Which of the following is the best example of a teaching technique that is functional and contextual?

A) teaching the /s/ sound of c after teaching the /k/ sound of c
B) demonstrating most of the consonant sounds before starting formal reading instruction
C) testing students to make sure they have mastered their phonics sounds
D) teaching the /s/ sound of c just before students read about Cynthia who spends 50 cents in the city


D / Explanation:
A) In functional instruction, students are taught skills as they need them. A good time to introduce a word-attack skill would be just before students need the skill to read a particular selection and decipher certain words. In this way it will have immediate value. Teaching all the consonant sounds before introducing formal reading instruction is not a good idea because it delays the time when students will have opportunities to apply all of these skills.
B) In functional instruction, students are taught skills as they need them. A good time to introduce a word-attack skill would be just before students need the skill to read a particular selection and decipher certain words. In this way it will have immediate value. Teaching all the consonant sounds before introducing formal reading instruction is not a good idea because it delays the time when students will have opportunities to apply all of these skills.
C) In functional instruction, students are taught skills as they need them. A good time to introduce a word-attack skill would be just before students need the skill to read a particular selection and decipher certain words. In this way it will have immediate value. Teaching all the consonant sounds before introducing formal reading instruction is not a good idea because it delays the time when students will have opportunities to apply all of these skills.
D) In functional instruction, students are taught skills as they need them. A good time to introduce a word-attack skill would be just before students need the skill to read a particular selection and decipher certain words. In this way it will have immediate value. Teaching all the consonant sounds before introducing formal reading instruction is not a good idea because it delays the time when students will have opportunities to apply all of these skills.

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