Academic Language Therapy Flashcards
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Which principle underlies the use of simultaneous multisensory instruction in academic language therapy?
Answer: Engaging visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways strengthens memory traces
Simultaneous multisensory instruction reinforces neural connections by engaging multiple sensory pathways at once, improving retention for all learners.
A CALT is designing a scope and sequence for phonics instruction. Which skill should be introduced LAST?
Answer: Multisyllabic words with Latin and Greek roots
Multisyllabic words with Latin and Greek roots represent advanced morphological knowledge introduced after basic phonics patterns are mastered.
When conducting a reading fluency assessment, which measure provides the most direct indicator of automaticity?
Answer: Words correct per minute (WCPM)
Words correct per minute directly measures the speed and accuracy that characterize automatic word recognition, the hallmark of reading fluency.
A student consistently reads 'was' as 'saw' and 'on' as 'no.' This pattern most likely reflects difficulty with:
Answer: Directionality and visual processing
Reversals of whole words indicate directionality confusion, a visual processing pattern common in early or struggling readers.
Which type of knowledge does a student apply when recognizing that 'unhappy,' 'unkind,' and 'untrue' all share the same prefix meaning?
Answer: Morphological awareness
Recognizing shared prefix meaning across words is an application of morphological awareness, the understanding of meaningful word parts.
In Orton-Gillingham based instruction, the term 'phonogram' refers to:
Answer: A letter or letter combination that represents a sound
A phonogram is a letter or combination of letters that represents a single sound, such as 'ck' representing /k/.
Which syllable type is present in the word 'pine'?
Answer: Magic-e (VCe) syllable
The word 'pine' follows the vowel-consonant-silent-e pattern, making it a magic-e (VCe) syllable where the vowel says its long sound.