Reading is the process of constructing meaning from text. Whether it be written, graphic, paper-based or digital, we use our contextual knowledge to assist us in understanding what we read, based on our social purpose and cultural background (Winch et al., 2014, p. 5). Traditionally, reading was viewed as a simple visual-cognitive skill and good reading was considered being able to read letters and pronounce words correctly. Comprehension was never the focus; however, we now see the purpose of reading as to construct and reconstruct the meaning of a text for a multitude of purposes (Emmitt, Hornsby, & Wilson, 2013, p. 5). The Ontario Ministry of Education (2003) signifies that reading success is critical during the foundation years of schooling
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4) when children can build the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and evaluate information to make meaning and express thoughts and opinions when interacting with others (Ewing & Maher, 2014, p. 1). Teaching young children to read is undoubtedly one of the most important gifts that teachers impart in the early years of a child's life. This essay will focus on the key elements of teaching reading and the balanced approach of teaching reading to young children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The ability to read is the right of every child. Teaching children to read is the responsibility of every teacher and parent or carer (Ontario. Ministry of Education, 2003, p. 2.3). Early literacy experience is about children finding meaning through the delight of having stories read and told to them; it is not about the decoding of the print until later (Winch et al., 2014, p. 173). Young children who have books read to them discover how to predict and express their opinions
4) when children can build the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and evaluate information to make meaning and express thoughts and opinions when interacting with others (Ewing & Maher, 2014, p. 1). Teaching young children to read is undoubtedly one of the most important gifts that teachers impart in the early years of a child's life. This essay will focus on the key elements of teaching reading and the balanced approach of teaching reading to young children with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The ability to read is the right of every child. Teaching children to read is the responsibility of every teacher and parent or carer (Ontario. Ministry of Education, 2003, p. 2.3). Early literacy experience is about children finding meaning through the delight of having stories read and told to them; it is not about the decoding of the print until later (Winch et al., 2014, p. 173). Young children who have books read to them discover how to predict and express their opinions