![]() In addition, through the poetry in our books, The Zigzag Zebra and Lizard Lou, and through the read-alouds, children absorb language patterns that are not used as frequently in normal conversation, but that are commonly used in books. In the All About Reading Pre-reading program, we foster listening comprehension by discussing stories and characters, expanding vocabulary, and exposing children to a wide variety of listening experiences. ![]() Tone of voice, pauses between words, where the emphasis is placed in a sentence, and the rhythm and pattern of speech all have an impact on the meaning of the words being spoken and the message they are meant to convey. ![]() It develops as they are read to and as they engage in conversation with their parents. Listening comprehension begins at a young age as babies interact with people around them. You use these same comprehension skills when you read. ![]() Listening comprehension isn’t just hearing what is said-it is the ability to understand the words and relate to them in some way.įor example, when you hear a story read aloud, good listening comprehension skills enable you to understand the story, remember it, discuss it, and even retell it in your own words. Listening comprehension is the precursor to reading comprehension, so it’s an important skill to develop. By Marie Rippel What Is Listening Comprehension?
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