Question
Easy
Which of the following DOES NOT justify starting reading skills with words and short story texts instead of letters and alphabets ?
1
Words and texts are more interesting but letters are not.
2
Separate letters are more difficult to memorise than words.
3
Beginner readers can focus better on bigger units than smaller units.
4
Words and texts create meaningful associations which letters fail to do.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P1
Chapter: Pedagogy of English
Topic: Approaches & Evaluation in English Teaching
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
Option 3 is the correct answer because it highlights a key aspect of cognitive development in beginner readers. When children start learning to read, they often find it easier to understand and remember larger, meaningful units like words and short stories rather than isolated letters. This is because words and stories provide context and meaning, which help in better comprehension and retention. Focusing on bigger units allows children to make…Read More
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