1.A.2 Understanding the importance of learning syntax, semantics, pragmatics, vocabulary, and text structures required for comprehensions of formal and written language of school, often called academic language

 

The four components of oral language all have a direct impact of the message a student is trying to communicate. They components all have to work in harmony in order for the message convey meaning and for the student to understand or comprehend what they are reading. Within each component, a different trigger is sent for the student to consider allowing the reader to process all of these elements together in what we understand as reading. The student must have all of the pieces of the puzzle in order for comprehension to make sense. Background knowledge has a very large impact on comprehension. Having something to relate to allows them understand what they are reading in a meaningful way. If students have a larger vocabulary, they will understand more words to help them understand what they are reading. If a student does not know the meaning of a word it is very difficult for students to understand what it is they are reading. It is also important to know about text structures in order to make sense of what they are reading. If a student is given a passage that isn’t grammatically correct, how will the student be able to understand what they are reading? More than likely, the student will be confused by the sentence structure. The semantics of the passage play a huge role in comprehension.