Emergent Literacy Terms

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Emergent literacy perspective

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Refers to the view that literacy development begins long before formal education and is a continuous process that starts in early childhood. It encompasses skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are precursors to reading and writing.

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Language

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A system of symbols (words or signs) and rules used for communication, consisting of phonetics, grammar, and semantics.

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Literacy

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The ability to read, write, speak, and listen effectively, including comprehension, critical thinking, and using language to communicate and interpret meaning.

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Scientifically based reading research (SBRR)

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Research that uses rigorous, objective, and systematic procedures to investigate reading instruction, emphasizing reliable and replicable findings.

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Science of Reading

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An interdisciplinary body of research on how reading develops and the most effective ways to teach reading, focusing on cognitive processes and instructional practices.

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Phonology

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The study of the sound system of a language, including patterns of sounds and rules for their combination.

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Morphology

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The study of the structure of words and how they are formed, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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Syntax

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The set of rules that dictate how words are arranged to form sentences in a language.

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Semantics

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The study of meaning in language, including how words and sentences convey meaning.

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Pragmatics

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The study of how context and social situations influence the meaning of language and its use in communication.