Elements of Literacy

Identifying and manipulating words, syllables, onset, rime, and phonemes is phonemic awareness..

True

False

What is the goal of phonics instruction?

Students will understand word meaninggs

Students will read with accuracy and expression at an appropriate rate

Students will learn and use the alphabetic principle

Students will use context clues to analyze difficult words

In order to read with expression, a student must be able to

Break the texts into meaningful chunks

Clap out syllables

Find the beginning, middle, and end sounds

Spell

Fluency is a foundational skill that enhances a reader's ability to comprehend what they are reading.

True

False

Semantic gradients can be used to improve what literary component?

Phonemic Awareness

Vocabulary

Fluency

Phonics

Which is NOT a screening tool can be used to identify K-3 students at risk for reading problems?

DIBELS

Map Testing

Informal Reading Inventories

I-Ready

A student with dyslexia may have trouble in these areas. (Select all that apply)

Spelling

Working with individual sounds

Fluency

Comprehension

Frustration and anxiety during reading may be a sign of dyslexia.

True

False

What is NOT an appropriate accommodation for struggling readers?

Audiobooks

Extended Independent reading

Preferential Seating

Reading Partner

Reading intervention instruction should be explicit and systematic.

True

False

How can caregivers create a literacy rich home environment?

Take Trips to Library

Read Aloud

Repeated Reading

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