Building a vocabulary is an important part of early language development.
Reading literature with a rich, varied vocabulary supports the growth of the child's vocabulary. This is especially true when those who share books and poetry with children take the time to point out varying words to express concepts addressed in the book. ("Big" can be large, huge, gigantic, enromous, gargantuan, etc.; a "party" can be a rumpus, a fiesta, a celebration, etc.)
Many children appear to enjoy "playing" with the new words offered to help them express themselves orally.
RESEARCH QUESTION: Is there carry-over of increasing oral expressive vocabulary to the story-telling and early writing products prepared by young children? How can this transfer from oral to written language be supported and enhanced most naturally?
Love the second part of your question, how the transfer from oral and
ReplyDeletestory-telling to written supported and enhanced most naturally?
The most naturally part especially intrigues me? Does that mean with
or without computers, without aides? What is your definition of
"most naturally"? I struggle with this aspect of writing too: transferring
from oral to literal. Good luck.