RICA Part 2

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Phonics

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The sounds that letters make and the letters that are used to represent sounds.

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Cueing System

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The various sources of information that may aid identification of words unrecognized at first glance.

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Nonsense Syllable

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CVC arrangements that do not correspond to words.

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Fluency

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The quick, clear written or spoken expression of speech.

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High Frequency Words

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Words most often used in the English language.

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Decoding

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The ability to apply knowledge of letter-sound relationships to correctly pronounce written words.

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Phonemic Awareness

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The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.

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Vocabulary Development

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The process of teaching and learning the meanings of words and phrases.

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Comprehension Strategies

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Techniques used to enhance understanding of text, such as summarizing and questioning.

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Reading Fluency

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The ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with proper expression.