Language and Literacy Development: What Educators Need to Know

Part I: Introductory Issues. Introduction. Brain Development, Language, and Literacy. Part II: The Development of Spoken Language Competence. An Overview of Spoken Language Competence. The Development of Phonological Skills. The Development of Word Meaning and Vocabulary. The Development of Grammatical Knowledge. Part III: The Development of Reading and Writing Skills. Beginning Reading. The Development of Reading Comprehension. The Development of Writing Skills. Part IV: Individual and Group Differences in Language and Literacy. Motivational Issues in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Sociocultural Issues in Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Part V: Instructional Techniques and Programs. General Principles of Effective Instruction. Language and Literacy Programs That Work.