Reading Instruction Flashcards
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Which of the following BEST characterizes systematic phonics instruction?
Answer: Introducing phonics patterns in a planned, sequential order from simple to complex
Systematic phonics instruction follows a deliberate, carefully sequenced scope and sequence, moving from simple to more complex phonics patterns.
A student can accurately decode nonsense words like 'vope' and 'mish.' This PRIMARILY demonstrates the student's ability to:
Answer: Apply grapheme-phoneme correspondences to decode unfamiliar words
Successfully decoding nonsense words shows the student is applying phonics knowledge rather than relying on memorized whole-word recognition.
A teacher uses semantic mapping to build vocabulary. The PRIMARY benefit of this strategy is that it:
Answer: Connects new words to related concepts and prior knowledge
Semantic maps build rich word knowledge by visually connecting new vocabulary to related concepts, synonyms, examples, and prior knowledge.
When a student self-corrects a miscue without prompting, a teacher should PRIMARILY:
Answer: Record the self-correction as a positive reading behavior
Self-corrections indicate the student is actively monitoring comprehension and using meaning-making strategies, which should be noted as a positive behavior on the running record.
Which is the MOST appropriate first step when a teacher suspects a student may have a reading disability?
Answer: Implement and document targeted, evidence-based interventions within the general education setting
Best practice and RTI/MTSS frameworks call for implementing evidence-based interventions and collecting data before initiating a special education referral.
A student reads the sentence 'The scientist examined the specimen' and stops at 'specimen.' Which strategy should the teacher prompt FIRST according to a code-focused approach?
Answer: Cover the ending and decode the base of the word
A code-focused approach prioritizes using phonics strategies such as identifying the base word and affixes before relying on context or picture clues.
Which of the following statements about reading comprehension strategy instruction is MOST supported by research?
Answer: Explicitly teaching a small set of strategies through modeling and guided practice improves comprehension
Research supports explicitly teaching a small repertoire of strategies (e.g., summarizing, questioning, predicting) through direct instruction and guided practice for lasting comprehension gains.