Author Question: What are the main disadvantages of decodable texts? A) They are too easy, repetitious, and ... (Read 97 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

What are the main disadvantages of decodable texts?

A) They are too easy, repetitious, and predictable.
B) They generally overwhelm students with phonics, complicated blends, and compound sounds.
C) They may lack natural flow and use words that incorporate phonics but are unusual or difficult.
D) They tend to overemphasize picture clues and neglect language cues.

Question 2

According to Adams, which of the following seems to be the most important prerequisite for learning conventional reading and writing?

A) knowledge of sentence structure
B) phonemic awareness & letter knowledge
C) ability to form both capital and lowercase letters
D) understanding of the major uses of print