1.3.1 - Describe the general model of reading comprehension, outlining the contribution of the various linguistic and orthographic systems. Flashcards
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What are the cognitive components of reading
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Fluent printed word recognition Listening comprehension (including phonological memory, oral vocab and syntax) Discourse-specific comprehension
2
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What are the precursors of reading skills
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Phonological awareness
Rapid serial naming (put a group of coloured patches or familiar objects and have them name them)
Broader language skills such as vocabulary and syntax
3
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How many sounds are there in the English language
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44
4
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Define orthographic
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orthographic means written language
5
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Define linguistic
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oral language
6
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what are phonemes
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Smallest sounds of a written word
7
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what are graphemes
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combinations of letters (e.g. sh, th, ph)
8
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what are morphemes
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combinations of groups of letters (e.g. ing)
