Phonemic Awareness
What is phonemic blending?
The ability to combine individual phonemes to form words
Define "Tier Two vocabulary."
Words that are high frequency for mature language users and are often found in written texts.
What is a think-aloud?
A strategy where the teacher verbalizes their thought process while reading to model comprehension.
What is fluency in reading?
The ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with proper expression.
What is formative assessment?
Ongoing assessments used to monitor student learning and adjust instruction.
What is an example of a phoneme?
The sounds /b/ /a/ /t/ in the word bat
What are morphological elements?
The smallest units of meaning in a language, including roots and affixes.
What is the purpose of summarizing?
To distill the main ideas of a text into a concise format for better understanding.
How do you measure reading fluency?
By assessing words read per minute and comprehension of the text.
How do you use assessment data to inform instruction?
By analyzing results to identify areas of need and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
Why is phonemic awareness important?
It is crucial for developing reading and spelling skills
How do you teach vocabulary in context?
By using texts that illustrate the word's meaning in a relevant situation.
Describe a strategy for improving comprehension.
Using questioning techniques to engage students with the text.
Describe the importance of expression in reading.
It enhances understanding and engagement with the text.
What is the purpose of running records?
To assess a student's reading level and fluency.
How do you assess phonemic awareness?
through activities like segmenting and blending sounds
What is the role of background knowledge in vocabulary?
It helps students connect new words to what they already know, enhancing understanding.
How can graphic organizers aid comprehension?
They help visually structure information, making connections clearer.
What are some strategies to improve fluency?
Repeated readings, choral reading, and using poetry for practice.
Describe how to assess vocabulary knowledge.
Through both oral and written assessments that gauge understanding and usage.
List 3 strategies for teaching phonemic awareness
-rhyming games
-sound manipulation activities
-using visual aids
Explain the importance of academic vocabulary.
It is essential for success in academic settings, allowing for better comprehension and expression.
What are the characteristics of effective questioning?
Questions that promote higher-order thinking and require evidence from the text.
Explain the relationship between fluency and comprehension.
Fluent readers can focus on meaning rather than decoding each word, improving comprehension.
Explain the significance of using norm-referenced assessments.
They compare a student's performance to that of a larger group to identify relative strengths and weaknesses.