Chapter 15 - Program 22

Question 1

a literate adult has the minimum of what grade level?

Answer 1

8

Question 2

an illiterate adult has the maximum of what grade level?

Answer 2

7

Question 3

how many different letter codes are there?

Answer 3

44

Question 4

formal instruction in spelling should be introduced at what grade?

Answer 4

2-3

Question 5

what are the 2 groups of people who have difficulty learning to read?

Answer 5

1. 30%- inadequate opportunity (can’t afford it, have parents who can read)
2. 2-3%- reading disability (difficulty in hearing the sounds in words that are spoken)

Question 6

what are some limitations for children to read?

Answer 6

1. financial resources
2. expertise
3. children’s background

Question 7

parents play an important role: (4)

Answer 7

1. they should read to their child everyday
2. read and write themselves and make sure child is watching so they know it is important and valued
3. help them along the way- to learning sounds and how to break them down (rhyming words)
4. help your child come to see themselves as competent readers