The Phonics Approach to Reading

question 112

Multiple Choice

The phonics approach to reading

• A) claims that if reading is kept meaningful, children will be motivated to discover the specific skills they need.
• B) stresses the relationship between letters and sounds, thus enabling children to decode words.
• C) stresses an appreciation for word concepts in a story context.
• D) allows children to decipher meanings of words by reading the words around them.

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