Kevin Flanigan
A Concept of Word in Text: A Pivotal Event in Early Reading Acquisition
purpose study examine model early reading acquisition hinged phenomenon seldom explored beginning reading research childs concept word text previous research early literacy acquisition centered role phonological awarenessthe ability consciously attend manipulate sound structure spoken languageplays early reading development however small promising line research suggests childrens ability match spoken words written words reading connected texta concept word textis pivotal event early reading acquisition bridges primitive form phonological awareness sophisticated form phonological awareness study 56 kindergarten children assessed measures beginning consonant awareness concept word text full phoneme segmentation ability spelling ability word recognition ability analysis data supported proposed model essentially replicated previous study morris 1993 important findings study strongly support notion childs concept word text plays linchpin role early reading acquisition results general line work may inform early identification children risk reading failure beginning reading instruction future research early literacy acquisition