Literacy Flashcards
(Blank) is a major goal of education because it serves as the foundation for learning throughout life
Literacy
True/False: Students use their knowledge of the world to read and then later read to learn about the world
True
True/False: It is impossible to accomplish the goal of literacy with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students
False
True/False: Reading, writing, and language are not related.
False, they are interrelated.
Why do students that are deaf or hard of hearing have difficulty reading English?
Their language ability is not sufficient to serve as a foundation.
True/False: fluent sign language skills ensure the student can read complex English.
False. Sign language may assist but doesn’t not ensure.
What grade do language demands in text books increase significantly?
3rd grade
The language in 3rd grade becomes more complex in (blank) and (blank)?
Complexity in terms of syntax and vocabulary
All 3rd grade text books increase in difficulty, why?
There is more text and fewer pictures to help interpret the text.
List three differences when reading academically vs. pleasure?
Vocabulary, grammatical complexity and concepts involved.
Reading stories to students is essential to a student’s ability to (phrase)?
“Learn to read”
What is an important component to reading?
Vocabulary knowledge.
What increases the student’s ability to read?
Motivation
True/false: If the student cannot understand a story when told in sign language, it is highly likely that he cannot read it.
True.
What technology do Deaf/hard of hearing students use to watch movies or television programs?
Close captioning.
