Building Oral Language
Building oral language is a central component
with developing reading and writing skills in children. Research in this area has indicated that
there is a strong correlation with oral language, reading, writing and also
thinking.
Let’s take a look at four areas that make up
oral language and a very simple description for each:
·
Phonological
Development: This includes identifying, locating and
manipulating sounds. The structure of
sounds include: syllables, onsets and rimes and phonemes.
·
Semantics: The
meaning or relationship of meanings of a sign/symbol or words.
·
Syntax: Function and grammar of language/words.
·
Pragmatics: The
social language that involves learning rules of acceptable behavior and
interaction with others.
Reading, writing
and thinking require all four areas.
Therefore, the development of oral language skills is crucial to work on
during all grade levels.
Activities that enhance
oral language development
During the early
school years there are many activities that can promote oral language. These are just a few of many.
·
Songs
·
Games
·
Dramatization
of Poetry
·
Show
and Tell
·
Riddles
and Jokes
To get you started with
developing oral language skills in children, click on the link and grab a free
game. It’s useful and loads of fun!
Stay tuned for a new unit on oral language that I will be adding to my TpT store. It'll be out by the end of the week!
Stay tuned for a new unit on oral language that I will be adding to my TpT store. It'll be out by the end of the week!
Enjoy,
Beverly
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