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Words of the Week: #2 1) Alphabetic Principle- an orderly relationship in which the graphemes of written language represent the phonemes of oral language.  ("From Phonemic Awareness to Fluency") The alphabetic principle is important because it's understanding that letters represent sounds that form words. It's very important for a child to understand the alphabet and be able to make the sound each letter has. Eventually, they will be able to form words. This is extremely important because this is laying down the foundation for what is to come: forming sentences, speaking, reading. Photo: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPfvBeVY8al_pUAa3S27sWyoXPMvQTOyOE-uKmzE15L4gHe5KEupRAQSVI3y6mNpTVm_L_FtLOy2SOqnkKCiuNSx3TpW-ub7HjNZZ_fs8uK8-SGENysc9ChQJFfyP0vET9wEtxrNA9zT0/?imgmax=800 2) Concepts of Print- children's knowledge of the conventions of printed English. ("From Phonemic Awareness to Fluency") Concepts of print is...

Words of the Week: #1 1) The Great Debate : the Great Debate is a conflict between two different viewpoints on reading instruction. The Comprehension Hypothesis claims that we acquire language and develop literacy when we understand messages, by listening or by reading. The Reading Hypothesis claims that reading for meaning is the source of our competence in literate language; reading is the way we acquire (subconsciously absorb) vocabulary, spelling, writing and grammatical competence. (Krashen, Stephen. "The Phonics Debate: 2004". Language Magazine, 2004.) I think The Great Debate is important because it's something that teachers should be aware of, especially if they are teaching reading. They get to determine what side they are on and what is beneficial to their students. They may even incorporate both into their classroom. Photo: http://listentoread.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/A-B-C.jpg 2) Systematic Intensive Phonics Instruction : an attempt ...