Discussion Questions 1 paragraph Each What is the importance of learners’ developing their phonological awareness? What can be used to encourage learners’ attention to the sounds of spoken language?

 

How do word recognition, phonemic awareness, and print concepts relate to fluency? What is the importance of scaffolding in teaching these concepts and in what general order should they be taught?

 

Contextual word recognition is often taught through the method of filling in the blanks on a worksheet. Brainstorm 2-3 other ways this analysis can also be taught, providing an example of each. Also indicate whether the method is best used as an independent activity, a group activity, or if either would work.

 

How do you think reading fluency and comprehension ability might affect the social and emotional well-being and development of a child who is learning in a typical American classroom setting?

 

Assignment one Watch the video Word Study and Fluency. http://www.learner.org/workshops/readingk2/session3/wtv1.html

In this video segment, Dr. Paratore presents and discusses the research-based principles of effective word study instruction.

After viewing the video, review your notes and answer these questions in a 500-750-word paper:

1. What are the major concepts of beginning word study?
2. What are the elements of phonemic awareness?
3. What are the components of phonics?

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is not required.

 

Assignment two In an essay of 750–1,000-words, describe three areas that current research on reading indicates are critical to building a young student’s capacity to comprehend what he or she reads. Use the academic language associated with each theory when describing it.

Next, identify five recommendations from “Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade” that address the three critical areas you described. Explain how the recommendations address the critical areas.

Finally, describe how you might incorporate those recommendations into your future teaching practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is/is not required.