Developmental Literacy Impairments Flashcards
1
Q
What is literacy?
A
the use of visual modes of communication (reading and writing)
Highly complex
2
Q
What are the 5 pilars of reading?
A
Phonemic awareness
Phonics
Vocabulary
Fluency
Comprehension
HINT: PPVFC
3
Q
What is decoding?
A
Segmenting a word and blending the sounds together to form a word
4
Q
What is phonological awareness?
What is phonemic awareness?
A
Phonological Awareness: Knowledge of sounds/syllables and the sound structure of words
Phonemic awareness: Ability to manipulate individual sounds
CANNOT have one without the other