When a student segments the spoken word 'flag' into /f/ - /l/ - /æ/ - /g/, they demonstrate mastery of:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Phoneme segmentation
- Step 1: Phoneme segmentation is the ability to break down a spoken word into its individual constituent sound components. Step 2. Isolating the four distinct phonemes in 'flag' demonstrates advanced phonemic awareness. Answer: Phoneme segmentation. Why not the others: Sight-word memorization is holistic; comprehension involves meaning; calligraphy is handwriting.
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