INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES

What is the alphabetic principle?

• the relationship between letters and spoken words

• the written alphabet

• none of the above

• spoken language

What is the written letter A considered as?

• morpheme

• phoneme

• naneme

• grapheme

When are phonics programs effective?

• all of the above

• include lots of opportunities for children to apply learning to reading and writing

• include a set of precise directions for teaching these relationships

• include a carefully selected set of letter-sound relationships organized into a logical sequence

When is phonics instruction most effective?

• all of the above

• anytime, as long as it is taught

• in primary grades

• in upper elementary grades

What is an example of systematic phonics instruction?

• teaching in a way that focuses on whole-word or meaning-based activities

• teaching a set of sight vocabulary words

• teaching a set of letter-sound relationships in a clearly defined sequence

• teaching letter-sound relationships only when letters appear in student reading materials

What do effective phonics programs provide students with opportunities to practice?

• read

• all of the above

• blend sounds to form words

• write

What is a teacher engaged in when explaining how to place words into categories based on their spelling patterns?

• vocabulary instruction

• comprehension instruction

• phonics instruction

• none of the above

Why is phonics instruction important?

• all of the above

• improve reading comprehension

• recognize unfamiliar words

• understand the relationship between letters and sounds

Which of the following is a component of a reading program?

• all of the above

• phonics instruction

• phonemic awareness instruction

• print awareness instruction

Should phonics be taught?

• should not be taught because it interferes with fluency

• should not be taught because English spellings are too irregular

• should be taught because it teaches a system for remembering how to read words

• should be taught because it is the most important component of a reading program