Learning to Be Literate: Development of Spoken and Written Language

Garton, A. et al.

ISBN 10: 0631158340 / ISBN 13: 9780631158349

Published by Basil Blackwell, 1989

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0631158340.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Be Literate: Development of Spoken and Written Language
• Publisher: Basil Blackwell
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631158340
• ISBN 13: 9780631158349
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Poor

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Synopsis

The second edition of this successful book describes and explains the development of children's spoken and written language. Drawing on both classical and recent research studies, the processes whereby literacy is achieved during the period from infancy to about 8 years of age are traced. The authors emphasize the importance of early experiences with language in relation to later developments of literacy, highlighting the connections between learning to talk and learning to read and write.
Garton and Pratt argue that the social contexts within which talking, reading and writing are learned are essential for the development of literacy. Theoretical positions and research studies that support the argument are discussed, to provide a broad contextual framework. Early chapters describe the processes of spoken language development and the theoretical explanations put forward to account for them. Subsequent chapters discuss the development of reading and writing, as well as theoretical connections between spoken and written language development.