ANALAYZING CONTENT BASED LITERARY STANDARDS IN TEACHING ENGLISH
Keywords:
literacy, language development, physical development, development.Abstract
A solid foundation in oral language development in the early years before a child enters school will promote success in reading and writing in the future. Young children who have rich language and literacy experiences are more likely to be successful in learning to read independently. Language and literacy are major domains of early childhood development. Language is the ability to both use and understand spoken words or signs. It is all about ideas passing from one person to another. Literacy is the ability to use and understand written words or other symbols in order to communicate. Language and literacy learning begins prenatally. When we learn that others have feelings and needs, just as we do, it helps us develop empathy and compassion. Generally, this understanding brings about significant emotional and behavioral developments. These are connected areas, but refer to different things. Language development involves the development of the skills used to communicate with others through languages, while literacy development involves the ability to read and write. Proper speech and language skills give children the ability to understand others.
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