Teaching meaning vocabulary: productive approaches for poor readers.
Development and promotion of early language and literacy skills in young children: Florida State University, Florida Center for Reading Research, Presented at Sacramento County Office of Education Stahl, S. Language and reading disabilities (3rd ed.). Early reading acquisition and its relation to reading experience and ability 10 years later. Roles and Responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists with Respect to Reading and Writing in Children and Adolescents. Thesaurus Rex, by Laya Steinberg and Bobbie Harterīlack? White! Day? Night!: A Book of Opposites, by Laura Vaccaro Seeger References: American Speech-Language Hearing Assocation (2001). Synonyms Activities WEBSITES FOR ANTONYMSĪwesome Antonyms Match Up BOOKS ABOUT SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS: Watch as children learn about synonyms and antonyms in an engaging way! Vocabulary in grade 1 predicts more than 30% of grade 11 reading comprehension, much more than reading mechanics in grade 1 (Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997) Vocabulary development can influence phonological development (Lonigan, 2007)ģ00 to 400 new words per year can be taught through direct instruction (Stahl & Shiel, 1999). “… deficits in oral language have been found to be both a cause and a consequence of literacy problems (ASHA, 2001, p. Oral language forms the base of reading and writing (Kamhi, A.G., & Catts, H.W. Keep in mind the powerful role we can play in fostering vocabulary development by teaching synonyms and antonyms! Here’s a research snapshot demonstrating the importance of vocabulary growth and its connection to literacy skills. We CAN help second language learners learn vocabulary in another language in addition to navigating their communication impairment. WE CAN help children with their phonological development. WE CAN help them to effectively access their lexicons and answer questions in a timely manner. Our students may experience a myriad of emotions when they can and can’t express themselves effectively, ranging from feelings of accomplishment and equality with their peers to a sense of frustration and anxiety when they compare their communication skills with others in their environment.Īs speech-language pathologists, one of our goals is to support students so that they stand out in a positive way when they communicate. Reduce Your Caseload (District Optimization).Speech and Language School Therapy Services.Communication Disorder Resources for Parents.Spanish Translations for IEP/ARD Meetings.Teletherapy Speech Language Evaluations.