WGU-C909: Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions Already Graded A

WGU-C909: Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions Already Graded A 15. Phonological Component (Oral Language Dev.-Stages of Development): -Involves the rules for combining sounds. -We are not aware of our knowledge of these rules, but our ability to understand and pronounce English words demonstrates that we do know a vast number of rules. 19. Stages of Reading Development (Stages of Development): -Early Emergent Readers (Levels aa-C) -Emergent Readers (D-J) -Early Fluent Readers (K-P) -Fluent Readers (Q-Z2) 20. Emergent Readers (D-J) (Stages of Development): -Readers at this stage have developed an understanding of the alphabet, phonological awareness, and early phonics. -They have command of a significant number of high-frequency words. -Emergent readers are developing a much better grasp of comprehension strategies and word-attack skills. -They can recognize different types of text, particularly fiction and nonfiction, and recognize that reading has a variety of purposes. 21. Stages of Writing Development (Stages of Development): -Scribbling/Drawing -Letter-Like Forms & Shapes -Letters -Letters & Spaces -Conventional Writing & Spelling 22. Conventional Writing & Spelling (Stages of Development): -Children spell most words correctly, with a reliance on phonics knowledge to spell longer words. -Writers use punctuation marks correctly and use capital and lower case letters in the correct places. -Writing for different purposes becomes more important. -Handwriting becomes easier, as does the spelling of a majority of words. 23. Gradual Release of Responsibility (Strategies for Literacy Development): -A teaching approach which incorporates scaffolding so that responsibility for the content is gradually shifted from teacher to student. 24. Various Strategies for Vocabulary Development (Strategies for Literacy Development): (1.) Integration—connecting new vocabulary to prior knowledge (2.) Repetition—encountering/using the word/concept many times (3.) Meaningful use—multiple opportunities to use new words in reading, writing and soon discussion. 26. Reading Workshop Components (Balanced Literacy Framework): (1.) shared reading (2.) guided reading (3.) independent reading 27. Shared Reading (Balanced Literacy Framework): -During shared reading, teachers provide explicit comprehension and instruction. -Reading A-Z's collection of projectable Big Books supports developmentally appropriate skills, such as concepts of print, as well as reinforces specific reading skills and strategies. -Using an enlarged text that all children can see, the teachers involve