ELAR Flashcards
phonemes
sounds of a language
semantics
meaning of a language
syntax
grammar, how words are placed together
language acquisition
abilities of the learner, exposure to the speech of caretaker and parents, and the interactions of children in their immediate linguistic environment
graphemes
individual letters that represent phonemes
morphology/morphemes
study of the structure of words and word formation
lexicon
vocabulary of a language
pragmatics
context of language can influence meaning
connotation
implied meaning of language
denotation
literal meaning of words and ideas
Stages of Language Development
Babbling Holophrastic Two Word Stage Telegraphic Stage 2-3 years: 200 to 300 words 4 years: 1500 words 5 years:2100 words 6to7years: high comprehension vocabulary
phonological awareness
ability to recognize and manipulate components of the sound system and the structure of words
phonemic awareness
child’s ability to understand that words have smaller components called sounds (part of phonological awareness)
pre-alphabetic stage
can identify logos
partial alphabetic phase
connect the shape of the letters with the sound they represent