Known+Words

   
 * **What are known words? **
 * Known words are words that occur frequently in the child's reading and writing and the ability in which one can remember them deals with known words.
 * **Why do we assess it? **
 * To make sure the child is becoming an effective communicator. By their ability to remember and write words easily and automatically, we (the teacher) are able to tell where they stand in the area of communication.
 * **Ways to help a child develop vocabulary in known words. These different ways can be used by a teacher or a parent. **
 * Have the child practice making lists of all the words your child knows. Make it a contest to see how much he/she can make there list grow from week to week.
 * Read books to the child every day.Point out the words that your child sees often and has written before.
 * **References: **
 * (2001). //The Michigan Literacy Progress Profile//: State of Michigan Department of Education.

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