The Reading Components

How do vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension work together?

• A. They are separate skills that do not affect each other.

•               B. Strong fluency and vocabulary help students understand what they read.

• C. Only fluency matters for comprehension.

• D. Vocabulary is the only important skill.

What tool helps teachers find students who are at risk for reading problems?

• A. A math test

• B. Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)

• C. A personality test

• D. A science quiz

What is an early sign of Dyslexia?

• A. Trouble recognizing CVC words

• B. Difficulty with math problems

• C. Bad handwriting

• D. Shyness in class

A student reads smoothly but does not understand what they read. What could the problem be?

• A. Phonemic awareness

• B. Reading comprehension

• C. Decoding words

• D. Learning the alphabet

How can a teacher support a student with dyslexia?

• A.      Avoid giving them reading test.

• B.    Only give oral test.

• C. Give extra time and let them use audiobooks

• D . Teach them less then other students.

What are the three categories into which a student with a Specific Learning Disability in reading may be placed?

• Phonological deficit, vocabulary development, and text analysis

• Phonological deficit, fluency/naming speed, and language comprehension

• Comprehension skills, writing ability, and phonics

• Word recognition, spelling, and listening skills

What can help students who struggle with hearing sounds in words?

• A. Guessing words

• B. Learning phonics in a structured way

• C. Memorizing whole words

• D. Avoiding phonics lessons

what activity would help students who struggle with comprehending what they read?

• A. Using graphic organizers and talking about the text

• B. Reading alone silently

• C. Giving them shorter books

• D. Asking them to guess the meaning

good ways to build a strong reading environment at home?

• A. Reading aloud every day

• B. Only reading at school

• C. Audio books/ activities with books

• D. Using only digital reading tools

What is a good reading resource for parents to support their child's literacy development?

• A. Reading Rockets website

• B. online blog discussions

• C. Video games

• D. Only using school books