3. Phonological
Awareness is …
An understanding of the sound
structure of language
An understanding of the words,
syllables, rhymes and sounds in
language.
4. Phonics is…
the relationship between letters
and sounds
Children need to have an
understanding of the alphabetic
principle, i.e. the knowledge and
understanding that words are
composed of letters that
represent sounds.
5. Oral Language
Talk is the key to learning and is
linked to the development of
literacy.
In order to become good readers
children need to develop their
vocabularies and oral
comprehension.
6. Skills Development
Reading instruction involves
word recognition and
identification, fluency,
vocabulary and comprehension.
Writing instruction involves
learning to communicate
meaningful ideas and applying
the rules of grammar and
punctuation.
7. Reading
A combination of instructional
approaches
Interactive Read-Alouds
Shared Reading
Guided Reading
Independent Reading
Language Activities
