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Glossary
alphabet knowledge
Alphabet knowledge is the knowledge of letter names and sounds. The alphabetic principle refers
to the idea that there is a systematic relationship between letters and groups of
letters representing
the sounds of spoken words.
decodable text
Decodable text refers to text or books that contain words reflecting grapheme-phoneme
correspondences and morphological patterns that have been explicitly and systematically taught to
early readers. Decodable texts are used in early reading instruction to practice phonics skills.
differentiated instruction
Differentiated instruction is effective instruction that shapes each student’s
learning experience in
response to the student’s particular learning strengths and interests.
digraph
A digraph is a combination of two letters representing one sound, for example: consonant
diagraphs: ph, sh, ch, etc., and vowel digraphs: ar, ea, ir, er, oa, ue, etc.
explicit instruction
Explicit instruction is
an approach to provide clear, direct, purposeful teaching of specific
knowledge, skills, and strategies. It provides learning opportunities
for structured learning, clear
direction, and specified processes. It requires teachers to:
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Explain the skill and knowledge
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Frequently model the use of skills
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Verbalize thought processes, including
steps of learning skills, strategies or processes.
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Provide opportunities for students to practice using strategies and apply knowledge and
skills
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Mentor and monitor student practice
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Provide timely descriptive feedback based on on-going assessment data
to guide student
practice until they can apply their knowledge and skills independently.
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