FTCE Reading K-12 Practice Exam

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What does onset-rime instruction help with?

Improving handwriting skills
Understanding phonemic awareness
Reading unfamiliar words using patterns
Enhancing vocabulary knowledge

The correct answer is: Reading unfamiliar words using patterns

Onset-rime instruction is particularly effective in helping students read unfamiliar words by recognizing patterns in their structure. The "onset" refers to the initial consonant or consonant cluster of a syllable, while "rime" refers to the vowel and any following consonants within that syllable. By breaking down words into these components, students can use their knowledge of familiar rime patterns to decode new words. This strategy not only aids in word recognition but also strengthens overall reading fluency and comprehension, allowing learners to tackle words they may not have previously encountered. This instructional approach is not primarily aimed at improving handwriting skills, understanding phonemic awareness, or enhancing vocabulary knowledge, although it may indirectly support these areas. The focus remains on decoding skills through the use of onset and rime to facilitate reading.