Flashcard 3 - Test I Reading and Language Arts Flashcard Set for the GACE

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The correct answer is:

Phonemic awareness is the understanding that language is made up of specific sounds, while phonics is the knowledge that certain letters make certain sounds.


Explanation:

Phonics builds on students’ phonemic awareness, so if they do not have a strong foundation of awareness, students will struggle with understanding phonics and reading in general.

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