| What is Reading?
ASHA American Speech & Hearing Association |
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Reading |
Writing | |
| Phonology | understanding of letter-sound associations while reading (i.e., phonics) | accurate spelling of words while writing |
| Morphology | understanding grammar while reading | appropriate use of grammar when writing |
| Syntax | understanding sentence structure while reading | using correct sentence structure when writing |
| Semantics | reading vocabulary | writing vocabulary |
| Pragmatics
(includes discourse) |
understanding point-of-view, needs of the audience, etc. | conveying point-of-view, intended message, etc. |