Reading+Process+-+Group+2


 * HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE PROCESS OF READING?**


 * What is Reading? (Pg. 8 - Secondary Literacy)
 * has several distinct layers - the largest layers are decoding and comprehension
 * __Decoding__
 * there are four parts to decoding
 * the student has to be able to quickly pick up on all aspects of decoding
 * all must executed quickly with little cognitive energy so they can just make meaning out of the text instead of the individuals parts of the reading
 * book and print awareness
 * understanding the function of print and characteristics of otherwise print materials
 * phonemic and phonological awareness
 * knowing the "ch" vs "tr" (chair vs train)
 * alphabetic priniple phonics
 * knowing that the letter "c" can make different sounds depending on the letters surrounding it
 * word recognition
 * understanding prefix and suffix
 * __Comprehension__
 * the ability to actively read and understand language
 * fluency
 * reading that is smooth and full of expression
 * background knowledge
 * helps determine the meaning of words and how they are used in a specific domain
 * vocabulary knowledge
 * if you do not know what the words mean or associations to know the meaning, you will continue to struggle with reading