SoR Brief 2: Spring 2025 Block 25

What does the term "Science of Reading" primarily refer to?

• A single instructional program

• A diverse body of interdisciplinary research

• A specific teaching strategy

• A curriculum for early childhood education

Which of the following disciplines contribute to the Science of Reading?

• Sociology

• Neuroscience

• Speech and language pathology

• All of the above

Which of the following is a myth about the Science of Reading?

• It reflects over 50 years of interdisciplinary research.

• It focuses only on teaching skills in isolation.

• It emphasizes both phonics and reading comprehension.

• It integrates culturally responsive teaching principles.

What is the ultimate goal of literacy instruction according to the Science of Reading?

• Teaching isolated phonics skills

• Developing higher-order thinking and knowledge-building skills

• Focusing exclusively on decoding strategies

• Memorizing vocabulary words

Which of the following is true about early literacy instruction?

• It focuses only on phonics in the primary grades.

• It integrates phonics, oral language, and comprehension instruction.

• It excludes word decoding to focus on comprehension.

• It separates "learning to read" from "reading to learn."

What is one misconception about the Science of Reading and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education?

• They are distinct and separate approaches.

• They can inform efforts to promote literacy for all.

• They are essential for inclusive curriculum design.

• They emphasize both rigor and inclusivity.

Which of the following statements aligns with the Science of Reading?

• Students should only practice phonics in isolation.

• Students need both foundational skills and comprehension instruction.

• Literacy instruction should focus exclusively on oral language.

• Decoding is the only skill needed for effective literacy.

What is the relationship between “learning to read” and “reading to learn”?

• They are two distinct developmental stages.

• They are mutually exclusive processes.

• Effective literacy instruction cultivates both simultaneously.

• "Learning to read" must be completed before "reading to learn" begins.

The Science of Reading reflects research of education, linguistics and psychology.

• True

• False

Effective pedagogical approaches match goals and target skills with the appropriate instructional strategies.

• True

• False