Week 5: Chapter Questions

Answer each of the questions from this week’s reading in Chapter 7 on irregular words. Read each question carefully to make sure you understand exactly what is being asked. Make sure to retype the questions in bold and number them.

EDU 672 Chapter 7 Questions Name: ____________________________

The questions must be included with your answers. Either type on this document or retype

them.

1. List the 5 guidelines for teaching irregular words. (5 pts.)

2. Name the two factors that determine the difficulty of an irregular word. (2 pts.)

3. Out of the list of 100 high-frequency words, approximately how many are permanently

irregular? (1 pt.)

4. When should you systematically introduce irregular words? (1 pt.)

5. What is the difference between temporary irregular words and permanently irregular

words? (3 pts.)

6. What are the 3 factors to consider when determining or evaluating the sequence of

introduction of irregular words? (6 pts.)

7. List two high-frequency word lists. (2 pts.)