What is literacy?
Define literacy
The ability to read, write and communicate.
What is the visuospatial sketchpad responsible for?
storing visual information
Name 5 genres of literature
Fantasy, Western, Content-Area, Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, etc.
What is a story based lesson?
It is a structured method for teaching literature by having interactive read alouds.
What is the recognition of individual sounds in words?
Phoneme isolation
What are emergent literacy skills?
the skills needed to learn to read/understanding the conventions, the purpose, and the functions of print, as well as phonological awareness
What are the three reading development theories?
(1) the phonological loop model (PLM), (2) psycholinguistic grain-size theory, and (3) the lexical restructuring model (LRM)
Why has teaching literacy been neglected for SWD?
Health and medical care can be more important than academics.
During a read aloud, the teacher focuses on what three things?
Theme
Vocabulary
Events in the story
What is breaking a word apart into individual phonemes?
Phoneme segmentation
At what stage do emergent literacy skills develop?
Pre-reading stage/prior to entering school
What does LRM and PLM stand for?
LRM- lexical restructuring model
PLM- phonological loop model
Give three examples of adaptations in technology
Enlarging text
Adding animation
Creating interactive books
In what subjects can an interactive read aloud take place?
ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies
What approach to teaching phonics is most effective?
Systematic and Explicit phonics instruction
What are the 5 core skills students need to learn to read?
(1) phonemic awareness, (2) vocabulary, (3) comprehension, (4) phonics, and (5) fluency
Which reading developmental theory uses visuospatial sketchpad and episodic buffer?
Phonological Loop Model
Why can nontraditional approaches be necessary in teaching literacy to SWD?
Communication and physical barriers can limit access to literacy.
What is the purpose of an initial read?
to increase comprehension and vocabulary
What are two examples of non-systematic approaches to phonics instruction?
Whole word programs
Sight Word programs
What are two key outcomes for literacy instruction?
Enhancing quality through shared literature and increasing independent readers
Using pictures and words in functional and meaningful ways were effective strategies for teaching what?
Comprehension
What is an example of an adaptation of a physical book in the classroom?
Taking the book apart and laminating the pages of the book. Placing the laminated sheets into a binder. Velcro tabs or popsicle sticks are between pages to help turn them.
Interactive read-aloud have shown efficacy in teaching what 3 skills?
Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Generalizing reading skills
What are three examples of systematic approaches to phonics instruction?
Synthetic Phonics
Analytic Phonics
Analogy Phonics