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Functions of Language and Literacy Learning
Functions of Language and Literacy Learning
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The functions of language? How children acquire an understanding of the functions of language? How children use language? The value of a language rich environment? How to create a language rich classroom?
Regulatory - To control others. Students assist in making classroom rules; they make rules for games and give instructions to their peers.
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Read aloud to children daily. Reading one chapter of a short chapter book to children supports comprehension while introducing new vocabulary and a variety of sentence structures.
Pretend play and pretend talk are encouraged. Opening the frame of reference into the world of PRETEND gives additional opportunity for new vocabulary and predicting skills.
Childrens opinions are valued. Once a child states an opinion or hypothesis, the child is asked to support the result by reviewing the thought process out loud with peers. Extend the thinking!
Children are valued as people with interesting experiences. Children should have opportunities at lunch, play time, and group time to talk about areas of interest.
Words are introduced. Word walls or classroom dictionaries can be tools for recording words and their meanings as new words are introduced.
Know your students interest and allow them to assist in selecting reading materials. Make the classroom print rich and colourful. Encourage creativity and self expression. Create numerous opportunities for talk, reading, interaction and writing.