Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (ELLN)
Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (ELLN)
Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (ELLN)
Language,
Literacy, and
Numeracy
(ELLN)
Module 1
• This module, which consists of
three lessons, focuses on the
foundations of early language
and literacy development and
instruction.
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Lesson 2: The Domains of Literac
y: What Do We Teach?
14 DOMAIN OF LITERACY
Domain 1 - Attitude Toward
Literacy, Language, and
Literature
- Having a sense of being a
reader, and developing individual
choices and tastes for texts to
read for various purposes, such
as for learning or for pleasure
Domain 2 - Oral Language (in the
language of literacy)
Knowledge of the
structure, meanings,
and uses of oral
language
Domain 3 - Listening
Comprehension
The ability to understand and make
sense of spoken language; a complex
and active process requiring
vocabulary knowledge and
intentional and thoughtful interaction
between the listener and the text
Domain 4 - Book and Print
Knowledge