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    Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2
    Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2
    Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2
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    Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2

    By David A. Sousa

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    Features 96 pages of brain testing and expanding quizzes and tests for children in grades K-2
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSkyhorse
    Release dateSep 22, 2015
    ISBN9781510701151
    Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2

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      Brain-Compatible Activities, Grades K-2 - David A. Sousa

      CHAPTER 1

      Language Arts

      The human brain is not hardwired for reading. Our brains can master spoken language quickly. However, because the act of reading is not a survival skill, the brain requires explicit training in reading. Learning to read requires three neural systems and the development of skills that work together to help the brain decode abstract symbols into meaningful language. The visual processing system sees the printed word; the auditory processing system sounds out the word; and the frontal lobe integrates the information to produce meaning. It is a bidirectional and parallel process that requires phonemes be processed at the same time. Reading is testament to the brain’s remarkable ability to sift through input and establish meaningful patterns and systems.

      Reading is one of the most difficult skills for the brain to master, and under current legislation, students must master it at earlier ages than ever. It is crucial, therefore, that you choose activities that capture students’ attention and promote retention. While the following activities are content-specific, they can be easily modified to fit your curriculum.

      As the brain is developing skills to decode the meaning of sounds and symbols, it is creating semantic and syntactic networks that aid in communication. Verbal and written communication involves syntax and semantics to create meaning. The syntactic network uses the rules of language, or grammar. The semantic network combines the components of language and the mind’s search for meaning. The brain holds two separate stores for semantics, one for verbally based information and another for image-based information. Using concrete images to teach abstract concepts will greatly increase retention. The brain builds on speaking skills to develop and refine all language abilities—speaking, reading, writing, and

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