Effects of Oral Language
Oral language forms the foundation of reading comprehension and affects our understanding of the symbol systems that are used for reading and writing.
Teachers have opportunities to promote reading and writing through various activities that involve oral language, such as group activities, that engage students in conversations about what they read and write.
In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, describe the effect of oral language on decoding, reading comprehension, and written expression.
Describe communicative strategies that teachers use to improve reading and written expression for grades K-3.