Vocabulary - Semantics refers to acquisition of words and their meaning. Some instructional areas might be one or two word concepts, using or understanding verbs, adjectives, prepositions, categorization, definition, words with multiple meanings, analogies, figurative language and implied meanings. Syntax - Morphology refers to using correct word order and grammar. Some language problems require step by step instruction of plurals, possessives, verb tense, pronouns, Wh-questions, or sentence construction.
Pragmatics refers to actually using language to communicate.
Students might need direct instruction on listening, question comprehension, problem solving, conversational skills, taking turns, and exchanging information. Our next thought might be for the little brothers and sisters of our school children. Current research is showing us how important proper mental and language stimulation are for a child during the first three years of life. . . . After repeated readings, children use more language and respond more frequently to questions in more complex ways than they do after hearing only a single reading of a story. When I am using Whole Language Expansion strategies, this should not be confused with Whole Language reading instruction.