Mrs Markie, a First-Grade Teacher, Believes That, from the Beginning

question 115

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Markie, a first-grade teacher, believes that, from the beginning, children should be exposed to text in its complete form so that they can appreciate the communicative function of written language. Mrs. Markie takes a __________ approach to teaching reading.

• A) whole-language
• B) phonics
• C) reciprocal
• D) hierarchical

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Definitions:

Pyrotechnics

The art of making or displaying fireworks, often used in celebrations or as special effects in entertainment.

Firecrackers

Small explosive devices primarily designed to produce a large sound and a display of light, used for entertainment, especially during celebrations.

Chinese

The language spoken by the majority in China, part of the Sino-Tibetan language family. It has several dialects, including Mandarin and Cantonese.

Cloning

The process of creating an identical copy of an organism or cell, either naturally or artificially.