Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Foundations of Reading Practice Exam

Letter-sound correspondence refers to the association between a specific phoneme, or sound, and the corresponding letter or letters that represent that sound in written language. This concept is fundamental in early reading and phonics instruction, as it helps learners decode words by understanding which sounds correspond to each letter or combination of letters. Recognizing letter-sound correspondence enables students to connect spoken language with its written form, facilitating their ability to read and spell effectively. The other options do not accurately capture this relationship. While a graphic representation of sounds might relate to visual aids used in teaching, it does not define the correspondence itself. The relationship between syllables and sentences is more about structural language rather than individual letter-sound links. Non-verbal communication does not connect to the reading process or the understanding of written language sounds.