Many Studies Confirm That __________

question 80

Multiple Choice

Many studies confirm that __________.

• A) the whole-language approach places too much emphasis on basic skills
• B) children do not benefit from reading strategies until they have fully mastered phonics
• C) fluent readers tend to use ineffective reading strategies and have difficulty with comprehension
• D) combining phonics with whole language is the best method for teaching beginning reading

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Definitions:

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Industrial Revolution

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