Assessing Literacy Instruction

Which stakeholders are necessary for sustaining high-quality literacy instruction?

Knowledgeable administrators, informed instructional leaders, and collaborative teams

What is needed to support literacy instruction according to the text?

Collaborative teams and district guidance

What is necessary for growth in literacy outcomes for students?

Educator preparation and state policy

What is the science of reading?

The convergence of evidence in literacy instruction Signup and view all the answers

What does the simple view of reading model state?

Reading comprehension is the product of decoding and language comprehension Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for educators to look for a convergence of evidence in research?

To consume research meaningfully Signup and view all the answers

Which skill focuses on recognizing and manipulating the sounds within words?

Phonological awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to teach letter sounds and sound-spelling patterns?

Explicitly and systematically Signup and view all the answers

What is the central goal of developing fluency in reading?

Automatic word recognition and fluent expression Signup and view all the answers

Which teaching approach should be used to teach decoding skills systematically in a science-of-reading classroom?

Sequential phonics instruction Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus of a dedicated portion of the literacy block in a science-of-reading classroom?

Phonics instruction Signup and view all the answers

What type of practice should follow the teaching of silent E skills in a science-of-reading classroom?

Engaging word work Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for teaching comprehension in a classroom?

Using rich, complex text for all students Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested method for developing fluency in reading?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus of conversations about the text in a classroom?

Language, structure, and deepened understanding Signup and view all the answers

Assessing Literacy Instruction

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