What is a key aspect of an Early Emergent Reader's ability?

An Early Emergent Reader primarily focuses on the foundational skills necessary for beginning to read. One of the key aspects of this stage is the ability to read simple consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. CVC words are basic three-letter words that follow a simple phonetic pattern, making them accessible for early readers who are just starting to connect sounds with letters. Mastery of these words helps build the confidence and skills that are essential for progressing to more complex reading tasks.

In contrast, analyzing themes or summarizing stories typically reflects more advanced comprehension skills that develop later in the reading process. Recognizing numbers and letters is a foundational skill, but the ability to read CVC words signifies an important step in actual reading fluency, demonstrating the early reader’s ability to decode and make meaning from text.