English Definitions

Definition of Syntax

• Refers to sentence structure and grammar

• Refers to sentence structure

Definition of Pragmatics

• Ways in which context contributes to meaning

• How we use language

Definition of Semantics

• Understanding the meaning of words

• The study of meaning of words

Definition of Phonology

• The study of speech sounds

• The study of text sounds

Definition of Phonological Awareness

• The ability to remember and manipulate sounds at word, syllable, sentence and sound level

• The ability to identify individual sounds in spoken words

Definition of Phonemic Awareness

• The ability to remember and manipulate sounds at word, syllable, sentence and sound level

• The ability to identify individual sounds in spoken words

Definition of Graphophonics

• Understand the relationship between letters and sounds

• Understand the relationship between words and sounds

What is Traditional Grammar

• Correct set of rules for speech, focus on parts of speech and sentence structure

• Focus on tone of voice, gesture, spoken written text and interaction with others

What is Functional Grammar

• Focus on tone of voice, gesture, spoken written text and interaction with others

• Correct set of rules for speech, focus on parts of speech and sentence structure

Define quality children's literature

• Quality children's literature is defined by the number of illustrations it contains.
• Quality children's literature is only for entertainment purposes and should not have any educational value.
• Quality children's literature is determined solely by the popularity of the author.
• Quality children's literature has illustrations and aesthetics, overall text meaning, relevance, social and cultural elements and good quality of writing