Reading Strategies for Teaching Beginning Readers

What does "chunking" mean in reading strategies?

• Reading in a quiet voice

• Breaking words into smaller parts

• Skipping difficult words

• Writing words in large print

What is the purpose of "echo reading"?

• To encourage students to read silently

• To help students repeat words and improve fluency

• To test students on spelling

• To make students read faster

What does "shared reading" involve?

• The whole class reading a passage together out loud

• Students reading quietly in groups

• Teachers reading to the class without student participation

• Only advanced students reading aloud

What are "CNC words"?

• Words with two vowels

• Three-letter words that begin and end with a consonant

• Words with only vowel sounds

• Long, complex words

What does "word wall" refer to?

• A book with difficult words

• A classroom area displaying words for students to see

• A tool used for silent reading

• A wall covered in student artwork

Why should words on a word wall be in "large print"?

• To decorate the classroom

• So students can read them easily

• So teachers can write on them

• To make them look more interesting

What is "pointing to each word" during reading meant to do?

• Help students follow along

• Make reading slower

• Test spelling skills

• Confuse students

The word "concepts" in "This will help students become more comfortable with new words and concepts." means:

• New letters

• Ideas or meanings

• Sounds of words

• Handwriting techniques

If a student is "struggling" with reading, they are:

• Finding it easy

• Having difficulty

• Reading quickly

• Memorizing words easily

What does "reading strategies" mean?

• Techniques to help students improve reading skills

• Writing long sentences

• Learning a new language

• Guessing words