Model
Digital Document
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Description
A sequence for materials in English beginning reading lessons is proposed
for native speakers of Mikasuki. This sequence utilizes to the greatest
possible extent the native linguistic background of Mikasuki-speaking
students while including most of the skills taught to native English
speakers in traditional materials. The presentation is based on two
criteria: 1) an analysis of the phonological similarities and differences
between Mikasuki and English, and 2) a linguistic approach to beginning
reading instruction, which emphasizes the gradual and systematic introduction
of regular sound-spelling patterns. Using these criteria it is
possible to order the presentation of English phonemes and graphemes in
terms of their predicted difficulty for the Mikasuki-speaking student.
These are systematically presented to improve the Mikasuki-speaker's
chances of establishing a, positive achievement base at each stage of
the learning process.
for native speakers of Mikasuki. This sequence utilizes to the greatest
possible extent the native linguistic background of Mikasuki-speaking
students while including most of the skills taught to native English
speakers in traditional materials. The presentation is based on two
criteria: 1) an analysis of the phonological similarities and differences
between Mikasuki and English, and 2) a linguistic approach to beginning
reading instruction, which emphasizes the gradual and systematic introduction
of regular sound-spelling patterns. Using these criteria it is
possible to order the presentation of English phonemes and graphemes in
terms of their predicted difficulty for the Mikasuki-speaking student.
These are systematically presented to improve the Mikasuki-speaker's
chances of establishing a, positive achievement base at each stage of
the learning process.
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