TExES English Language Arts And Reading 4–8 (Test 217)

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A teacher notices that in whole-class discussions about a novel, the same few students always participate. To differentiate and ensure more equitable participation, she decides to implement flexible grouping. Which of the following is the most effective use of this strategy for this specific purpose?

Creating permanent groups for the rest of the unit based on students' reading comprehension scores. Allowing students to always choose their own groups based on friendships. Temporarily placing students in small, teacher-selected groups with specific roles (e.g., discussion leader, note-taker, questioner) to discuss a set of questions before sharing with the whole class. Grouping all the non-participating students together and having them hold their own separate discussion.

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Temporarily placing students in small, teacher-selected groups with specific roles (e.g., discussion leader, note-taker, questioner) to discuss a set of questions before sharing with the whole class.

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