Alliteration
Repetition of the initial phoneme in connected text.
Affix
A general term that refers to prefixes and
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Analogy
Comparing two sets of words to show some common similarity between the sets. Example: cat is to kitten as dog is to puppy.
Bloom's Taxonomy
A system for categorizing levels of abstraction of questions that commonly occur in educational settings.
E.S.A.A.C.K
Evaluation, synthesis, analysis, application, comprehension, knowledge
Chunking
A decoding strategy for breaking words into manageable parts. Ex yes/ter/day
Coarticulation
While saying one sound, the lips, tongue etc are starting to form the sound to follow. This is called:
Cognates
Words that are related to each other by virtue of being derived from a common origin. Ex 'decisive' and 'decision'
Consonant Blend
Two consonants and two sounds are a: (example: /bl/ in block; /str/ in string)
Consonant Digraph
Two consecutive consonants that represent one sound. Example: /ch/, /sh/
Continuous Sounds
Sounds that can be held for several seconds without distortion. Ex: /m/, /s/
Derivational Affix
A prefix or suffix added to a root or base word to form another word. (Example: un- in unhappy or -ness in likeness
Dipthong
A vowel produced by the tongue shifting position during articulation. Ex: ow, oy, ou, oi
Digraphs
A group of two consecutive letters whose phonetic value is a single sound (example: /ch/ in chat, /ng/ in sing
Empirical Research
Refers to scientifically based research that applies rigorous systematic, and objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge.
Etymology
The origin and history of a word is called:
Explicit Instruction
This type of instruction involves direct explanation. The actions of the teacher are very clear and it is clear what the students are to do and learn.
Expository Text
Informational text that tends to be more difficult for students than narrative text because of the long, difficult, and unknown words or word parts.
Expressive Language
Language that is spoken
The five components of reading
Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Floss Rule
Words of one syllable ending in "f" "l" or "s"
Fluency
The ability to read quickly, accurately, and with proper expression.
Fluency Probe
An assessment for measuring fluency.
Frayer Model
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