Spelling and Writing Connections Flashcards

A student writes 'becuz' for 'because.' This spelling reflects use of:

Answer: Letter-name strategy

Writing 'becuz' shows the student is using the names of letters (z = 'zee'/'z' sound) to represent sounds — a letter-name strategy.

Which of the following BEST supports the development of conventional spelling?

Answer: Explicit instruction in patterns followed by guided practice and application

Explicit pattern instruction followed by practice and application builds the orthographic knowledge needed for conventional spelling.

What does the term 'orthographic knowledge' mean in the context of spelling?

Answer: Understanding of how letters and letter patterns represent sounds in written language

Orthographic knowledge is the understanding of the writing system — including letter patterns, spelling rules, and the way sounds map to print.

Which of the following is an example of a derivational suffix that changes the grammatical category of a word?

Answer: -tion (education)

The suffix -tion changes a verb (educate) into a noun (education), making it a derivational suffix that changes grammatical category.

Sentence-level writing instruction that helps students combine ideas is called:

Answer: Sentence combining

Sentence combining instruction explicitly teaches students how to merge simple sentences into more complex, syntactically varied sentences.

Which evidence-based writing practice requires students to plan, draft, revise, and edit with teacher support?

Answer: Process writing with structured feedback at each stage

Process writing with structured feedback guides students through each stage (plan → draft → revise → edit), building writing skill with teacher support.