Orton Gillingham Level 1 Test
Questions with key solutions.
List the 5 main components of an Og structured lesson plan - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. Read phonograms
2. Spell phonograms
3. Read Words
4. Spell Words
5. Write sentences/phrases
What is phonemic awareness? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to hear,
identify, and manipulate the individual sounds in a SPOKEN word
Why is phonemic awareness important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It improves
word reading, comprehension, and spelling
What is fluency? - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to read text accurately and
quickly
Why is fluency so important? - CORRECT ANSWER-It frees the student so they
can understand what they read
What does multisensory mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Teaching with visual,
auditory, kinesthetic-tactile to optimize learning and reading
What is kinesthetic-tactile reinforcement? - CORRECT ANSWER-Linking what
students see, hear, and feel to reading and spelling
Give a basic definition of dyslexia - CORRECT ANSWER-A neurological
disorder that interferes with the acquisition and processing of language
What is decoding? - CORRECT ANSWER-reading
What is encoding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Spelling
What is explicit phonics? - CORRECT ANSWER-Phonics taught from part to
whole
