Case Study: Mia Background:Mia is a 7-year-old second grader…
Case Study: Mia Background:Mia is a 7-year-old second grader. She attended a different school for kindergarten and first grade, where instruction was more balanced literacy–oriented. Her family reads to her nightly, and she enjoys listening to chapter books and discussing stories. Mia has strong comprehension when text is read aloud, but she struggles with decoding unfamiliar words independently. Teacher Observations: Reads with good expression when text is familiar or predictable. Strong listening comprehension; can retell stories in sequence and answer literal and inferential questions. Vocabulary is above grade level; uses precise words in oral discussions. Mia’s Phonics Inventory What is an area of strength for Mia in regard to phonics? Provide evidence from the assessment to support your claim. Explain what this means about Mia’s reading ability.