Explicit Instruction in Phonics ______

question 25

Multiple Choice

Explicit instruction in phonics ______.

• A) has not been effective in improving the whole-word reading of those with reading problems
• B) produces gains, though smaller gains, than other types of reading instruction
• C) encourages grapheme/phoneme mapping and is associated with greatest reading improvement
• D) is most effective when provided for large groups where students can learn from each other

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