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According to Lapp and Flood, reading involves a decoding and comprehension process, also known as ______.
According to Lapp and Flood, reading involves a decoding and comprehension process, also known as ______.
word recognition
One of the benefits of reading is that it exposes readers to accurate spelling and the correct form of ______.
One of the benefits of reading is that it exposes readers to accurate spelling and the correct form of ______.
writing
Reading allows individuals to hear the thoughts of ______.
Reading allows individuals to hear the thoughts of ______.
others
Writing is a method of representing language in visual or tactile ______.
Writing is a method of representing language in visual or tactile ______.
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One of the primary reasons we write is to ______ our thoughts.
One of the primary reasons we write is to ______ our thoughts.
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A ______ is the smallest unit of speech.
A ______ is the smallest unit of speech.
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In writing, a ______ helps convey meaning and purpose.
In writing, a ______ helps convey meaning and purpose.
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Vocabulary development is one of the critical reasons why we ______.
Vocabulary development is one of the critical reasons why we ______.
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A ______ is a short segment of language that meets specific criteria and has meaning.
A ______ is a short segment of language that meets specific criteria and has meaning.
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Writing can also serve to ______ problems.
Writing can also serve to ______ problems.
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A ______ is a variety of a phoneme.
A ______ is a variety of a phoneme.
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The study of sound patterns and their meanings is known as ______.
The study of sound patterns and their meanings is known as ______.
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A ______ is the smallest phonetic unit capable of conveying meaning.
A ______ is the smallest phonetic unit capable of conveying meaning.
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Allophones are written with ______.
Allophones are written with ______.
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In linguistics, ______ refers to continuous sequences of sounds forming utterances.
In linguistics, ______ refers to continuous sequences of sounds forming utterances.
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Affixes are added to a root word to change its ______.
Affixes are added to a root word to change its ______.
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The repetition of usually initial consonants is known as ______.
The repetition of usually initial consonants is known as ______.
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The linguistic context focuses on the relationship between words, phrases, and ______.
The linguistic context focuses on the relationship between words, phrases, and ______.
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Pragmatics is concerned with understanding language in ______.
Pragmatics is concerned with understanding language in ______.
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Deletion of sounds can occur in ______ speech.
Deletion of sounds can occur in ______ speech.
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Study Notes
Reading and Writing Skills
- Reading and writing are interconnected and cyclical
- Reading involves decoding and comprehension
- Writing involves conveying meaning visually or tactilely
- Reading improves writing, and writing improves reading
Reading Connections
- Chapter 1 of Reading and Writing Connections
- Reading is a process combining decoding and comprehension
- Reading skills include word recognition, comprehension, and fluency
Why Do We Read?
- Develop background knowledge
- Anticipate and predict
- Build motivation
- Improve vocabulary
- Enjoyment
Benefits of Reading
- Exposure to accurate spelling and correct writing forms
- Learning how to create more complex sentences
- Encouragement of experimental writing
- Understanding the thoughts of others
Writing
- Writing is a method of representing language visually or tactilely
- Writing is a system of graphic symbols to convey meaning
Why Do We Write?
- Express ourselves
- Inform others
- Entertain others
- Explore and learn
- Explain concepts
- Describe events
- Persuade others
- Solve problems
Benefits of Writing
- Ability to voice thoughts
- Utilizing imagination
- Engaging in conversations with others
- Critical reading of others' writing
- Motivation to interact with the text being read
Written Text as Connected Discourse
- Chapter 1, Introduction to how written text is a connected discourse
- Key concepts of phonology, phoneme, morpheme, phone, discourse, allophone
Phonology and Phoneme Definitions
- Phonology is the study of sound patterns in language.
- A phoneme is the smallest unit of speech
Excerpts of Phoneme Definitions
- Phoneme is the smallest segment of language
- A phoneme has unity, meaning, and purpose
Morphemes
- A morpheme is a segment of words or parts of words that have meaning, includes bases or roots and affixes.
- A morpheme can't be divided without losing its meaning, and it retains its meaning in varied grammatical contexts
Affixes (prefixes, suffixes)
- Affixes modify root words by changing their meaning
- Prefixes are added to the beginning of root words
- Suffixes are added to the end of root words
Alliteration and Phonology
- Alliteration is the repetition of usually initial consonants
- Examples- Wild and wooly
- Phonology is the study of sound patterns, their meaning, and how they form speech and words
Phonemes (examples)
- Mat-/m/ /a/ /t/
- Ring- /r/ /i/ /n/ /g/
- Sing- /s/ /i/ /n/ /g/
Allophones
- Allophones are variants of phonemes
- Written with brackets Ex. [p']
- The sound changes based on how the word is spelled
- Examples – Pen, Spin, Stop
Connected Speech
- Connected speech is a continuous flow of sounds forming utterances, important for analyzing sounds and changes in phrases, words, morphemes, syllables, phonemes, or Phones
- Linguistic context involves the relationships between words, phrases in the discussion.
- Situational context involves all non-linguistic elements surrounding the speaker
Word Recognition in Connected Speech
- Words without spaces are hard to read.
Deletion of Sounds
- Sounds can be deleted in connected speech. E.g., "I don't wanna". NOTE: The symbol "" represents a very weak sound
Pragmatics in a Discourse
- Pragmatics examines language understanding in context.
- Two types of context: Linguistic (relationships between words), Situational (non-linguistic context)
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