S3 Language and Communication Slideshow

The ability to understand spoken language

The ability to put thoughts into words and sentences in a way that makes sense and is grammatically correct

The ability to read and write

The ability to memorize vocabulary

Expressive language is about understanding, receptive is about speaking.

Expressive language is about speaking, receptive is about understanding.

Both expressive and receptive language are about writing.

Expressive language is about listening, receptive is about reading.

Reading

Writing

Understanding print

Drawing

A classroom with labeled objects and books

A room with only blank walls

A library with signs and displays

A playground with no written words

Knowing that print has meaning and is read left to right

Recognizing that words are made up of sounds

Understanding the meaning of pictures

Learning to write letters