Facilitating the process of early literacy at home: The short story as literary recourse for improving linguistic ability.

  • María Elsa Porta CONICET-UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CUYO-ARGENTINA Universidad Nacional de Cuyo Instituto de Lingüística y Filología Facultad de Filosofía y Letras
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_DIDA.2013.v25.42243
Keywords: beginning literacy, linguistic skills, home literacy environment

Abstract

This paper outlines strategies that parents and/or care-givers can employ at home to promote early linguistic ability in kindergarten and first-grade children and facilitate beginning reading skills. The strategies are designed such that parents may obtain the greatest competency in and understanding of how to best develop linguistic ability in children by utilizing short stories. This paper details fundamental theories and outlines practical guidelines necessary to establishing a home environment rich in literary and linguistic experiences.

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Published
2013-05-20
How to Cite
Porta M. E. (2013). Facilitating the process of early literacy at home: The short story as literary recourse for improving linguistic ability. Didáctica. Lengua y Literatura, 25, 221-230. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_DIDA.2013.v25.42243
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Vol. 25 (2013)
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