Prelinguistic
Key Terms
Theories of Language
The Language Approach
100
The rules for forming sentences in a particular language
What is syntax?
100
Sound, signs, and symbols used to communicate meaning.
What is expressive language?
100
Believe a child is born with basic language making compacity, set up of fundamental operating principles.
What is a nativist?
100
Reading instructionthat places more emphasis on the meaning of written language then on its structure.
What is whole language approach?
200
A particular language's system of meaning and the rules for conveying meaning
What is semantics?
200
Comprehension of spoken language.
What is receptive language?
200
Believe development in terms of behavior changes caused by environmental influences (i.e. parents)
What is a behaviorist?
200
Reading instruction that combines explicitphonics instruction with other strategies for helping children acquire literacy.
What is balanced approach?
300
The sound patterns of a particular language and the rules for combining them.
What is phonology?
300
Use of words to apply only to specific objects
What is under extension?
300
The use of language in communicative interaction such as the rules for taking turns and the style of speech that is appropriate for different listeners.
What is pragmatic?
300
Instruction that follows a plan beginning with simple one letter or one sound correspondence.
What is systematic phonics?
400
Making repetitive vowel sounds particularly the "Uuu" sound.
What is cooing?
400
The inappropriate use of a word to designate an entire category of objects.
What is over extension?
400
Letters sound correspondences are taught intentionally.
What is explicit phonics?
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