The Secret of Literacy: Making the Implicit Explicit

Literacy, the ability to read and write, is essential for success in today's world. It allows us to communicate, learn new things, and participate fully in our society. But what is literacy, exactly? And how do we learn to read and write?

The Secret of Literacy: Making the implicit, explicit

by David Didau

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Literacy is not simply a set of skills. It is a way of thinking about language and the world. Literate people are able to understand the written word, and they are able to express themselves in writing. They are also able to use language to learn new things and to solve problems.

Learning to read and write is a complex process that begins in early childhood. Children first learn to speak and understand their native language. Then, they begin to learn about the written word. They learn to recognize letters and sounds, and they begin to understand how words are put together to form sentences. As children continue to develop, they learn more and more about the conventions of written language. They learn how to use grammar and punctuation correctly, and they learn how to organize their writing in a logical way.

The process of learning to read and write is not always easy. It takes time and effort. But it is a rewarding process, and it is one of the most important things that we can do for our children.

The Implicit and Explicit Knowledge of Language

There are two types of knowledge that are involved in literacy: implicit knowledge and explicit knowledge.

Implicit knowledge is the knowledge that we have about language without being able to articulate it. We know how to speak and understand our native language, but we may not be able to explain the rules of grammar. We know how to read and write, but we may not be able to explain the spelling rules.

Explicit knowledge is the knowledge that we can articulate about language. We can explain the rules of grammar, and we can spell words correctly. We can also explain the different types of writing, and we can use language to persuade or inform others.

Both implicit and explicit knowledge are important for literacy. Implicit knowledge allows us to use language naturally and fluently. Explicit knowledge allows us to understand and analyze language. It also allows us to learn new things about language and to use it in new ways.

Making the Implicit Explicit

The secret of literacy is learning how to make the implicit explicit. This means learning how to articulate our knowledge of language. It means learning how to explain the rules of grammar and spelling. It also means learning how to use language to communicate our ideas effectively.

There are many ways to make the implicit explicit. One way is to simply talk about language. Talk about the different parts of speech, and talk about how words are put together to form sentences. Talk about the different types of writing, and talk about how to use language to persuade or inform others.

Another way to make the implicit explicit is to write about language. Write about your own experiences with literacy. Write about the challenges you have faced, and write about the things that have helped you to become a more literate person.

Writing about language can be a powerful way to learn about language. It can help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and it can help you to develop new strategies for learning.

Literacy is a powerful tool that can help us to learn, to communicate, and to participate fully in our society. The secret of literacy is learning how to make the implicit explicit. This means learning how to articulate our knowledge of language and how to use language effectively.

There are many ways to make the implicit explicit. One way is to simply talk about language. Another way is to write about language. Writing about language can be a powerful way to learn about language and to become a more literate person.

If you want to improve your literacy skills, start by making the implicit explicit. Talk about language, write about language, and read about language. The more you engage with language, the more you will learn about it. And the more you learn about language, the more literate you will become.

The Secret of Literacy: Making the implicit, explicit

by David Didau

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3469 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	242 pages
Paperback	:	28 pages
Item Weight	:	3.06 ounces
Dimensions	:	7.87 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches

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