Enriching the Language Environment
Engaging the world of print
Environment and Functional text
Developing listening comprehension and vocabulary
Developing concepts about print
100
When there is a lot of talk in the classroom environment there is the greater likelihood that individual words will be repeated in a variety of contexts
Density of talk
100
Brings increases in children’s receptive and expressive vocabulary growth, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension Understanding story elements and the language of stories
What is storybook reading
100
Help children learn everyday concepts such as patterns, shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and days of the week
What is concept books
100
GOALS: To engage children to be actively involved in the comprehension of a text To provide feedback using sophisticated language To scaffold children’s knowledge and skills through conversation
What is dialogic read alouds
100
How books are organized and how to handle them Directionality Letters A concept of word in text Words form sentences Punctuation
What is forms of print
200
Using novel words and sophisticated words
What is quality of talk
200
Stimulate curiosity and propels children to make sense of the world around them Builds background knowledge for reading comprehension Fosters vocabulary development Contains text features not normally found in storybooks like graphs and photos
What is reading informational text
200
Can be helpful in teaching skills such as alliteration, rhyme awareness, letter recognition, and concept of word in text
What is predictable pattern books
200
GOALS: To enhance children’s comprehension during reading by asking open-ended questions Enhance vocabulary development
What is text talk
200
Print is oral language written down Print is different from the illustrations Print contains a message Print can be used for many purposes Print contains a message Print can be used for many purposes
What is functions of print
300
Speak in syntactically complex sentences Use passive voice Scaffold children's syntax
What is role of syntax
300
Awareness of rhyme and sensitivity to it is critical for development of phonological and phonemic awareness Other texts for emergent readers
What is poetry, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and songs
300
Help children develop book handling skills and understanding of narrative text as they practice telling a story
What is wordless picture books
300
Research based approach that’s proven to increase student vocabulary knowledge Anchor a students understanding of words and increase the likelihood of being remembered
What is anchored vocabulary instruction
300
All children should be able to see the print without squinting or craning their necks The text should be just slightly more difficult than children can read on their own The texts are purposefully selected to advance children’s learning of a specific goal or goals
What is shared reading
400
Prompt children to elaborate and clarify their thoughts with explanatory dialogue Discover student's interests and use positive body language
What is authentic and sustained conversation
400
Introduce characters and set a purpose Elicit reactions, connections, and questions through analytic talk Revisit the purpose and engage in conversation
What is steps for storybook reading
400
Enlarged versions of children’s books made to share with a group of children
What is big books
400
Target, define, and use important concepts and words that represent them Explore the relationships among concepts
What is developing conceptual knowledge
400
Emergent readers can “read” the pictures, “read” from memory, and read the words that have been well practiced
What is independent reading
500
Context of student play Interact with materials and other students Use centers with literacy related objects to stimulate literacy and language development
What is language and literacy development in meaningful contexts
500
Orient students to book and cover illustrations, access background knowledge and predict text Ask questions to draw attention to vocabulary Talk about unanswered questions and address new ones
What is steps for reading informational text
500
Gives children a sense of pride and accomplishment and builds a child's reading intensity
What is recognizing the meanings of signs and symbols
500
High utility Semantically related Represented in some physical manner Conceptually related Sophisticate and novel words
What is deciding which words to teach
500
Building blocks of print
What is letters