#1
Which of the following is a characteristic of emergent literacy?
Recognition of letters and sounds
ExplanationRecognizing letters and their corresponding sounds is a key aspect of emergent literacy, which is the period before formal reading instruction begins.
#2
What is the main goal of early literacy intervention?
To accelerate reading proficiency
ExplanationThe main goal of early literacy intervention is to help children develop reading skills at a faster pace than they would without intervention.
#3
What is the primary focus of phonemic awareness?
Identifying individual sounds in spoken words
ExplanationPhonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
#4
What does the Simple View of Reading propose?
Reading comprehension is the product of decoding and listening comprehension
ExplanationThe Simple View of Reading proposes that reading comprehension is the product of two components: decoding (reading) and listening comprehension.
#5
What is the primary focus of the Whole Language approach to literacy instruction?
Promoting reading comprehension through exposure to whole texts
ExplanationThe Whole Language approach focuses on exposing students to whole texts and encouraging them to use context and their own experiences to understand the meaning of words and passages.
#6
What does phonological awareness refer to in language development?
Ability to recognize rhyming words
ExplanationPhonological awareness involves recognizing and manipulating the sounds of language, including identifying rhyming words.
#7
Which intervention approach focuses on teaching reading by associating sounds with letters or groups of letters?
Phonics instruction
ExplanationPhonics instruction teaches the relationship between sounds and the letters or letter groups that represent those sounds.
#8
What is a common strategy used in literacy intervention programs for struggling readers?
Repeated readings of texts
ExplanationRepeated readings of texts can help struggling readers improve their fluency and comprehension.
#9
What term describes the ability to understand that spoken words can be broken down into smaller units of sound?
Phonological awareness
ExplanationPhonological awareness is the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds of language, including understanding that words are made up of smaller units of sound.
#10
Which instructional strategy involves explicitly teaching students the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes?
Morphological instruction
ExplanationMorphological instruction focuses on teaching students the meanings of word parts, such as prefixes, roots, and suffixes, to help them understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.
#11
What is a characteristic of dyslexia?
Difficulty with phonemic awareness
ExplanationDyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.
#12
Which of the following is a component of the Simple View of Reading?
Listening comprehension
ExplanationThe Simple View of Reading posits that reading comprehension is the product of decoding (reading) and listening comprehension.
#13
According to the National Reading Panel, which component is essential for effective reading instruction?
All of the above
ExplanationThe National Reading Panel identified phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension as essential components of effective reading instruction.
#14
Which approach to literacy intervention emphasizes the importance of providing culturally relevant texts and experiences?
Socio-cultural approach
ExplanationThe socio-cultural approach to literacy intervention emphasizes the importance of using texts and experiences that are relevant and meaningful to students' cultural backgrounds.
#15
Which approach emphasizes the integration of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills?
Balanced literacy approach
ExplanationThe balanced literacy approach emphasizes the importance of integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in literacy instruction.
#16
Which approach to literacy intervention emphasizes the importance of authentic literacy experiences in real-world contexts?
Language experience approach
ExplanationThe language experience approach to literacy intervention uses students' own language and experiences as the basis for reading and writing activities.
#17
Which approach to literacy intervention emphasizes the importance of teaching reading in the context of students' cultural backgrounds?
Socio-cultural approach
ExplanationThe socio-cultural approach to literacy intervention emphasizes the importance of using students' cultural backgrounds as a basis for teaching reading and writing.