Wisconsin FORT (Foundations of Reading) Practice Test

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How is phonics defined in the context of teaching reading?

A method for building vocabulary
A method for teaching reading and writing by focusing on grammar
A method for teaching reading and writing in the English language by developing learners' phonemic awareness
A method for teaching critical thinking skills

The correct answer is: A method for teaching reading and writing in the English language by developing learners' phonemic awareness

Phonics is a method for teaching reading and writing in the English language by focusing on the relationship between sounds and written letters. It involves teaching learners to identify and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words and connect them to letters or groups of letters (graphemes) in written words. This helps them decode words and improve their reading and writing abilities. Option A is incorrect because it solely refers to building vocabulary, rather than developing specific reading skills. Option B is incorrect because it focuses on grammar, rather than the relationship between sounds and letters. Option D is incorrect because while phonics can improve a learner's critical thinking skills, it is not the primary purpose of this method. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.