This paper describes the transition of English language learners acquiring preliteracy skills in "learning to read" and the role of productive and receptive language in the development of phonological awareness. As English language learners transition to "reading to learn," oral reading fluency becomes an important component of…

How to help babies and young children right from birth to become competent in talking as well as emergent literacy is illustrated by research findings as well as with specific clinical stories. Both kinds of knowledge can serve to galvanize parents and teachers to increase awareness of infant and preschool language development and the crucial role…

In this article, the author describes ways in which teachers can help children who exhibit problems in communicating due to language difficulties. In this particular case, the child described is very good at expressing herself, but does not seem to understand what others say to her, which limits her ability to follow directions and to interact…