Vocabulary: Part 2: Definition of Terms

Directions: The following bold words are important to understand to prepare yourself to teach phonemic awareness and phonics. Please read each definition carefully. Make sure you understand the differences between the terms.

Vocabulary—the words we must know to communicate effectively.

Oral vocabulary—words that we use in speaking or recognize in listening.

Reading vocabulary—words we recognize or use in print.

Listening vocabulary—the words we need to know to understand what we hear.

Speaking vocabulary—the words we use when we speak.

Reading vocabulary—the words we need to know to understand what we read.

Writing vocabulary—the words we use in writing.