The Autonomous Approach to Literacy Assumes That Once You Master

question 26

Multiple Choice

The autonomous approach to literacy assumes that once you master the technology of reading, you should be able to

• A)decode the meaning of any piece of writing unambiguously.
• B)decode a piece of writing in context only.
• C)discover alternate meanings in a piece of writing.
• D)read additional background into a piece of writing.

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Definitions:

Generation X

The demographic cohort following the baby boomers, typically defined as individuals born between the mid-1960s and early 1980s.

Tweens

Young individuals, typically between the ages of 10 and 12, who are in the transitional stage from childhood to adolescence.

Age Cohort

A group of individuals sharing a similar age, who experience the same significant events within a society at a similar period in their lives.

Shared Experiences

Experiences that are collectively lived or encountered by a group, often creating bonds, understanding, or social cohesion among its members.