Which practice is described as continuing with explicit instructions?

• A. Phoneme substitution activities
• B. Spelling patterns
• C. Intro to complex vocabulary
• D. Continue with explicit instructions

Answer: (D)

Explicit instruction centers on clear, direct teaching with modeling, guided practice, and feedback. When a practice is described as continuing with explicit instructions, that signals the instruction will stay structured and teacher-led—teachers keep providing explicit steps, demonstrations, and clear expectations as students practice. This approach helps students who benefit from a predictable, scaffolded sequence, gradually releasing responsibility.

The other options describe specific activities or content rather than the instructional method. Phoneme substitution activities focus on manipulating sounds; spelling patterns target orthographic patterns; intro to complex vocabulary focuses on vocabulary content. They may be part of explicit instruction, but they don’t inherently convey the instructional approach itself. Thus, the option that describes continuing with explicit instructions best fits the concept of maintaining a direct, explicit teaching method.