Structured Literacy Quiz

Children will eventually learn to read if given enough time (i.e. late bloomer theory) and if students are presented with rich, authentic texts.

• True

• False

Good beginning readers use meaning, visual and semantic cues to figure out words, and good readers make many mistakes as they read authentic texts.

• True

• False

Science of reading-aligned practice emphasizes phonics only.

• True

• False

Science of reading research and aligned instructional practice does not include English language learners or multi-lingual students.

• True

• False

Science of reading-aligned practice kills the love and joy of reading.

• True

• False

Science of reading is a program.

• True

• False

What is the primary goal of structured literacy instruction?

• To teach students to read as quickly as possible

• To focus on comprehension strategies only

• To provide explicit, systematic instruction in decoding, spelling, comprehension, and writing

• To emphasize independent reading without teacher support

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of structured literacy?

• A focus on all components of the reading rope

• A flexible approach to instruction based only on student interests

• Explicit teaching of language structure

• Instruction that progresses from simple to complex concepts

Which of the following is a key component of structured literacy?

• Focusing solely on reading comprehension

• Using random, unstructured activities to keep students engaged

• Teaching sound-symbol relationships in a systematic and explicit way

• Allowing students to pick their own reading materials based on interest alone

In structured literacy, which of the following is emphasized to help struggling readers?

• Reading as much as possible in a short amount of time

• Allowing students to read independently without much guidance

• Focusing only on high-interest texts and stories

• Providing ample opportunities for practice with targeted skills