Phonics Session 4 Insights

Why is it important to have a designated meeting area for phonics and word study?

• To ensure students have a place to play

• To provide a space for physical activities

• To create a routine and structure for learning

• To separate students by their abilities

What should be included in the designated area to support a print-rich environment?

• Alphabet linking charts and word walls

• Musical instruments

• Art supplies

• Sports equipment

How many minutes are allocated for shared reading in the ELA block?

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What is the purpose of integrating phonics with guided reading?

• To focus only on writing skills

• To make the lesson longer

• To help students apply phonics in reading

• To reduce the number of lessons

What are the two types of assessments mentioned for phonics and word study?

• Diagnostic and continuous

• Formative and summative

• Interval and continuous

• Summative and diagnostic

Why is it important to gather information on how students use letters and sounds in reading and writing?

• To create more tests

• To reduce the number of lessons

• To focus only on their speaking skills

• To understand their application skills

What additional information can be gathered by noting more than just check marks in assessments?

• Student's attendance record

• Student's handwriting quality

• Detailed understanding of student errors

• Student's favorite subjects

What does the teacher observe in the running record assessment?

• Student's drawing skills

• Student's behavior in class

• Student's ability to apply letters, sounds, and words in reading

• Student's physical fitness

What should teachers do if students are stuck and unable to apply letters and sounds?

• Reduce the number of lessons

• Ignore the issue

• Give them more homework

• Find out why and how to help them

What is the final step suggested for effective implementation of the learning?

• Skip the reflection

• Ask students to teach

• Reflect on the learning and plan the first step

• Ignore the learning