Phonics

Phonics instruction:

• should not be taught because English spellings are too irregular

• should not be taught because it interferes with fluency

• should be taught because it teaches a system for remembering how to read words

• should be taught because it is the most important component of a reading program

The alphabetic principle is understanding:

• the relationship between letters and spoken words

• the written alphabet

• spoken language

• the sound of alphabets

The written letter A is a

• morpheme

• grapheme

• phoneme

• naneme

Phonics programs are effective when they:

• include a carefully selected set of letter-sound relationships organized into a logical sequence

• include a set of precise directions for teaching these relationships

• include lots of opportunities for children to apply learning to reading and writing

• all of the above

Which is an example of systematic phonics instruction?

• teaching in a way that focuses on whole-word or meaning-based activities

• teaching a set of sight vocabulary words

• teaching a set of letter-sound relationships in a clearly defined sequence

• teaching letter-sound relationships only when letters appear in student reading materials

Effective phonics programs provide students with opportunities to practice applying their knowledge about phonics as they

• read

• write

• blend sounds to form words

• all of the above

A teacher who is explaining how to place a set of words into categories based on their spelling patterns is engaged in:

• vocabulary instruction

• phonemic awareness instruction

• phonics instruction

• comprehension instruction

Phonics instruction is important because it helps students to:

• understand the relationship between letters and sounds

• recognize unfamiliar words

• improve reading comprehension

• all of the above

Which of the following is a component of a reading program?

• phonemic awareness instruction

• phonics instruction

• print awareness instruction

• all of the above

Phonics instruction is most effective when it is taught:

• in primary grades

• in upper elementary grades

• anytime, as long as it is taught

• all of the above