RICA SUBTEST 1

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What is phonemic awareness?

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Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. It is a critical skill for developing reading and spelling abilities.

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CCSS.RF.1.2B

CCSS.RF.1.2C

CCSS.RF.1.2D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What instructional strategies can help improve phonemic awareness in students?

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Effective strategies include practicing alliteration, rhyming, blending, and segmentation.

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How can categorizing words by common features improve spelling?

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Categorizing words by common features (e.g., suffixes or roots) helps students recognize patterns in spelling, making it easier to remember and apply them in writing.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the significance of systematic instruction in phonemic and word analysis skills?

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Systematic instruction enhances students' reading and spelling accuracy and automaticity, which are essential for literacy development.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the main purpose of using big books in early literacy instruction?

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The main purpose is to promote understanding that words and print have meaning, helping children connect spoken language with written text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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How does recognizing sounds in names promote reading development?

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This activity helps students understand that spoken words are made up of sounds, which is a foundational skill for reading.

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CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

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What is the role of sight words in reading instruction?

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Sight words are commonly used words that students are encouraged to recognize instantly without having to sound them out, aiding in reading fluency.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the difference between phonemic awareness and phonological awareness?

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Phonological awareness is a broader skill that includes recognizing and manipulating larger units of sound, such as syllables and onsets, while phonemic awareness focuses specifically on individual phonemes.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

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Why is blending important in phonics instruction?

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Blending is the ability to combine individual sounds to form words, which is crucial for decoding and reading new words.

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CCSS.RF.1.2B

CCSS.RF.1.2C

CCSS.RF.1.2D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

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What is segmentation in the context of phonemic awareness?

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Segmentation is the ability to break a word down into its individual sounds, which helps with spelling and reading.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A