‘Literacy development is experience dependent - it can only develop when children are explicitly taught text specific processes. Children need explicit instruction in order to learn to read and write fluently...’
‘...In contrast, language development is experience expectant. The brain is primed to develop these skills if we experience appropriate linguistic input and interaction during the critical period and develops even in the face of serious barriers such as deafness.’(Birr Moje 2020)
‘Reading for understanding requires students’ knowledge of the language of text, in particular sophisticated vocabulary and complex syntax.’ ( Snow and Uccelli, 2009).
‘A critical foundation to successful reading comprehension is access to high-quality language experiences. In other words, successful reading comprehension depends on children’s access to language environments that create high-quality language experiences...’
‘... ones in which words and their multiple components (semantics and syntax)are encountered frequently. In the classroom setting, opportunities for children to encounter words arise through their exposure to texts and oral language.’ (Birr Moje et al 2020)thereadingape.com/single-post/20…
