1. What does “literacy across the curriculum” primarily mean?
A. Teaching reading only in language classes
B. Integrating literacy skills into all subject areas
C. Limiting literacy to English language lessons
D. Focusing solely on writing skills
B. Integrating literacy skills into all subjet areas
2. Which of the following is an example of literacy across the curriculum?
A. Solving math problems only with numbers
B. Writing a science report using proper vocabulary
C. Reading only novels in literature class
D. Memorizing spelling lists without context
B. Writing a science report using proper vocabulary
3. Which skill is NOT directly part of literacy across the curriculum?
A. Listening
B. Speaking
C. Dancing
D. Reading
C. Dancing
4. Why is literacy across the curriculum important?
A. It improves subject-specific communication skills
B. It reduces the need for lesson planning
C. It replaces subject knowledge
D. It focuses only on grammar rules
A. It improves subject-specific communication skills
5. Which principle supports literacy across the curriculum?
A. Teaching skills in isolation
B. Using subject-specific vocabulary
C. Avoiding written assessments
D. Ignoring student diversity
B. Using subject-specific vocabulary
6. What is a common misconception about literacy across the curriculum?
A. It applies only to English teachers
B. It is important for academic success
C. It can be taught in every subject
D. It supports cross-disciplinary learning
A. It applies only to English teachers
7. Which literacy skill helps learners summarise key ideas?
A. Listening
B. Reading
C. Drawing
D. Memorizing
B. Reading
8. Which literacy activity focuses on oral interaction?
A. Writing a letter
B. Listening to instructions
C. Reading a textbook
D. Solving a puzzle
B. Listening to instructions
9. Which is an example of subject-specific vocabulary?
A. Photosynthesis in Science
B. And in English
C. Very in any language
D. The in grammar
A. Photosynthesis in Science
10. What is meant by “language register”?
A. The list of students in a class
B. The level of formality in language use
C. A book for recording library books
D. The order of vocabulary in a dictionary
B. The level of formality in language use
11. Which is an example of formal language register?
A. Hey, what’s up?
B. Could you kindly submit your report by Monday?
C. Wanna grab lunch?
D. This is cool!
B. Could you kindly submit your report by Monday?
12. One key benefit of using the correct language register is:
A. Avoiding subject content
B. Maintaining clarity and appropriateness
C. Reducing vocabulary
D. Speaking faster
B. Maintaining clarity and appropriateness
13. Which is a way to apply literacy across the curriculum?
A. Ignoring spelling in science work
B. Writing history essays with accurate terms
C. Using slang in formal debates
D. Skipping reading activities in math
B. Writing history essays with accurate terms
14. What is a challenge to implementing literacy across the curriculum?
A. Teachers’ lack of subject knowledge
B. Limited awareness of literacy integration
C. Students using correct terms
D. Availability of textbooks
B. Limited awareness of literacy integration
15. Which is a strategy for addressing challenges to literacy integration?
A. Avoid professional development
B. Provide training for teachers
C. Reduce collaboration
D. Ignore students’ needs
B. Provide training for teachers
16. In listening and speaking activities, learners should:
A. Memorize facts without discussion
B. Engage in group discussions and explain their ideas
C. Avoid questioning
D. Focus only on writing
B. Engage in group discussions and explain their ideas
17. Using reading in literacy across the curriculum helps learners:
A. Avoid making notes
B. Locate and summarise information
C. Skip difficult words
D. Focus only on pictures
B. Locate and summarise information
18. Writing in subject areas should involve:
A. Random vocabulary
B. Organising ideas logically
C. Avoiding technical terms
D. Ignoring sentence structure
B. Organising ideas logically
19. Which of the following is a principle of cross-curricular literacy?
A. Equal access for all learners
B. Limiting activities to high achievers
C. Using only oral work
D. Ignoring diversity
A. Equal access for all learners
20. Which teaching method promotes literacy across the curriculum?
A. Concept mapping
B. Avoiding group work
C. Only lecturing
D. Ignoring feedback
A. Concept mapping
21. Which NTS standard emphasises knowledge of the curriculum?
A. NTS 3e
B. NTS 2b
C. NTS 3m
D. NTS 3f
B. NTS 2b
22. Which NTS code focuses on identifying and correcting misconceptions?
A. NTS 3b
B. NTS 3m
C. NTS 3i
D. NTS 3j
B. NTS 3m
23. What does NTS 3j emphasise?
A. Producing and using teaching resources
B. Memorising lessons
C. Avoiding ICT use
D. Skipping practicals
A. Producing and using teaching resources
24. Which skill is NOT part of content literacy?
A. Reading
B. Speaking
C. Listening
D. Jumping
D. Jumping
25. Which is an example of integrating literacy in mathematics?
A. Explaining problem-solving steps in writing
B. Drawing pictures without explanation
C. Copying questions without solving
D. Avoiding mathematical vocabulary
A. Explaining problem-solving steps in writing
26. A lesson plan that integrates literacy should:
A. Use unrelated vocabulary
B. Include reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities
C. Avoid assessment
D. Focus only on one skill
B. Include reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities
27. One purpose of reviewing the literacy manual is to:
A. Identify outdated practices
B. Reduce lesson planning
C. Skip curriculum topics
D. Avoid collaboration
A. Identify outdated practices
28. Which is a formal writing activity in science?
A. Lab report
B. Texting a friend about science
C. Drawing a cartoon
D. Making jokes in class
A. Lab report
29. Which approach promotes inclusivity?
A. Ignoring learners with special needs
B. Adapting lessons for diverse learners
C. Using only one teaching strategy
D. Teaching only the fastest learners
B. Adapting lessons for diverse learners
30. Which is a cross-curricular literacy activity in social studies?
A. Reading maps and writing descriptions
B. Playing unrelated games
C. Watching unrelated videos
D. Avoiding written tasks
A. Reading maps and writing descriptions
31. Which strategy improves vocabulary learning?
A. Using word charts in class
B. Avoiding visual aids
C. Ignoring new words
D. Using only oral instruction
A. Using word charts in class
32. In reading activities, summarising helps students:
A. Forget details
B. Focus on key points
C. Avoid comprehension
D. Memorise without understanding
B. Focus on key points
33. What is one benefit of integrating literacy in all subjects?
A. Students communicate better in academic contexts
B. Teachers work less
C. Subjects become unrelated
D. Reduces need for resources
A. Students communicate better in academic contexts
34. Which is a way to develop language register?
A. Practising formal and informal expressions
B. Avoiding interaction
C. Using slang in all contexts
D. Speaking only one way
A. Practising formal and informal expressions
35. Which of these is part of subject-specific literacy at word level?
A. Technical terms
B. Sentence structure
C. Paragraph organisation
D. Summary writing
A. Technical terms
36. Which teaching approach uses peers to check lesson plans?
A. Peer review
B. Teacher lecture
C. Dictation
D. Silent reading
A. Peer review
37. Which is a principle of assessing cross-curricular literacy?
A. Using varied methods
B. Relying on one test type
C. Avoiding oral activities
D. Ignoring learner feedback
A. Using varied methods
38. A challenge in applying literacy across the curriculum is:
A. Teacher training gaps
B. Availability of examples
C. Student participation
D. Access to textbooks
A. Teacher training gaps
39. Addressing misconceptions requires:
A. Clear explanation with examples
B. Avoiding questions
C. Skipping difficult topics
D. Memorising without context
A. Clear explanation with examples
40. Which is a correct example of integrating listening in lessons?
A. Following oral instructions in practical work
B. Ignoring oral tasks
C. Reading silently only
D. Copying from the board
A. Following oral instructions in practical work
41. Which reading skill supports technical vocabulary learning?
A. Skimming
B. Note-taking
C. Silent reading
D. Storytelling
B. Note-taking
42. Which is a writing skill for literacy across the curriculum?
A. Organising ideas logically
B. Avoiding correct spelling
C. Writing without structure
D. Ignoring punctuation
A. Organising ideas logically
43. Which NTS standard is about carrying out small-scale action research?
A. NTS 3b
B. NTS 3e
C. NTS 3f
D. NTS 3i
A. NTS 3b
44. Which teaching method encourages critical thinking?
A. Debates
B. Memorisation
C. Copying notes
D. Rote repetition
A. Debates
45. Which is an example of active literacy?
A. Engaging in reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks
B. Memorising lists silently
C. Copying definitions only
D. Avoiding communication activities
A. Engaging in reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks
46. Using literacy across the curriculum helps students:
A. Apply knowledge in real-world contexts
B. Avoid subject content
C. Work only in groups
D. Skip assessments
A. Apply knowledge in real-world contexts
47. Which is a misconception of cross-curricular literacy?
A. It can be used in all subjects
B. It applies only to language subjects
C. It supports academic success
D. It improves communication
B. It applies only to language subjects
48. Which learning activity encourages teamwork?
A. Group discussion
B. Silent reading
C. Copying from board
D. Listening alone
A. Group discussion
49. In lesson planning, integrating literacy means:
A. Linking literacy skills to subject content
B. Avoiding writing tasks
C. Using only oral questions
D. Ignoring reading tasks
A. Linking literacy skills to subject content
50. Which literacy skill supports summarising diagrams?
A. Writing
B. Listening
C. Speaking
D. Dancing
A. Writing
51. Which is a content-specific reading task in science?
A. Reading experiment procedures
B. Reading a novel
C. Reading jokes
D. Reading fairy tales
A. Reading experiment procedures
52. Which skill involves choosing appropriate words for context?
A. Language register
B. Memorisation
C. Storytelling
D. Copying
A. Language register
53. Which teaching approach uses technology to enhance literacy?
A. Using videos for vocabulary learning
B. Avoiding ICT tools
C. Using chalk only
D. Skipping audio materials
A. Using videos for vocabulary learning
54. Which is part of the reflective journal task?
A. Writing about challenges and solutions in literacy application
B. Avoiding critical thinking
C. Skipping analysis
D. Listing topics only
A. Writing about challenges and solutions in literacy application
55. Which principle ensures equal access in literacy teaching?
A. Inclusivity
B. Exclusivity
C. Competition
D. Silence
A. Inclusivity
56. Which is an example of note-making?
A. Writing key points from a textbook
B. Copying everything word-for-word
C. Writing unrelated ideas
D. Avoiding summaries
A. Writing key points from a textbook
57. Which approach combines literacy skills in a lesson?
A. Integrated teaching
B. Isolated skill teaching
C. Subject-only focus
D. Avoiding writing tasks
A. Integrated teaching
58. Which is a suitable assessment for speaking skills?
A. Oral presentation
B. Multiple-choice quiz only
C. Silent reading
D. Written test only
A. Oral presentation
59. Which activity develops formal writing skills?
A. Report writing
B. Text messaging
C. Doodling
D. Jokes writing
A. Report writing
60. Which is a benefit of group work in literacy teaching?
A. Sharing ideas and improving understanding
B. Avoiding participation
C. Reducing interaction
D. Limiting creativity
A. Sharing ideas and improving understanding
61. Which vocabulary is specific to mathematics?
A. Denominator
B. Character
C. Photosynthesis
D. Paragraph
A. Denominator
62. Which teaching strategy uses diagrams to organise ideas?
A. Concept mapping
B. Dictation
C. Silent reading
D. Storytelling
A. Concept mapping
63. Which is a reason for lesson plan peer review?
A. To improve quality through feedback
B. To avoid collaboration
C. To reduce lesson detail
D. To skip corrections
A. To improve quality through feedback
64. Which is an example of integrating literacy in ICT lessons?
A. Writing a step-by-step guide for a project
B. Avoiding documentation
C. Using only oral explanations
D. Skipping written work
A. Writing a step-by-step guide for a project
65. Which is a benefit of teaching subject-specific vocabulary?
A. Improves understanding of content
B. Increases confusion
C. Reduces communication
D. Limits comprehension
A. Improves understanding of content
66. Which listening activity helps in science experiments?
A. Listening to safety instructions
B. Listening to music only
C. Avoiding verbal guidance
D. Ignoring instructions
A. Listening to safety instructions
67. Which is a cross-curricular literacy challenge in large classes?
A. Managing individual needs
B. Access to chalk
C. Having enough walls
D. Wearing uniforms
A. Managing individual needs
68. Which is a correct way to develop speaking skills?
A. Debating on subject topics
B. Avoiding oral tasks
C. Reading silently only
D. Writing only
A. Debating on subject topics
69. Which is a method of teaching literacy inclusively?
A. Differentiating tasks for learners
B. Using one method for all
C. Avoiding special needs learners
D. Limiting group work
A. Differentiating tasks for learners
70. What is the first step in integrating literacy into a lesson?
A. Identifying relevant literacy skills for the subject
B. Writing only the topic
C. Avoiding assessment
D. Ignoring vocabulary
A. Identifying relevant literacy skills for the subject
Essay Questions
- Identify three common misconceptions about literacy across the curriculum and suggest practical strategies for addressing them.
- Define literacy across the curriculum and illustrate your definition with subject-specific examples.
- Discuss challenges teachers face when applying literacy across the curriculum.
- Explain five principles and practices of literacy across the curriculum.
- Define language register and discuss five importance in subject-specific teaching and learning.
- Discuss 5 importance of literacy across the curriculum..
- Design 40 minutes lesson plan that demonstrates how literacy can be integrated across two or more curriculum areas, ensuring inclusion and diversity.
- Explain Five Ways ICT Can Be Integrated in Literacy Across the Curriculum
- Discuss 5 ways literacy can be integrated into mathematics lessons
- Define Literacy Across the curriculum
- Describe five (5) ways to motivate learners to actively participate in literacy activities across subjects.
- Explain the importance of vocabulary development in cross-curricular literacy and suggest practical approaches for teaching it.
- Discuss five (5) benefits of collaborative teaching for literacy across the curriculum.
Midsem Questions
1a. Falsity of Literacy Across the Curriculum cuts across all the levels of education. As a student teacher, explain what this falsity means. (4 marks)
1b. State and explain four (4) importance of literacy Across the Curriculum. (8 marks)
1c. Discuss four (4) challenges faced in teaching Science vocabulary in the application of literacy Across the Curriculum in the classroom. (8 marks)
2a. Briefly explain the term language literacy. (4 marks)
2b. List and explain four (4) tenets of literacy Across the Curriculum. (16 marks)
State and explain five (5) benefits of cross-curricular instruction. (20 marks)
4a. Literacy Across the Curriculum is widely viewed as a sole responsibility of the English language teacher. Discuss five (5) reasons why you agree or disagree to this statement. (20 marks)
