Development of PA in children is part of the pre-reading curriculum in pre-school and kindergarten. It is often further developed in the primary grades. Many adult beginning and low intermediate readers are deficient in PA.
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Phonemic Awareness (PA) is the ability to manipulate the sounds
of syllables and letters in words. "What is sidewalk without
side?"; "What is the first sound in cat?"
Development of PA in children is part of the pre-reading curriculum in pre-school and kindergarten. It is often further developed in the primary grades. Many adult beginning and low intermediate readers are deficient in PA. |
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