"The child begins to perceive the world not only through his eyes, but also through his speech.”
"The child begins to perceive the world not only through his eyes, but also through his speech.”
Oral Language and the Literacy in the Classroom
This website provides teaching and learning materials to help middle school educators learn more about infusing oral language into the classroom.
Why should teachers care about oral language and literacy?
Proficient speakers know a variety of ways to express the same message. The most proficient are able to communicate while maintaining their relationships with other people (Byrnes & Wasik, 2009). Understanding words and their meaning will enable students to better communicate with others both orally and in writing.
This website is organized by the five basic components of language:
In addition to providing information about these basic components of language and how to use them in your classroom, links to useful websites and articles are provided. Finally, click on our blog to read about the latest information about literacy or to post your comments.
Why should teachers care about oral language and literacy?
Proficient speakers know a variety of ways to express the same message. The most proficient are able to communicate while maintaining their relationships with other people (Byrnes & Wasik, 2009). Understanding words and their meaning will enable students to better communicate with others both orally and in writing.
This website is organized by the five basic components of language:
- Phonology - the study of how sounds are organized and used in natural languages
- Morphology - the study of word parts
- Syntax - sentence structure
- Semantics - meaning of words, phrases and sentences
- Pragmatics - the use of language
In addition to providing information about these basic components of language and how to use them in your classroom, links to useful websites and articles are provided. Finally, click on our blog to read about the latest information about literacy or to post your comments.