Download PACE Exam Practice Questions With 100% Correct And Verified Answers and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! PACE Exam Practice Questions With 100% Correct And Verified Answers When instructing students about résumé writing, it is most appropriate for the teacher to emphasize the importance of which of the following? A. Maintaining a first-person point of view B. Highlighting positive personality characteristics C. Embellishing the objective and skills sections D. Using formal and sophisticated language - Correct Answer-D A teacher instructs students to read a short story on their own and keep track of the major events by listing them in their notebooks as they read. The next day, the teacher asks the students to use their lists to write a summary of the story. A primary benefit of the activity is that it helps students... A. retain comprehension of literature. B. make personal connections with literature. C. write creatively when responding to literature. D. develop analytical thinking skills about literature. - Correct Answer-A Which of the following assignments best integrates math and expository writing to assess specific skills in both areas? A. An argument paper that is either for or against including basic computation in the math curriculum B. A research paper about the important contributions of a particular early mathematician C. A procedural essay explaining the steps involved in solving a particular math equation D. A reflective essay that describes the students' memories of learning math concepts at an early age - Correct Answer-C A high school teacher reads a text aloud to students daily while students follow along with their own copies of the text. By hearing the text read aloud, students gain an understanding of how which of the following elements contributes to the quality of writing? A. Themes and motifs B. Text structure C. Setting and characterization D. Sentence structure - Correct Answer-D A seventh-grade English teacher is assessing students' understanding of the persuasive essay by having them complete an in-class persuasive writing assignment. To most appropriately support an English learner (EL) in the class who writes at the advanced level of English-language proficiency, the teacher should provide the student with which of the following? A. Simple sentence stems that facilitate the EL's ability to write about familiar concepts B. Instructions in the EL's native language when discussing familiar concepts C. Complex sentence stems that facilitate the EL's ability to write about abstract concepts D. Permission to write about abstract concepts in the EL's native language - Correct Answer-C When giving a seventh-grade class an informational essay to read, a teacher wants to ensure that an English learner (EL) in the class who is reading at the intermediate English-language proficiency level is able to comprehend the language. Which of the following supports will best promote the EL's comprehension while reading? A. Providing the EL a word list that gives a familiar synonym for words likely to be unfamiliar B. Providing the EL a list of commonly used sentence stems used in informative articles C. Having the EL record events that are most important to remember in a graphic organizer D. Having the EL illustrate the parts of the article that he or she finds interesting - Correct Answer-A An English learner (EL) speaking at the beginning level of English-language proficiency can be expected to speak with A. a variety of sentence structures. B. a variety of verb tenses. C. abstract ideas and terms. D. single words and short phrases. - Correct Answer-D A high school teacher has assigned a novel for students to read outside of class. Which of the following strategies will be most helpful for a student who struggles with basic reading comprehension? A. Working with a partner while reading the novel B. Watching the film version of the novel before reading the novel C. Having extra time to finish reading the novel D. Choosing a different novel that is at a lower reading level for the class - Correct Answer-B A seventh-grade teacher assigns the following in-class writing prompt: "Write a descriptive paragraph about a place that is special to you." Which TWO of the following modifications of the assignment will best support an English learner who is writing at the beginning level of English-language proficiency? A. Providing the student with a list of descriptive adjectives to use B. Allowing the student to dictate a description to another student C. Asking the student to list objects found in the place D. Having the student draw and label a picture of the place E. Having the student copy a teacher-created paragraph - Correct Answer-C When guiding the students through analyzing the excerpt, the teacher should ensure that students understand how sentences 3-6 are primarily used to describe the speaker's... A. view of her life's events and milestones. B. opinions about issues concerning various women's roles. C. character-defining roots and attributes. D. family connections and how they evolved over time. - Correct Answer-C Students in a science class are reading a textbook chapter. Which of the following strategies will best support students' comprehension of the chapter? A. Studying the characteristics of effective persuasion in the chapter B. Examining the various points of view in the chapter C. Skimming and scanning the significant text features of the chapter D. Comparing and contrasting themes in parallel chapters - Correct Answer-C A seventh-grade class of advanced readers is reading the novel Moment Comes (2013) by Jennifer Bradbury, which is about the partition of India in 1947. During the novel unit, the teacher has the following learning objectives. Students will be able to evaluate how language contributes to meaning in a text. Students will be able to engage in a thematic analysis of a text. Students will understand how literature is relevant to society. During class, the teacher leads a discussion about the following passage from the novel. "I've seen cars plenty. I've stepped out of the way of them when they come inching up a crowded margh. I've gazed at the faces inside, wondering what it would be like to be wrapped up in so much glass and metal, to have people scurry out of your way, to move without moving. But being inside it is even better than I ever dreamed. The seat is warm and soft, like the bellies of the goats we kept when - Correct Answer-A A high school English class is completing an analysis of the following excerpt from the play The Glass Menagerie (1944) by Tennessee Williams. "JIM. Laura, you know, if I had a sister like you, I'd do the same thing as Tom. I'd bring out fellows and-introduce her to them. The right type of boys-of a type to-appreciate her. Only-well-he made a mistake about me. Maybe I've got no call to be saying this. That may not have been the idea in having me over. But what if it was? There's nothing wrong about that. The only trouble is that in my case-I'm not in a situation to-do the right thing. I can't take down your number and say I'll phone. I can't call up next week and- ask for a date." During which of the following American literary periods was the play written? A. Transcendental B. Enlightenment C. Romantic D. Modern - Correct Answer-D A high school English class is completing an analysis of the following excerpt from the play The Glass Menagerie (1944) by Tennessee Williams. "JIM. Laura, you know, if I had a sister like you, I'd do the same thing as Tom. I'd bring out fellows and-introduce her to them. The right type of boys-of a type to-appreciate her. Only-well-he made a mistake about me. Maybe I've got no call to be saying this. That may not have been the idea in having me over. But what if it was? There's nothing wrong about that. The only trouble is that in my case-I'm not in a situation to-do the right thing. I can't take down your number and say I'll phone. I can't call up next week and- ask for a date." The many dashes, or pauses, in the speech indicate that Jim is... A. holding back intense feelings for Laura. B. hiding his true thoughts and intentions. C. nervous and careful about saying the right thing. D. angry and uncomfortable at be - Correct Answer-C Which of the following is a prominent characteristic of Renaissance literature? A. Making feelings and emotions a priority over facts and logic B. Believing that humankind was capable of earthly perfection C. Breaking away from traditional religious, political, and social views D. Believing that advances in science would lead to progress for humankind - Correct Answer-B A teacher is helping a student who struggles with writing coherent essays. The student has chosen a topic for a persuasive essay and has composed a list of reasons to support a position. To continue scaffolding instruction that promotes organization, the teacher should next help the student with which of the following? A. Choosing appropriate transitional phrases B. Drafting the first body paragraph C. Completing an outline of the ideas D. Locating appropriate supporting sources - Correct Answer-C A high school English class is completing an analysis of the following excerpt from the play The Glass Menagerie (1944) by Tennessee Williams. "JIM. Laura, you know, if I had a sister like you, I'd do the same thing as Tom. I'd bring out fellows and-introduce her to them. The right type of boys-of a type to-appreciate her. Only-well-he made a mistake about me. Maybe I've got no call to be saying this. That may not have been the idea in having me over. But what if it was? There's nothing wrong about that. The only trouble is that in my case-I'm not in a situation to-do the right thing. I can't take down your number and say I'll phone. I can't call up next week and- ask for a date." Which of the following best states the meaning of "call" as used in the sentence, "Maybe I've got no call to be saying this"? A. A specific need or occasion B. A visit to someone's house C. Using the telephone to contact D. Contacting from - Correct Answer-A As an introduction to a unit about how to identify and use particular text structures in reading and writing, a seventh-grade English teacher asks students to read the following excerpt from a government-circulated brochure about poison ivy. "Poison ivy and other poison plant rashes can't be spread from person to person. But it is possible to pick up the rash as a result of plant oil that may have stuck to clothing, pets, garden tools and other items that have come in contact with these plants. The plant oil lingers (sometimes for years) on virtually any surface until it's washed off with water or rubbing alcohol. The rash will occur only where the plant oil has touched the skin; consequently, a person with poison ivy can't spread it on the body by scratching. It may seem like the rash is spreading if it appears over time instead of all at once. But this is either because the plant oil is absorbed at different rates - Correct Answer-D A seventh-grade class of advanced readers is reading the novel Moment Comes (2013) by Jennifer Bradbury, which is about the partition of India in 1947. During the novel unit, the teacher has the following learning objectives. Students will be able to evaluate how language contributes to meaning in a text. Students will be able to engage in a thematic analysis of a text. Students will understand how literature is relevant to society. During class, the teacher leads a discussion about the following passage from the novel. "I've seen cars plenty. I've stepped out of the way of them when they come inching up a crowded margh. I've gazed at the faces inside, wondering what it would be like to be wrapped up in so much glass and metal, to have people scurry out of your way, to move without moving. But being inside it is even better than I ever dreamed. The seat is warm and soft, like the bellies of the goats we kept when - Correct Answer-C A seventh-grade class of advanced readers is reading the novel Moment Comes (2013) by Jennifer Bradbury, which is about the partition of India in 1947. During the novel unit, the teacher has the following learning objectives. rushed outside. (7) To my surprise there were two puppies in the back seat wagging their tails in excitement. (8) My dad had kept his promise!" Which of the following sentences from the paragraph contains a misplaced modifier? A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. Sentence 4 - Correct Answer-B Which of the following concepts for a political advertisement illustrates the bandwagon technique being used to persuade people to vote for a certain candidate? A. A list of the regulations that the candidate has supported is shown scrolling on the screen while a voice-over describes the negative impact of each regulation B. A group of individuals are shown leaving their homes to join a crowd parading behind the political candidate, carrying a sign that states "Join us!" C. A family is shown eating at a dinner table and laughing while a voice-over describes the political candidate's support of family values D. A celebrity is shown speaking in favor of a political candidate at a local charity event, describing how the candidate has been a positive influence - Correct Answer-B The paragraph below was written by an eighth-grade student. Sentences are numbered sequentially within the paragraph. "(1) I was indeed going to get a puppy! (2) Having wanted one for so long, my house was completely ready for the arrival of a cocker spaniel we had found out about from the newspaper. (3) I stood at the door peering out anxiously waiting for a sign of my new four legged friend. (4) My father would certainly be home with the puppy soon. (5) Sure enough, after about fifteen minutes, I saw my dad pull into the driveway. (6) I rushed outside. (7) To my surprise there were two puppies in the back seat wagging their tails in excitement. (8) My dad had kept his promise!" Which of the following sentences reflects the appropriate comma placement in sentence 7? A. To my surprise there were two puppies, in the back seat, wagging their tails in excitement. B. To my surprise, there were two puppies in the back s - Correct Answer-D A teacher begins class by writing a discussion question on the board and having students write a short response to the question on a note card. The teacher then collects the note cards and redistributes them randomly. Each student, in turn, is asked to read the response on the card he or she receives and then talk about that response. A primary benefit of the discussion strategy is that students in the class... A. become the facilitators of the discussion. B. take ownership in creating the discussion topic. C. are encouraged to analyze other perspectives. D. incorporate research into their responses. - Correct Answer-C The paragraph below was written by an eighth-grade student. Sentences are numbered sequentially within the paragraph. "(1) I was indeed going to get a puppy! (2) Having wanted one for so long, my house was completely ready for the arrival of a cocker spaniel we had found out about from the newspaper. (3) I stood at the door peering out anxiously waiting for a sign of my new four legged friend. (4) My father would certainly be home with the puppy soon. (5) Sure enough, after about fifteen minutes, I saw my dad pull into the driveway. (6) I rushed outside. (7) To my surprise there were two puppies in the back seat wagging their tails in excitement. (8) My dad had kept his promise!" Which of the following sentences from the paragraph includes two words that a teacher can use to show how to apply hyphenation rules? A. Sentence 1 B. Sentence 2 C. Sentence 3 D. Sentence 4 - Correct Answer-C Which of the following teacher strategies is the most appropriate first step in helping students to prepare oral presentations? A. Sharing the guidelines that will be used to assess the presentation B. Teaching students to integrate technology into a presentation C. Providing a graphic organizer for students to use to plan the presentation D. Encouraging students to practice delivering a presentation - Correct Answer-A After students in a high school English class complete rough drafts of a persuasive essay, the teacher then has them work in pairs to improve flow. To best help students, the teacher should have them look for areas in each other's essays that exhibit... A. descriptive details. B. shifts between ideas. C. varied sentence structure. D. biased language. - Correct Answer-B A teacher compiles a blog entry that includes excerpts from a variety of news articles that demonstrate multiple opinions about a community issue. The teacher then asks students to read through the blog and write comments that respond directly to three of the statements made in the article excerpts. This activity best supports which of the following steps in the writing process? A. Prewriting B. Drafting C. Revising D. Editing - Correct Answer-A An English teacher starts each class by asking a question about the previous day's lesson or reading. The teacher gives students a few moments to think about the question and then asks one or two students to speak about the question for a few minutes. Throughout the course of the week, each student is asked to respond to a question. As students become more practiced at the strategy, which of the following is the best way to modify it to promote the most active engagement from students? A. Encouraging the weakest participants to observe the discussions, suggesting that they learn through listening B. Allowing the strongest participants to lead the discussions, ensuring that the content is clearly communicated C. Having students evaluate each other's responses during discussion, using a teacher- designed rubric D. Having students create the questions, choosing two each class period to use for the day's discussion - Correct Answer-D A teacher assigns small groups of students a series of open-ended questions to assist discussion about the novel they are reading in class. As the groups discuss, the teacher circulates around the room and observes students' oral communication skills. Which of the following behaviors indicates that a student possesses strong oral communication skills? A. Asking other group members questions that diverge from the original question B. Making comments that build on comments made by other group members C. Speaking more frequently than other group members during the discussion D. Asking other group members to explain their answers to ensure that each question is answered fully - Correct Answer-B A teacher has students read the following excerpt from the speech "I Have a Dream" (1963) by Martin Luther King, Jr. "I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice." The teacher can best use the excerpt to show how an image can be built through the layering of which of the following types of phrases? A. Infinitive B. Absolute C. Participial D. Appositive - Correct Answer-C Which of the following is the best reason for using a portfolio-based program for assessing student writing competencies? A. It offers an informal, criterion-referenced method of assessment. B. It provides a formal approach because it is characterized by a one-time look at the student's writing. C. It allows a teacher to compare competencies between students. D. It gives students a chance to reflect on their own progress by making comparisons to their previous work and abilities. - Correct Answer-D