Science of Reading Terms Quiz

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What is the primary focus of Response to Intervention (RTI)?

Enhancing vocabulary through word roots and prefixes

Providing standardized tests to evaluate reading skills

Assessing students solely at the end of the unit

Offering early intervention in academic and behavioral struggles (correct)

How does an open syllable function in terms of vowel sound?

It ends with a consonant to shorten the vowel sound

It typically produces a long vowel sound (correct)

It always combines with a closed syllable

It has no effect on the vowel sound length

Which assessment type evaluates student learning after instruction has concluded?

Summative Assessment (correct)

Formative Assessment

Interim Assessment

Diagnostic Assessment

What is the primary benefit of dialogic reading?

It encourages child participation through interaction Signup and view all the answers

What defines a closed syllable?

Ends with a consonant making the vowel sound short Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of syntax in language?

To define rules for word order and sentence structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes phoneme manipulation?

Recognizing and changing individual sounds in words Signup and view all the answers

What does text complexity refer to?

The inherent challenges in vocabulary and structure Signup and view all the answers

What describes the process of providing support to learners until they can perform independently?

Scaffolding Signup and view all the answers

Which teaching strategy involves a teacher reading aloud while engaging students in discussion?

Interactive Read-Aloud Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of summarization in reading?

To condense a text to its main points Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the words that appear most frequently in texts and are key for fluent reading?

High-Frequency Words Signup and view all the answers

What is the method that requires students to listen and respond thoughtfully to each other's ideas?

Accountable Talk Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the approach that combines various reading and writing strategies?

Balanced Literacy Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy involves reviewing headings and pictures to activate prior knowledge before reading?

Previewing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of context clues when reading a text?

To assist in inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of phonemic awareness?

Working with individual sounds in language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes orthographic mapping?

Connecting sounds to letters in memory Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'grapheme' refer to?

The smallest unit of writing representing a phoneme Signup and view all the answers

What does fluency entail in reading?

Reading a text smoothly and accurately Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly defines 'vocabulary'?

The collection of words a person knows and uses Signup and view all the answers

How is 'decoding' best described?

Translating written words into their spoken forms Signup and view all the answers

What does the alphabetic principle entail?

The idea that letters correspond to sounds in spoken language Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of text features in a document?

To enhance understanding through visual aids Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Science of Reading Terms

Phoneme: The smallest unit of sound in language that distinguishes meaning.
Grapheme: The smallest unit of writing representing a phoneme (e.g., a letter or letter combination).
Phonological Awareness: The ability to recognize and manipulate the sound structures of spoken language.
Phonemic Awareness: A subset of phonological awareness focused on individual sounds (phonemes).
Phonics: A method that emphasizes the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters/letter patterns.
Decoding: Converting written words into spoken sounds by identifying the sounds of their letters.
Encoding: Spelling words by translating sounds into letters.
Fluency: Reading smoothly, accurately, and with expression.
Comprehension: Understanding and interpreting the meaning of written text.
Vocabulary: The collection of words a person knows and uses, crucial for reading comprehension.
Orthographic Mapping: Connecting sounds to letters in memory to recognize words automatically.
Alphabetic Principle: The understanding that letters correspond to sounds in spoken language.
Morphology: The study of the structure and form of words (roots, prefixes, suffixes).
Sight Words: High-frequency words recognized instantly without decoding.
Rime: The vowel and any following consonants in a syllable.
Onset: The initial consonant sound in a syllable.
Syllable: A single unit of pronunciation containing a vowel sound.
Blend: Combining multiple sounds together to create one word or syllable.
Digraph: Two letters representing one sound (e.g., "ch" or "sh").
Diphthong: A complex vowel sound that glides from one vowel to another.
Retelling: Summarizing the main points and events of a text.
Text Features: Elements like headings and graphs that organize and clarify information.
Inference: A logical conclusion based on text evidence and prior knowledge.

Science of Reading Terms (continued)

Schema: Mental frameworks that help interpret information using background knowledge.
Scaffolding: Providing support until learners become independent.
Interactive Read-Aloud: Teacher reads aloud while engaging students.
Close Reading: Focused analysis of text for deeper meaning.
Reading Aloud: Reading text aloud to improve fluency and comprehension.
Accountable Talk: Encouraging thoughtful responses and discussion.
Summarization: Condensing text to main points.
Cross-Curricular Literacy: Integrating reading and writing across subjects.
Cloze Procedure: Assessment where words are removed from a text.
Background Knowledge: Prior knowledge influencing understanding.
Reading Fluency: Reading accurately, quickly, and with expression.
Phonological Processing: Using phonological awareness to process verbal and written language.
High-Frequency Words: Commonly found words essential for fluency.
Word Family: A group of words sharing a common pattern.
Emergent Literacy: Children's early understanding of print.
Balanced Literacy: Instructional approach combining reading and writing strategies.
Decodable Text: Texts using known phonics patterns.
Context Clues: Information within text to understand unfamiliar words.
Previewing: Reviewing text elements before reading.
Listening Comprehension: Understanding spoken language.
Phonetic Spellings: Spellings representing speech sounds.
Response to Intervention (RTI): Early intervention for academic and behavioural struggles.

Science of Reading Terms (continued)

Phoneme Manipulation: Recognizing and manipulating sounds in words.
Concepts of Print: Understanding how books work (directionality, features).
Open Syllable: Syllable ending in a vowel sound (usually long vowel).
Closed Syllable: Syllable ending in a consonant sound (typically short vowel).
Formative Assessment: Ongoing evaluation to improve instruction.
Summative Assessment: Evaluating student learning at the end of a unit.
Dialogic Reading: Interactive reading technique encouraging participation.
Syntax: Rules governing sentence structure in language.
Continuous Sounds: Speech sounds that can be prolonged.
Self-monitoring: Recognizing and correcting reading errors.
Stop Sounds: Consonant sounds produced by obstructing airflow.
Text Complexity: The challenges presented by a text (vocabulary, syntax).
Segmenting: Breaking words into individual sounds.
Blending: Combining sounds to form words.
Morphology: Study of word structure (prefixes, suffixes, roots).

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Test your knowledge on essential terms related to the science of reading. This quiz covers key concepts such as phonemes, graphemes, and phonics, which are pivotal for understanding how we learn to read and write. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of reading fundamentals!