Oral Language and the Reading Process

    Oral language is the backbone of the reading process.  The written word is simply oral language written down. Students who have been exposed to quality and correct language orally will have an easier time understanding the nuances of written language. This is especially true with grammar, often times we can tell if something is correct simply by how it sounds. For example, "There are four dogs" as opposed to "There is four dogs".  Students exposed to correct oral language will have a much easier time with both the reading process and written language.