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    reading fluency by improving her words per minute (wpm) rate. Alyssa enjoys computerized learning and equates the computer with games. Alyssa needs repeated reading practice. The Fry phrases website I chose has number of levels so we can practice on both Alyssa’s independent reading level, as well as expose her to grade level material. The section I chose provides Fry words and phrases, but it uses them in a meaningful text sentence instead of having the words in isolation. The index flashcards

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    system can lead to activation in the other. For example, one can think of the word apple and also visualize the object apple. The dual coding theory holds that concrete language has the ability to activate both the verbal and the visual system, while abstract language activates only the verbal system (Clark & Paivio 1991; Kounios & Holcomb 1994). Previous studies in the field have shown that the imagery and concreteness of a word can influence its identification. Specifically, it has been suggested that

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    findings pinpointed “six critical factors underlying proficient reading performance at the late elementary, middle and high school levels. They are: • Fluency of text reading • Vocabulary or the breadth and depth of knowledge about the meaning of words; • Active and flexible use of reading strategies to enhance comprehension; • Background, or prior knowledge related to the content of the text being read; • Higher level reasoning and thinking skills; and • Motivation and engagement for understanding

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    noun a feeling of worry or anxiety fair (BEAUTIFUL) adjective OLD USE (of a woman) beautiful spell (MAGIC) noun [C] spoken words which are thought to have magical power, or (the condition of being under) the influence or control of such words bear (CARRY) verb [T] SLIGHTLY FORMAL to carry and move (something) to a place In the "Hymn to the Night" there are also several words related to the Old English such as "thrice" that means three times, thou, layest, thy, thee. The author also uses different

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    at some data for a child at the one-word stage of development (this could be video data for the CHILDES database, or observational/diary data you have collected from a child to whom you have access; the contextual function of one-word utterances can be hard to perceive in transcript-only data). Apply Greenfield and Smith’s analysis, based on the uses of holophrases, to this data. Remember that this analysis is focused on what a child is using their one-word utterances for, i.e. what the holophrases

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    what a word suggests beyond its basic definition. 2) Denotation- is the basic definition or dictionary meaning of a word. The connotation of a word is its emotional content. 3) Deductive Reasoning- Reasoning in which ideas are at the beginning and proof follows. Essays, textual commentary, and loose sentences are deductive. 4) Inductive Reasoning- Reasoning in which ideas come at the end. Global commentary and periodic sentences are inductive. 5) Thesaurus- A book that lists words in

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    properly depicted, these same skills can cause a negative impact, or deficiencies in literacy development. Phonemic Awareness One of the most crucial skills of literacy development is for a child to grasp the concept of spoken word. If a child understands that a word such as pill has three sounds, they may be headed down the right path. This part of phonemic awareness is call segmentation. Most often this skill develops in children who are exposed to a variety of language experiences. These experiences

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    例子来解读象声词。通过猜想和论证,阐释了象声词的起源,以及象声词词性的改变。 Key words: Onomatopoeia, Function, Origin, Nature of Onomatopoeia. Introduction Onomatopoeia is very important not only in our oral language but in our literary language like poets. It is not easy to have a study on them because of its tremendous number and complex pronunciation system. This small article mainly focus on the origin of onomatopoeia, the function of it and the pronunciation of these words. The most important thing is the connection between

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    literal forms of language makes it difficult to engage in productive thinking. Having the capacity to understand figurative language increases our ability to communicate with each other. By increasing our word bank we expand our knowledge base and increase our thinking capacity. Below are a list of ten words with their meaning, definitions, examples and appropriate circumstances in which to use them. 1. Describe the meaning and function of each term. 1. Idiom is a language, dialect or speaking style

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    In our society, words and what order those words fall in contribute to their meaning. That’s why it is very important to use words in the correct grammatical order, correct context and exact language. The power of words affects our senses, thinking, feelings creativity and the way we think. It is imperative that we must understand the phrases and meanings of words before they can properly be used. When language is shaped properly, it will assimilate into a culture. Since the English language is

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