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ESSAY: Answer the following questions comprehensively.

1. What benefits do we gain from the lessons of history in reading? Using a matrix or timeline,
illustrate the historical pathway from early reading reforms and their influence to the
development of reading instruction. (30 pts.)

2. Craft a reading instruction plan for learners with learning difficulties in code mastery and
reading comprehension. Use a model. (30 pts.)

For # 3-5, choose 2 items only.

3. Discuss the importance of phonics instruction in the total language program from the
context -- Phonics instruction is a means to an end, not an end itself. (20 pts.)

4. What are the five components of reading instruction? Describe each in not more than three
sentences. (20 pts.)

5. Show how the following principles of balanced instruction are put into practice in other
content areas. (20 pts.)
Principle 1--- Effective teachers create a community of learners
Principle 2 – Effective teachers adopt a balanced approach to instruction.