Structured Literacy Flashcard

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What is the primary focus of Structured Literacy?

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Explicit and systematic teaching of foundational reading skills

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Structured Literacy? Explicit instruction, Diagnostic teaching, Whole-language immersion, Multisensory engagement

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Whole-language immersion

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What does "phonemic awareness" refer to?

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Recognizing and manipulating the sounds in spoken words

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Structured Literacy is effective for all students but, essential for students with: Advanced reading skills, Dyslexia and other reading difficulties, High IQ scores, Fluent handwriting skills

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Dyslexia and other reading difficulties

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What does "systematic instruction" mean in Structured Literacy?

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Teaching concepts in a logical sequence from simple to complex

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Which of the following is a multisensory activity used in Structured Literacy? Silent reading, Highlighting important text, Writing letters in sand while saying their sounds aloud, Group discussions

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Writing letters in sand while saying their sounds aloud

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What role does "decoding" play in Structured Literacy?

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It involves translating written letters into their corresponding sounds.

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Why is explicit instruction important in Structured Literacy?

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It clearly teaches skills that some students may not pick up on their own.

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What is "orthographic mapping"?

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The mental process of connecting sounds in words to their written forms

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Which of the following aligns with Structured Literacy practices?
Emphasizing learning through independent discovery,
Using systematic, cumulative, and explicit teaching methods,
Teaching through immersion in text-rich environments only,
Encouraging guessing words based on pictures

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Using systematic, cumulative, and explicit teaching methods