For tonight's class we considered how we learn to read. We looked at the four major processes that we need to be able to complete to allow us to read.
Orthographic processor-receives info from eyes
Phonological processor
-sounds are attached to letters
Meaning processor
-tries to find out what each word means
Context processor-predict letters, words
-interprets series of words
In reflection, I realise that I had no idea how complicated of a process it is to read. For me it is so automatic, at this point of my life, that I take for granted all the brain functioning that goes into reading. Posted above is the concept web that my group completed on this topic. As well as representing much of what we learnt about reading, it also shows what we have learnt about using the program Inspiration. I can see so many uses for this program with my students....especially those that struggle with organisation in writing. It is a great tool!
Great diagram! Your group touched on some interesting steps of what happens in the brain.
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