Why Is It Important to Teach High-Frequency Words

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to teach high-frequency words?

• A) These are the words that are the easiest to decode and thus build a reader's confidence.
• B) These words are often overlooked in traditional phonics programs.
• C) Approximately 50 percent of the words students read are high-frequency words.
• D) Such words are the most concrete and easiest for children to remember.

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in the cells of living organisms.

Complementary DNA

DNA synthesized from a single-stranded RNA template in a reaction catalyzed by the enzyme reverse transcriptase, often used in cloning or as a probe in physical mapping.

Complementary

Complementary refers to things that enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other when combined.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.