Emergent Literacy

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What is emergent literacy?

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Emergent literacy includes acquiring knowledge, skills, and attitudes that a child develops about reading and writing throughout the early childhood period, starting at birth and before the onset of conventional reading and writing instruction.

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At what stage does emergent literacy begin?

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Emergent literacy begins at birth and continues before the onset of conventional reading and writing instruction.

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What dimensions are included in emergent literacy?

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Emergent literacy includes dimensions of oral language (both speaking and listening), understanding that print can carry meaning, basic alphabet knowledge, and early phonological awareness.

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What is the significance of understanding that print can carry meaning in emergent literacy?

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Understanding that print can carry meaning is a fundamental aspect of emergent literacy, as it helps children make connections between spoken and written language.

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What role does phonological awareness play in emergent literacy?

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Early phonological awareness is crucial in emergent literacy as it involves recognizing and manipulating sounds in spoken language, which is foundational for reading.