Reading Readiness

Many children (and adults), regardless of intelligence, require direct, systematic instruction in one or more of the following: phonemic awareness, the alphabetic code/phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

• True

• False

Below are some skills that would signify that a child is ready to read. EXCEPT ONE.

• Visual Discrimination

• Scribbling

• Recognition of letters in the alphabet

• Phonemic Awareness

A good reading strategy for determining an unknown word is to look at the first letter of the word, say the sound, and think of a word that begins with that same sound that might make sense in the sentence.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a key component of reading readiness?

• Phonemic awareness

• Mathematical skills

• Artistic ability

• Physical fitness

Reading readiness involves understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. This is known as:

• Phonemic awareness

• Numerical awareness

• Artistic expression

• Physical coordination

Which skill is NOT typically associated with reading readiness?

• Recognizing letters

• Understanding letter sounds

• Counting numbers

• Listening to stories

True or False: Reading readiness includes the ability to recognize and name all the letters of the alphabet.

• True

• False

Which of the following activities can help develop reading readiness in children?

• Playing with letter blocks

• Solving math puzzles

• Drawing pictures

• Running races

What is an important sign of reading readiness in children?

• Ability to recite the alphabet

• Ability to solve complex math problems

• Ability to draw detailed pictures

• Ability to run fast

True or False: Reading readiness is only about recognizing letters and sounds.

• True

• False