Correct Response: A. Option A is correct because it corresponds to evidence that indicates that rereading the same text several times can enhance comprehension of the text and can improve reading rate and automaticity with respect to the text, but that these gains do not necessarily transfer to other texts. The most effective way for students to improve reading rate and automaticity is to practice reading a wide range of texts that they can read accurately. Option B is incorrect because, while improving one's reading rate may improve one aspect of prosody (reading at an appropriate pace), it does not necessarily contribute to other aspects of prosody, such as reading with appropriate phrasing and expression. Option C is incorrect because the activity does not focus on developing students' comprehension skills and strategies. Option D is incorrect because the students are reading texts that are accessible and appropriate to them (i.e., texts they can read with a very high degree of accuracy and comprehension), so they are unlikely to encounter new phonics patterns in the texts.
