Introduction to Literacy

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to literacy, reading processes, phonological awareness, comprehension, and other related topics discussed in the lecture.

Literacy

The use of visual modes of communication, specifically reading and writing.

Phonological Awareness

Knowledge of sounds and syllables and of the sound structure of words; essential for decoding.

Decoding

The process of breaking a word into its sounds and blending them to form a recognizable word.

Comprehension

The ability to understand and make meaning from written text.

Emerging Reading Phase

The stage where reading development typically occurs through social interactions, starting around 12 months.

Narrative Skills

Skills involved in telling a story, which can be underdeveloped in poor readers.

Orthographic Knowledge

Information stored in memory that indicates how to represent spoken language.

Spelling

A trial-error approach involving multiple strategies rather than simple memorization.

Phonemic Awareness

The specific ability to manipulate sounds, such as blending sounds to create new words.

Syntax of Written Language

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in writing.