Competency 4 Terms

Question 1

Word Awareness

Answer 1

understanding the boundaries of words, composing/decomposing sentences using individual words, counting how many words there are in a sentence

Question 2

Phonetic Spelling

Answer 2

invented spelling using understanding of what phonemes make what sounds; should be encouraged & coexist with formal spelling instruction

Question 3

4 Concepts of Print:

Answer 3

1. printed words are “talk” written down/carry same meaning
2. ability to distinguish between letters, words, and sentences
3. directionality of print & tracking
4. book-handling skills