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The visual cue can also be described as graphophonic information . In other words, the graphic analysis of phonics within a word or sentence.
After reading a word/sentence, the learner should ask:
"What does the sound/word look like?"
The meaning cue can also be described as semantic information. In other words, the analysis of word meanings within a sentence or phrase.
After reading a word/sentence the learner should ask:
"Does it make sense?"
The structure cue can also be described as syntactic information. In other words, the analysis of the arrangement/order of words in a sentence - the structure of a sentence.
After reading the sentence the learner should ask:
"Does it sound right?"
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