Foundations of Reading Instruction Flashcards
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Which of the following is the best definition of 'phonological awareness'?
Answer: The awareness of and ability to manipulate the sound structure of spoken language
Phonological awareness is a broad oral language skill involving sensitivity to and manipulation of sounds in spoken words, including rhymes, syllables, and phonemes.
A student decodes unfamiliar words accurately but reads very slowly. According to Scarborough's Reading Rope, which strand most needs strengthening?
Answer: Word recognition automaticity
Scarborough's Reading Rope shows that accurate but slow decoding indicates word recognition lacks automaticity, which is a key component of that strand.
Which type of vocabulary instruction is MOST effective for long-term word learning?
Answer: Multiple exposures through discussion, reading, and writing across contexts
Research consistently shows that multiple, varied exposures to words in meaningful contexts lead to deeper and more durable word learning.
When a student self-corrects a miscue that disrupts meaning, this behavior demonstrates:
Answer: Active comprehension monitoring
Self-correcting meaning-disrupting errors shows the student is monitoring whether the text makes sense, which is a metacognitive comprehension strategy.
What is the purpose of teaching students to use text features such as headings, captions, and bold words?
Answer: To support navigation and comprehension of informational text
Text features in informational texts help readers preview content, locate information, and understand the organization and key ideas of the text.
A reading specialist recommends 'word sorting' activities in which students categorize words by spelling pattern. This activity primarily develops:
Answer: Orthographic and phonics pattern knowledge
Word sorting requires students to analyze and categorize words by their sound and spelling patterns, directly building orthographic and phonics knowledge.
Which of the following describes a 'closed syllable'?
Answer: A syllable ending in one or more consonants, producing a short vowel sound
A closed syllable ends in a consonant, which 'closes' the syllable and typically results in a short vowel sound (e.g., 'cat', 'in', 'lem-on').