Tyler Used His Knowledge of Phonics to Determine the Word

question 12

Short Answer

Tyler used his knowledge of phonics to determine the word what. He used the short /a/ sound for the vowel, and the word he formed did not sound exactly like what. Instead, Tyler's pronunciation rhymed with the word cat. However, he was able to infer the correct word what from his approximation. Chen, an English-language learner, was not able to make these types of approximations. Explain why ELLs may have more difficulty obtaining an approximate pronunciation for words that do not follow regular generalization rules.

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Definitions:

Socialization Tactics

The manner in which organizations structure the early work experiences of newcomers and individuals who are in transition from one role to another.

Cross-race Mentoring Relationships

Mentorship pairings where the mentor and the mentee are of different racial backgrounds, which can offer diverse perspectives and experiences.

Psychosocial Function

Relates to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Role Modelling

The process by which individuals influence others by exemplifying behaviors, attitudes, or skills that can be emulated.