2 | Covered | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Understands various approaches to fostering students’ expressive and receptive language skills to improve their oral language development | ELA.Teaching - Oral Language | Covered | 19 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Knows how to apply a variety of assessment methods, including formal and informal approaches, to capture a comprehensive picture of phonological and phonemic awareness skills while considering the diverse needs and experiences of all students | ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness V2; ELA.Teaching - Phonemic Awareness | Covered | 58 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (58 questions, 2 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR I.B · Phonics and Decoding134 questions · 5 materials · 49 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Understands how to decode unfamiliar words and apply word analysis skills to appropriate grade levels | ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding V2 | Covered | 55 | 1 | 14 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (55 questions, 1 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Understands instructional strategies for teaching common phonics patterns and rules (e.g., vowel teams, consonant clusters, r-controlled vowels, syllabication, orthography) | ELA.Teaching - Phonics and Decoding V2; ELA.Phonics and Decoding | Covered | 93 | 2 | 31 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (93 questions, 2 materials, 31 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Knows how to teach syllable types (e.g., open, closed, silent “e”) in multisyllabic words | ELA.Phonics and Decoding | Covered | 38 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (38 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows how to teach morphemic analysis, including identifying roots and affixes and understanding meanings of prefixes (e.g., re-, un-, pre-) and suffixes (e.g., -ing, -ed -ness) | ELA.Teaching - Morphological Analysis | Covered | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Demonstrates an understanding of high-frequency words | ELA.Teaching - High-Frequency Words | Covered | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Knows how to utilize instructional techniques (e.g., multisensory learning, repeated exposure) to aid students in expanding their sight word recognition | ELA.Teaching - High-Frequency Words | Covered | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Understands common letter-sound correspondences and spelling conventions | ELA.Phonics and Decoding; ELA.Spelling Patterns and Rules | Covered | 38 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (38 questions, 1 materials, 21 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Knows how to apply a variety of assessment methods, including formal and informal approaches, to capture a comprehensive picture of foundational literacy development (e.g., phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding) while considering the diverse needs of all students | ELA.Reading Assessment | Covered | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
Fluency and Vocabulary (Domain II)Covered
SMR II.A · Fluency and Vocabulary236 questions · 6 materials · 41 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how fluency and vocabulary contribute to reading comprehension | ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency V2 | Covered | 85 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (85 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Knows instructional methods to teach students how to read orally with accuracy, rate, and prosody | ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency V2 | Covered | 85 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (85 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Knows how to help students acquire a wide range of both common and content-specific words through direct instruction and independent learning | ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary V2 | Covered | 63 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (63 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows how to determine the literal meaning of unknown words and phrases from context, syntax, and/or knowledge of roots and affixes | ELA.Teaching - Determining Meaning of Words | Covered | 47 | 1 | 12 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (47 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Understands the importance of robust vocabulary knowledge for reading comprehension and how to implement strategies (e.g., preteaching vocabulary) to expand students’ academic and content-specific vocabulary | ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary V2 | Covered | 63 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (63 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Understands how to teach strategies for supporting fluent reading at the phoneme, word, and passage levels | ELA.Teaching - Reading Fluency V2 | Covered | 85 | 1 | 12 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (85 questions, 1 materials, 12 cards, 1 videos). |
| 7. Understands methods of teaching the structure of written language, including the rules of grammar and mechanics | ELA.Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions | Covered | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (15 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Knows how to apply a variety of assessment methods, including formal and informal approaches, to capture a comprehensive picture of fluency and vocabulary skills while considering the diverse needs and experiences of all students | ELA.Reading Assessment; ELA.Assessment - Vocabulary | Covered | 26 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
Comprehension and Written Expression (Domain III)Covered
SMR III.A · Comprehension and Written Expression333 questions · 12 materials · 132 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Knows how to foster students’ listening-comprehension skills to improve their reading comprehension skills through research-based approaches | ELA.Listening Comprehension to Support Reading | Covered | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Knows instructional strategies (e.g., drawing inferences, making predictions, and questioning) to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of texts | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Knows how to support students in identifying the central idea and key details of a text (e.g., literary and informational) by citing specific evidence (e.g., summarizing and retelling) | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Knows how to provide differentiated instruction (e.g., graphic organizers, scaffolding, choice of text) to diverse learners with varying abilities and backgrounds to improve comprehension | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 5. Knows ways to model and guide students’ metacognition to check their understanding as they read a variety of texts | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Knows how to teach literary devices (e.g., figurative language, point of view) to increase students’ understanding of texts | ELA.Teaching - Figurative Language | Covered | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Understands how structural elements (e.g., character development, setting) of various genres of literature (e.g., drama, poetry) contribute to the overall meaning and impact of texts | ELA.Teaching - Literary Genres; ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis | Covered | 45 | 2 | 34 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (45 questions, 2 materials, 34 cards, 1 videos). |
| 8. Knows instructional methods to provide support for complex texts by preteaching vocabulary, discussing key concepts, and using reading strategies (e.g., questioning, predicting, and summarizing) | ELA.Teaching - Literary Text Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Informational Text Comprehension | Covered | 131 | 2 | 48 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (131 questions, 2 materials, 48 cards, 0 videos). |
| 9. Knows systematic and explicit methods to teach writing to all learners (i.e., Simple View of Writing, Not So Simple View of Writing) | ELA.The Simple and Not-So-Simple Views of Writing; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills (Elementary) | Covered | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| 10. Understands how to teach writing as a recursive process that encourages ongoing revision, self-evaluation, and expression | ELA.Teaching - Stages of the Writing Process | Covered | 27 | 1 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (27 questions, 1 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| 11. Knows instructional methods to teach common types of writing (e.g., narrative, informative/explanatory, opinion/argumentative, and descriptive writing) | ELA.Teaching - Writing Types and Various Contexts | Covered | 35 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (35 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| 12. Understands instructional methods for connecting the teaching of decoding and encoding as reciprocal skills that support the development of reading and writing | ELA.Teaching - Spelling | Covered | 26 | 1 | 19 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (26 questions, 1 materials, 19 cards, 0 videos). |
| 13. Knows how to apply a variety of assessment methods, including formal and informal approaches, to guide and differentiate instruction and monitor student progress to support readers as they comprehend and construct meaning from a text while considering the diverse needs and experiences of all students | ELA.Assessment - Reading Comprehension | Covered | 30 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (30 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
Tasks of Teaching Reading (Domain IV)Covered
SMR IV.A · Planning and Facilitating Instruction152 questions · 7 materials · 52 cards · 2 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Incorporates systematic and explicit instruction to support students’ reading abilities | ELA.Planning and Adjusting Reading Instruction | Covered | 24 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 2. Evaluates texts, examples, and graphic representations for their support of particular Reading instructional goals | ELA.Selecting Instructional Materials | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 3. Creates and modifies texts, examples, and graphic representations to support Reading instructional goals, including differentiation for particular learners | ELA.Selecting Instructional Materials | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| 4. Analyzes language and language systems | ELA.Language Structures and Comprehension; ELA.Basic Linguistic Concepts | Covered | 37 | 2 | 18 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (37 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos). |
| 5. Explains, defines, and demonstrates Reading processes and concepts for students | ELA.Planning and Adjusting Reading Instruction | Covered | 24 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (24 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos). |
| 6. Facilitates class discussions and conversations with individual students to elicit or develop their thinking about particular Reading content | ELA.Discussion to Support Reading | Covered | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos). |
| 7. Promotes vocabulary development through direct instruction to enhance reading comprehension | ELA.Teaching - Increasing Vocabulary V2 | Covered | 63 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (63 questions, 1 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos). |
| 8. Evaluates instructional strategies and activities to elicit, develop, or assess students’ thinking about particular Reading content or to develop or assess their facility with particular Reading processes | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
SMR IV.B · Analyzing Student Learning8 questions · 1 materials · 0 cards · 1 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Evaluates student reading, writing, speaking, and listening to identify specific strengths and/or areas for improvement or instructional focus | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| 2. Evaluates student reading, writing, speaking, or listening to classify students’ level of literacy development | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| 3. Analyzes student reading, writing, speaking, or listening to identify patterns of thinking, misconceptions, and partial conceptions | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
| 4. Responds to student reading, writing, speaking, or listening to target the particular Reading concept in need of attention | ELA.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos). |
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