Concepts of Print

Definition: Print awareness is the understanding and appreciation of the forms and functions of printed language. (Honig et al., 2018, P.72)

Research Findings

• Many students have few experiences with text or learning experiences associated with texts (Neuman, 1999; Neuman & Celano, 2001). 

• Learning the concepts of print early on influences children's language development, phonemic awareness, phonics, word reading, and reading/writing development (Morris, 1993; Roberts, 1992). 

ELA Standards for Concepts of Print

1.FL.PC.1

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

a.

Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence, such as first word,

capitalization, and ending punctuation.

K.FL.PC.1

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

a.

Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page.

b.

Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific

sequences of letters.

c.

Understand that words are separated by spaces in print; demonstrate one-to-one

correspondence between voice and print.

d.

Recognize and name all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet in isolation and

in connected text.

e.

Distinguish between pictures and words.