RDG 420 Wk 1 - Language and Literacy Brochure

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RDG/420 Elementary Methods - Reading/Language Arts The Latest Version A+ Study Guide **********************************************

RDG 420 Entire Course Link https://www.onlinehelp123.com/rdg-420 ********************************************** RDG 420 Wk 1 - Language and Literacy Brochure Scenario: As a member of your school’s literacy committee, you have been tasked with creating a brochure or handout to include in a “New Teacher” binder for newly hired elementary classroom teachers. Part of this binder will focus on the science of reading, including materials to help support teachers as they plan and teach reading and writing lessons. Create a brochure or handout to include in the New Teacher binder. Include the following information: 

A list of at least 5 key connections between cognition, language skills and literacy development

Note: Think about how oral language and cognition influence a child’s reading development.

An explanation or list of the reasons why orthographic knowledge is essential for reading development

A discussion of the 5 reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension) and why they are important for literacy development

A description of each stage of literacy development A brief definition of the following language terms with an example of each: phonology, morphology, sound-symbol relationship, semantics, discourse, syntax

Consult this week’s textbook readings and additional resources found in the Week 1 Learning Activities folder, as well as University Library resources as you develop your handout/brochure.


In addition to the content you include, your document will be graded on visual appeal (color, graphics, headings, clipart, etc.). Note: You may find helpful resources for creating your brochure or infographic in the Technology Resources Library. You may also consider using the Brochure Builder. Submit your assignment.


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