Vocab Chapter 5

3. The first vowel in a word and all the sounds that follow
10. Beginner-oriented books that contain the same letters or word patterns currently being studied, or those previously taught
11. A form of drama in which participants read aloud from scripts adapted from stories and convey ideas and emotions through vocal expression. This oral interpretation strategy helps children to see that reading is an active process of constructing meaning. Unlike a play, there is no costuming, movement, stage sets, or memorizing of lines
12. Three-part lessons designed to increase oral reading fluency
14. Achieving speed and accuracy in recognizing words and comprehending text, and coordinating the two
15. Any books that can be purchased by the general public in book stores, through mail order houses, or at book fairs
16. A chart or bulletin board on which are placed, alphabetically, important vocabulary to be referred to during word study activities

1. Books or texts that use repetition, rhythmic language patterns, and familiar patterns; sometimes called pattern books
2. Words that are recognized by the reader immediately, without having to resort to decoding
4. The spontaneous, indirect teaching that occurs when teachers respond to students’ questions or when students otherwise demonstrate the need to know something
5. Words common in reading material that are often difficult to learn because they cannot be easily decoded
6. Fluent performance without the conscious deployment of attention
7. The translation of written words into verbal speech for oral reading or mental speech for silent reading
8. A short lesson on reading procedures, concepts, strategies, or skills taught based upon teacher observation of the need for it.
9. Appropriate expression in oral reading that sounds much like conversational speaking
13. A strategy of comparing patterns in words to ones already known