Developing a Concept of the WORD.

Estrin, Elise Trumbull; Chaney, Carolyn

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Publication Date: 1988

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Developing a Concept of the WORD.

Estrin, Elise Trumbull; Chaney, Carolyn

Childhood Education, v65 n2 p78-82 Win 1988

Discusses three steps in the development of children's understanding of word knowledge: (1) awareness that words are language units; (2) awareness that words are arbitrary labels; and (3) comprehension of the term "word" in a metalinguistic way. Suggests activities that primary teachers can use to help children develop their word knowledge. (BB)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Concept Formation, Language Acquisition, Primary Education, Teaching Guides, Word Recognition, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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