Key Concepts in the Science of Reading

What does "The Science of Reading" encompass?

• Only phonics instruction.

• Everything scientifically known about reading, including teaching methods.

• Primarily reading comprehension strategies.

• Historical approaches to literacy education.

Besides phonics, which of the following is a key component of the Science of Reading that must be taught to children learning to read?

• Memorization techniques

• Morphology

• Speed reading

• Creative writing

Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of literacy mentioned in the context of reading instruction?

• Phonemic Awareness

• Fluency

• Grammar

• Comprehension

What was the primary purpose of the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach when it was first developed?

• To teach advanced literary analysis.

• To help struggling readers, particularly those with dyslexia.

• To standardize reading instruction across all grade levels.

• To promote whole language learning.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach?

• Incidental

• Unstructured

• Systematic

• Non-cumulative

What does "Structured Literacy" primarily refer to?

• Programs focused solely on reading aloud.

• Evidence-based programs and approaches aligned with IDA standards.

• Curricula that emphasize guessing words from pictures.

• Methods that avoid explicit phonics instruction.

What is a key principle of Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) regarding word recognition?

• It encourages guessing words from context.

• It relies heavily on memorizing sight words.

• It emphasizes blending sounds to decode words, with no guessing.

• It prioritizes reading speed over accuracy.

Why is Balanced Literacy or Whole Language instruction often ineffective for children with dyslexia?

• It overemphasizes phonics, leading to burnout.

• It does not provide enough explicit and intensive phonics instruction.

• It focuses too much on individual word recognition rather than comprehension.

• It is primarily designed for advanced readers.