#1
Which of the following is a phonological awareness skill?
Blending sounds to form words
ExplanationCombining individual sounds to create complete words.
#2
What is the term used to describe the ability to understand that words are made up of individual sounds?
Phonemic awareness
ExplanationAwareness of individual sounds in words.
#3
What is the term for the smallest unit of sound in a language?
Phoneme
ExplanationThe basic unit of sound in speech.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Simple View of Reading?
Fluency
ExplanationFluency is not explicitly part of the Simple View of Reading.
#5
Which of the following is a common strategy for promoting vocabulary development in young readers?
Engaging in discussions about word meanings and usage
ExplanationTalking about word meanings and usage to enhance vocabulary.
#6
What is an example of an instructional strategy to improve reading fluency?
Repeated readings
ExplanationRepeating passages to enhance reading speed and accuracy.
#7
Which of the following best describes the 'whole language' approach to reading instruction?
Teaching reading through context and meaning
ExplanationTeaching reading by focusing on meaning within texts.
#8
What is the primary focus of explicit phonics instruction?
Teaching letter-sound relationships
ExplanationTeaching the connections between letters and their sounds.
#9
What does the term 'grapheme' refer to in the context of reading instruction?
The individual letters or letter combinations that represent phonemes
ExplanationWritten symbols representing sounds in language.
#10
Which instructional approach emphasizes the importance of teaching reading skills in the context of meaningful texts?
Whole language approach
ExplanationTeaching reading through meaningful texts.
#11
What does the Simple View of Reading propose?
Reading comprehension results from the interaction between decoding and language comprehension
ExplanationReading comprehension is the product of decoding and understanding language.
#12
Which reading approach emphasizes the importance of both phonics and meaning-based instruction?
Balanced literacy approach
ExplanationAn approach that integrates phonics and meaning-based instruction.
#13
According to research, what is one potential benefit of extensive reading for literacy development?
Increased fluency
ExplanationReading a lot can improve reading speed and accuracy.
#14
What is one potential consequence of poor reading fluency?
Limited vocabulary development
ExplanationDifficulty in reading smoothly can hinder vocabulary growth.
#15
What is the primary focus of vocabulary instruction?
Teaching students to understand and use words effectively
ExplanationDeveloping students' knowledge and use of words.