Decoding the Written Word · Reading
Concepts of Print and Text Features
Understanding how books work, including the role of authors, illustrators, and punctuation.
Key Questions
- 1How do the pictures in a book help us understand the words on the page?
- 2What is the job of the author compared to the job of the illustrator?
- 3How does punctuation tell us how to use our voice when reading aloud?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - ReadingNCCA: Primary - Concepts of Print
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Foundations of Literacy and Expression
Unit: Decoding the Written Word
Period: Reading
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