Understanding the Impact of Oral Language and Information-Intensive Environment on Reading and Writing Development
Oral language plays a crucial role in the development of reading and writing skills. It is the system through which we use spoken words to express knowledge, ideas, and feelings. The foundations of oral language are developed by age four and have a profound impact on children’s preparedness for kindergarten and their success throughout their academic careers. Components of Oral Language Oral language is often associated with vocabulary as the main component. However, it is comprised of much more. In the broadest definition, oral language consists of six areas: Phonology : This covers the organization or system of sounds within a language. Once the phonological system has been acquired for basic listening and speaking, children begin to develop phonological awareness—the awareness of words in sentences or syllables in words. Vocabulary (Semantics) : The development of vocabulary focuses both on expressive and receptive vocabulary. Expressive vocabulary represents the words a student act...