Phonics and Reading Comprehension
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What is the relationship between phonics and word recognition?

Phonics is the method used for decoding written words by understanding the relationship between letters and sounds, which is essential for word recognition.

Define phonemic awareness and provide an example.

Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, segment, and manipulate individual phonemes in speech; for example, recognizing that the word 'cat' consists of the sounds /k/, /æ/, and /t/.

What are sight words, and why are they important?

Sight words are words that cannot be easily decoded and are recognized at sight; they are important for improving reading fluency.

Explain the term 'logogram' and give an example.

<p>A logogram is a written character that represents a word or phrase; an example is the Chinese character '山' which means 'mountain'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between phonemes and allophones?

<p>Phonemes are the smallest individual speech sounds, while allophones are slight variations of a phoneme that do not change the meaning of a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are consonants and how do they differ from vowels?

<p>Consonants are sounds produced with some impediment to airflow, while vowels (a, e, i, o, u) are produced with an open vocal tract.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the progression in children's phonological development.

<p>Children’s phonological development progresses through awareness of syllables, initial sounds, rimes within syllables, and phonemes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of starting phonics instruction with familiar words?

<p>Starting phonics instruction with familiar words, such as a child's name, makes it more relatable and easier for them to grasp letter-sound relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain what blends are in the context of phonics.

<p>Blends are combinations of two or three letters sounds that can still be distinctly identified, like 'str' in 'string'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of a phonics lesson according to the suggested routine?

<p>A phonics lesson should include setting a goal, reviewing learned letters, teaching a new letter and sound, and practicing reading and spelling using the new letters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do fluent readers differ from beginner readers in their reading process?

<p>Fluent readers process information more efficiently during fixations and utilize cueing systems to predict text, while beginner readers process less information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three cueing systems involved in reading comprehension?

<p>The three cueing systems are graphophonic (code breaking), syntactic (structure), and semantic (meaning).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do saccades play in the reading process?

<p>Saccades are quick movements of the eyes between fixations, allowing readers to efficiently navigate text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do oral discussions benefit ELL students in their writing abilities?

<p>Oral discussions build concept knowledge for writing and develop oral language skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do dual-language books play in supporting ELL students?

<p>Dual-language books help students compare their first and second languages, aiding in cross-language transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to provide visual support for ELL students?

<p>Creating a bilingual dictionary offers written visual support for ELLs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are academic vocabulary activities important for ELL students?

<p>They help students compare and contrast word parts, enhancing their understanding of language structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of repeated readings for ELL students?

<p>Repeated readings improve reading fluency and confidence in language skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can storytelling impact literacy development in students with diverse backgrounds?

<p>Storytelling allows students to share their heritage, promoting engagement and personal connection to literacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a morpheme, and can you provide an example?

<p>A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit in a word, such as 'dog' in 'dogs'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method can teachers use to assist ELL students in the writing process?

<p>Teachers can provide sentence frames or organizers to guide students in their writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a bound base from a free base?

<p>A bound base cannot stand alone as a word, like 'inject', while a free base can, like 'rereading'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage do children begin to identify letters of the alphabet and their corresponding sounds?

<p>During the Emergent Stage of Reading, which occurs between ages 3-7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do story arts benefit Indigenous students in their educational experiences?

<p>Story arts combine visual, print, and speech to represent cultural, educational, and spiritual experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two key skills that early readers develop to gain meaning from print?

<p>Early readers develop sight words and begin to self-monitor and self-correct their reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a transitional reader differ from an emergent reader?

<p>A transitional reader becomes fluent and reads with expression, while an emergent reader focuses primarily on pictures and sounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do cueing systems play in reading fluency?

<p>Cueing systems provide information sources that help readers decode and comprehend text more fluently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of a fluent reader?

<p>A fluent reader effectively uses a variety of strategies to comprehend complex text structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cognitive skills are developed during the Early Stages of Reading?

<p>Children develop attention to meaning cues and the ability to discuss what they read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'semiotics' play in understanding visual language?

<p>Semiotics is the study of signs that focuses on patterns of communication, helping us understand how visual elements convey meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does metonymy differ from synecdoche in visual representation?

<p>Metonymy uses an attribute of a thing to represent the thing itself, while synecdoche uses a part to represent the whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'visual syntax' in interpreting images?

<p>Visual syntax refers to the arrangement of elements in an image, guiding the viewer's eye and shaping their understanding of the visual narrative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can 'lines' in an image express complex concepts?

<p>Lines can represent barriers, connections, and relationships, conveying emotions and themes within the visual context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the concept of 'causality' be represented within visual storytelling?

<p>Causality in visual storytelling shows the relationship between events, illustrating how one element leads to another, impacting the viewer's understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'visual literacy' entail in the context of language arts?

<p>Visual literacy involves the ability to interpret and make meaning from visual communications, enhancing comprehension and analysis skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding 'space' important in visual representation?

<p>Space in visual representation conveys concepts like freedom and emptiness, influencing how the viewer perceives the message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do symbols serve in visual communication?

<p>Symbols are visual objects that represent particular meanings through common acceptance and cultural coding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of environmental print in early literacy development?

<p>Environmental print helps children recognize and understand how literacy is used in their community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of shared reading with a child?

<p>Key components include discussing the book's cover and illustrations, reading at a suitable pace, and allowing time for comments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does dramatic play contribute to literacy development in children?

<p>Dramatic play enhances comprehension by allowing children to re-enact stories and internalize narrative structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What early writing strategies do young children employ?

<p>Young children's early writing involves drawing and scribbling as forms of expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of read-aloud sessions?

<p>The main goal is to model fluent reading and foster a love for stories and literature in children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is parental involvement crucial during the elementary school years?

<p>Parental support in reading and oral language interactions enhances children's literacy development and learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 'decodable texts' used for in literacy instruction?

<p>Decodable texts are designed for students to practice phonics skills and improve word recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do think-alouds benefit the reading process?

<p>Think-alouds make a reader's thought processes visible, helping others understand comprehension strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'flow' refer to in the context of reading?

<p>In reading, 'flow' refers to the state of being fully engaged and immersed in a reading task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the critical components of 'process writing'?

<p>Process writing includes generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, and sharing the written work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'running records' in literacy assessment?

<p>Running records provide a systematic way to assess students' reading and identify areas for improvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the '6+1 Traits of Writing.'

<p>The 6+1 Traits of Writing are Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does modeling instruction differ from guided writing?

<p>Modeling instruction involves the teacher demonstrating while guided writing focuses on student practice after a mini-lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'critical literacy' involve?

<p>Critical literacy examines texts for implicit and explicit signs about intentions and attitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Morpheme

The smallest meaningful unit in a word.

Prefix

A morpheme that comes before the base word.

Suffix

A morpheme that comes after the base word.

Emergent Reader (Stage)

Early childhood readers (ages 3-7) who focus on pictures and visual cues while developing basic print awareness, rhyme, and phonemic awareness.

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Early Reader (Stage)

Middle childhood readers (ages 6-9) who focus on decoding and use strategies like predicting, using context and prior knowledge to understand text and develop sight words.

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Transitional Reader (Stage)

Early adolescent readers (ages 9-12) who read fluently with expression while increasing sight word vocabulary and using various strategies to comprehend complex texts.

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Fluent Reader (Stage)

Readers (ages 9-14) who use various strategies effectively to comprehend complex texts with ease.

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Reading Process

The process of constructing meaning from text that involves many practices simultaneously, focusing on social and cultural context to create meaning from text.

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Word recognition

The ability to read words, either by sounding them out or knowing them instantly.

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Phonics

The connection between letters and sounds in words.

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Phonemic awareness

The ability to hear individual sounds in words.

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Sight words

Words that are recognized quickly, without sounding them out.

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Diagraph

Two or more letters that make one sound.

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Consonants

Sounds produced with some obstruction of breath or voice.

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Environmental Sounds

Sounds made by objects, animals, and weather.

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Phonics Instruction

Teaching letter-sound relationships, starting with the basics and common sounds.

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Blends

Combining two or three letters where each sound is clearly audible.

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Onset and Rime

Dividing words into parts before and after a vowel to help reading and spelling.

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Phonological Development

The process of becoming aware of sounds and patterns in spoken language.

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Comprehension

Understanding the meaning of written or spoken text.

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Cueing Systems (reading)

Using different clues (code-breaking, sentence structure, word meaning) to understand text.

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Visual Language

The idea that images and words work together to create meaning, not independently.

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Viewing

Making meaning out of visual communications, requiring understanding of visual language.

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Metonymy

A figure of speech using an attribute to represent a whole. Example: 'The crown' for 'the king.'

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Synecdoche

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole. Example: 'Wheels' for 'car.'

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Symbol

A visual object representing a meaning through common acceptance and cultural understanding.

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Semiotics

The study of signs and how they communicate, focusing on patterns of meaning.

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Background

The context, landscape, or environment surrounding an image, providing expectations.

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Dual Language Books

Books written in two languages, supporting comparisons and language transfer for ELLs.

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Bilingual Dictionary

A dictionary including both English and the learner's native language, providing visual support for ELLs.

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Academic Vocabulary Activities

Activities that focus on deeper understanding of words, such as comparing and contrasting word parts, supporting ELLs.

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Repeated Readings

Reading the same text multiple times to build fluency, a strategy for ELLs.

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Reading While Listening

Reading along with an audio recording, supporting fluency for ELLs.

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Story Gathering

Collecting stories that reflect family heritage, fostering cultural inclusion and literacy.

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Sentence Frames

Sentence starters provided for students to complete, aiding in writing for ELLs.

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Story Arts

Multimodal storytelling combining visuals, print, and speech, reflecting Indigenous culture and experiences.

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Environmental Print

Print found in everyday environments, like logos, signs, and labels.

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Public Print

Print that is publicly displayed and accessible to everyone.

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Dramatic Play

Pretend play where children act out roles and scenarios using their imaginations.

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Early Writing

A child's first attempts at writing, often using drawing and scribbling.

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Onset

The initial consonant sound(s) in a word.

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Rime

The vowel and remaining consonants in a word.

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Shared Reading

A collaborative approach where teachers and students read a text together, focusing on decoding and comprehension.

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Modeled Reading

Teachers read aloud, demonstrating strategies and fluent reading.

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Guided Reading

Small groups of students read a text with teacher support, focusing on specific skills and strategies.

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Independent Reading

Students read a text independently, selecting books at their reading level.

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Reading Fluency

The ability to read accurately, quickly, and with expression.

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Reading Comprehension

The ability to understand and interpret what is read.

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Portfolio Assessment

A collection of student work that demonstrates their learning and progress over time.

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Diagnostic Assessment

An assessment given at the beginning of instruction to identify students' strengths and weaknesses.

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Formative Assessment

Ongoing assessments that provide feedback to teachers and students to guide instruction and learning.

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Study Notes

Language Terms

  • Phoneme: The smallest unit of sound in spoken language.
  • Phonics: The relationship between letters and the sounds they represent.
  • Phonological awareness: Reflecting on the sound structure of spoken language.
  • Phonemic awareness: Identifying individual sounds.
  • Simple View of Reading: Reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and language comprehension. Both impact reading comprehension.
  • Decoding: Translating words from print to speech.
  • Encoding: Translating a word from speech to print.
  • Grapheme: A letter or letter combination representing a single phoneme.
  • Morphology: The study of internal word structure (prefixes, suffixes, bases).
  • Prefix: Appears before the word root.
  • Suffix: Appears after the word root.
  • Base: The root word.
  • Bound base: Cannot stand alone.
  • Free base: Can stand alone.
  • Morpheme: The smallest meaningful unit in a word.

Chapter 1: A Balanced View of Reading

  • Reading: The process of constructing meaning from text.
  • Process of Literate Thinking: Bringing meaning to text from social and cultural contexts.
  • Dynamic Process: Involves multiple practices happening simultaneously.

4 Stages of Readers

  • Emergent Stage (Ages 3-7): Exploring print, focusing on pictures, identifying letters and sounds.

Cueing Systems

  • Semantic Cues: Knowledge of meanings, topics, and vocabulary.
  • Syntactic Cues: Understanding of language structure
  • Graphophonic Cues: Knowledge about the sounds of the language.
  • Visual/pictorial Cues: Information from images.

Teaching Reading (Approaches)

  • Top-Down Approach: Focuses on meaning and prior knowledge of the reader.
  • Bottom-Up Approach: Focuses on decoding and word recognition.
  • Balanced View: Incorporates both approaches, emphasizing meaning and the understanding

Zone of Proximal Development (Vygotsky)

  • Supports good learning, especially in social interaction and adult guidance.

Six Language Arts

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Viewing
  • Visually representing

Oral Language

  • Oral Language (Oracity): The process of listening and speaking.
  • Expressive Oral Language: Ability to express ideas.
  • Receptive Oral Language: Ability to receive and respond to verbal messages.
  • Phonology: The study of sounds in language (phonemes).
  • Morphology: The study of word structure (morphemes).
  • Syntax: The study of sentence structure (grammar).
  • Pragmatics: The study of how language is used in context (e.g., turn-taking, greetings).

Word Recognition; Phonics, Phonemes, and Phonemic Awareness

  • Word Recognition: The ability to decode or recognize words in written text.
  • Phonics: The relationship between letters and sounds in words.
  • Phonemes: The smallest units of sound in spoken language.
  • Phonemic Awareness: The ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words.

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