Chapter 1
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness and Emergent Literacy
Course: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 7001
Subject: Elementary Education Teaching Reading Subtest 7002
Chapter: Vocabulary And Fluency
1. Overview
Vocabulary development is a central pillar of literacy instruction. It is directly linked to reading comprehension, oral communication, and writing. Vocabulary knowledge is typically categorized into two primary forms:
- Receptive vocabulary: Words that students can understand when they hear or read them.
- Expressive vocabulary: Words that students can produce in speech or writing.
Both types are critical. Receptive vocabulary usually exceeds expressive vocabulary, but students must have opportunities to convert receptive knowledge into expressive use to become proficient readers and communicators.
2. Types of Vocabulary Knowledge
Vocabulary can also be categorized based on the modality through which students engage with words:
- Listening vocabulary: Words understood when heard in spoken language.
- Speaking vocabulary: Words used during oral communication.
- Reading vocabulary: Words recognized and understood in text.
- Writing vocabulary: Words used when composing text.