| 1. |
Language acquisition begins with 'comprehensible input'. |
| 2. |
Comprehensible input turns into 'output' of language,
or conversation. |
| 3. |
Most of the vocabulary we own comes from broad conversation, not reading, and is self-selected. |
| 4. |
The amount of vocabulary we own ultimately determines 'literacy'. |
| 5. |
Language is ambiguous and often inadequate for
human needs; thus war, violence and discord exist. |
| 6. |
Successful reading is ultimately determined by
comprehension of what is read, not simply decoding. |
| 7. |
Due to the ambiguity of language, we 'guess' when we
listen, read and view. |
| 8. |
Vocabulary enables us to 'guess' when we listen, read
and view. |
| 9. |
Abundant vocabulary enhances our ability to 'guess' effectively. |
| 10. |
The most literate among us are the best 'guessers'. |
