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Written Language and Composition Skills Flashcards

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  1. A student consistently omits function words (e.g., 'the,' 'is') when writing sentences. This pattern is MOST associated with which underlying deficit?

    Answer: Difficulty with syntactic-grammatical formulation

    Omitting function words reflects a breakdown in syntactic-grammatical formulation, as function words are grammatical rather than semantic carriers.

  2. Which graphic organizer structure is BEST suited to help a student plan a compare-contrast essay?

    Answer: Venn diagram

    A Venn diagram visually separates and overlaps two topics, directly supporting the organizational demands of compare-contrast writing.

  3. A 4th-grade student's written sentences are grammatically correct but lack cohesive ties between them. The MOST appropriate instructional target is:

    Answer: Transition word instruction

    Teaching transition words and cohesive devices directly addresses the lack of logical linkage between grammatically intact sentences.

  4. During a language sample, a student uses primarily simple sentences and avoids embedding clauses. To increase syntactic maturity in writing, the therapist should prioritize:

    Answer: Sentence combining and elaboration activities

    Sentence combining activities explicitly teach students to embed clauses and expand syntactic complexity in written output.

  5. Which writing assessment measure captures both productivity AND syntactic complexity in a single score?

    Answer: Mean length of T-unit (MLT)

    Mean length of T-unit averages the number of words per independent clause including its subordinates, capturing both output and complexity.

  6. A student struggles to maintain consistent verb tense throughout a written paragraph. This error pattern reflects a difficulty with:

    Answer: Morphosyntactic monitoring during composition

    Maintaining consistent verb tense across a paragraph requires ongoing morphosyntactic monitoring of grammatical form during the writing process.

  7. The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model includes a stage called 'Support It.' What is the PRIMARY purpose of this stage?

    Answer: Provide scaffolded practice with gradual release of responsibility

    The 'Support It' stage involves collaborative and guided practice where the therapist gradually reduces support as the student internalizes the strategy.