Reading Development and Support

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What are the two main stages of reading development in school?

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Learning to read (grades K–3) and Reading to learn (grade 4 and up).

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What is the definition of content literacy skills?

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The ability to use reading and writing to acquire new content.

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What law requires that students with print disabilities be provided with accessible instructional materials?

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

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What are two benefits of electronic text (e-text) for students with reading disabilities?

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1) It can be visually adjusted (font size, spacing), and 2) it can be read aloud by text-to-speech software.

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Name two popular scan/read systems that assist students with reading disabilities.

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Kurzweil 3000 and WYNN.

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What are some examples of low-tech adaptations to support reading?

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Highlighter pens, sticky notes, and book holders.

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What is Bookshare, and how does it help students with reading disabilities?

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Bookshare is an online library that provides accessible books with features like text highlighting, text-to-speech, and Braille formats.

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What are the five essential areas of reading instruction identified by the National Reading Panel?

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1) Phonemic awareness, 2) Phonics, 3) Fluency, 4) Comprehension, and 5) Vocabulary.

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What is an example of a digital reading tool for students with disabilities?

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Voice Dream Reader, which reads text aloud and provides visual highlighting.

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What is an adapted book, and why is it useful?

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Adapted books include features like picture symbols, simplified text, and audio support to aid comprehension for students with disabilities.