Kindergarten Fluency

What shape is this?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

• I
• A
• O
• U

Which of the following is a true statement?

• phonics involves looking at the sounds letters make in spoken words

• phonics involves looking at the relationship between letters and sounds in written form

• phonics involves looking at how print works

• phonics involves looking at the difference between consonants and vowels

Effective phonics instruction may improve:

• fluency

• word recognition

• spelling

• all of the above

The best way to teach letter-sound relationships is to:

• use an "I do", "We do", "You do" teaching method

• provide ample practice to all students

• continue to practice one set of skills until all students achieve mastery

• all of the above

Teaching students that the letters ph represent the /f/ sound is an example of what type of instruction?

• whole language

• vocabulary

• phonics

• all of the above

Phonics instruction is most effective when it begins in:

 

• preschool or pre-kindergarten

• kindergarten or first grade

• second or third grade

• none of the above

Which of the following is a key component of kindergarten fluency?

• A) Recognizing letters

• B) Understanding complex sentences

• C) Writing essays

• D) Analyzing literature

What is an example of a simple sentence suitable for kindergarten fluency practice?

• A) The cat sleeps.

• B) The cat, which was very tired, decided to sleep on the mat.

• C) Although the cat was tired, it stayed awake.

• D) The cat, tired and sleepy, found a cozy spot.

Which word is a sight word commonly taught in kindergarten?

• A) Because

• B) And

• C) Elephant

• D) Nevertheless