Free NYSTCE Multi-Subject Grades 1-6 Flashcards

The discourse system is taxing the child. Phonological, orthographic and semantic processing look secure because words are decoded accurately and quickly, and syntax seems adequate because sentences are read correctly. What is missing is the ability to link sentences into a connected whole, using cohesive ties such as pronouns and transition words. Teaching the child to retell, ask who or what a pronoun refers to, and map paragraph relationships targets this level of language.