Why do struggling readers seem to benefit more from instruction in the use of word analysis strategies than achieving readers do?
What will be an ideal response?
Achieving readers may have developed their own word recognition skills or may have picked them up by observing others. Struggling readers tend to be less likely and less able to develop skills on their own. They need direct instruction. Since chances are skilled readers have already developed word recognition skills, they don't benefit as much from instruction.
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a. program evaluation b. program placement c. curriculum placement d. diagnosis
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A) The small female loner in grade 5 who snatches balls from 3rd graders B) The small female loner who resists going outside for recess C) The small female loner who watches late night TV D) The small female loner who gets angry when peers tease her