Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Practice Exam

How should reading and writing be made relevant in the classroom?

1. By using outdated texts

2. By aligning them with everyday life

3. By focusing solely on examination skills

4. By promoting competitive reading

The correct answer is: By aligning them with everyday life

Making reading and writing relevant in the classroom involves connecting these skills to students' everyday lives. When educators align reading materials and writing assignments with real-life experiences, interests, and current events, students are more likely to engage with the content and understand its importance. This connection fosters motivation, enhances comprehension, and encourages students to see reading and writing as essential tools for self-expression and communication in their daily activities. For instance, incorporating texts that reflect students’ backgrounds, cultures, or interests, as well as assignments that require them to write about their personal experiences, can make literacy experiences more meaningful. This relevance not only builds students’ skills but also helps them develop critical thinking and lifelong learning habits.