Description
Are you seeking effective strategies to build word consciousness and support the development of strong literacy skills? Effective reading comprehension requires the presence of both word decoding and language comprehension. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop and explore the foundations of word consciousness, diving into "Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading" and the five facets that support the acquisition of oral language including phonology, syntax, morphology, semantics. and pragmatics. Get ready to kickstart your approach to literacy instruction and foster a love for words in your young readers! Sarah's expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to empower your students with a rich vocabulary that will fuel their literacy journey.
Objectives
Identify key concepts related to word consciousness and oral language acquisition. Understand the impact of word consciousness, oral language acquisition, and reading comprehension. Apply effective strategies for building word consciousness in young readers. Analyze the effectiveness of different strategies for incorporating the five facets of oral language acquisition into teaching. Develop a comprehensive plan for enhancing word consciousness and oral language acquisition based on Gough and Tunmer's Simple View of Reading. Assess the impact of these strategies on young readers' reading skills and overall language proficiency.
