Question

A paraprofessional is helping a small group of students read a short text. The students come across a word in the text that none of them recognizes. What should the paraprofessional *not* do to help the students navigate this unfamiliar word?

Accepted Answer

Define the word for them and encourage them to continue reading.

Answer

Ask the students if there is anything familiar looking about the word that might help them determine its meaning.

Answer

Help the students look for context clues that might aid in understanding.

Answer

Recruit a volunteer to look the word up and explain its meaning to the group.

Question 24 - Reading Practice Test for the ParaPro Assessment