Foundations in the Science of Reading

What is decoding?

• The process of writing words on paper

• The process of recognizing printed words

• The process of understanding the meaning of a text

• The process of memorizing sight words

How does decoding differ between younger and older readers?

• Younger readers memorize sight words, while older readers focus on phonics and decoding

• Younger readers use orthographic mapping, while oder readers use phonemic awareness

• Younger readers focus on understanding the meaning of words, while older readers focus on recognizing different fonts

• Younger readers decode letter by letter, while older readers decode by syllable type

What is the focus of the Science of Reading?

• How students learn to read

• How to improve handwriting skills

• How to understand complex medical terms

• How to memorize a large number of words

What is the purpose of sight word instruction?

• To improve vocabulary and spelling skills

• To understand the meaning of complex words

• To learn how to decode words, letter by letter

• To develop accurate and effortless word recognition

What is the purpose of orthographic mapping?

• To anchor words into sight word memory for accurate recognition

• To understand the meaning of complex words

• To decode words letter by letter

• To identify different fonts and colors of words