Hi Jennifer, I think that language shapes our thinking and vice versa. Also, by verbalizing our thoughts we expand our language and our thinking especially because we often do this with others though it may start out as a solitary activity. Without a means to express our thinking (language) we wouldn't be able to communicate our thoughts but without thoughts or thinking there would be no need for language. So, good questions. Which comes first? Does it matter? As always, more questions than answers. Elisa
Elisa Waingort Grade 2 Spanish Bilingual Dalhousie Elementary Calgary, Canada Elisa You are right, of course, our students are of course, thinking but may not know productive ways to think about text as they read. But to play devil's advocate here, would there be any thinking at all without language? Do newborn babies think or does thinking and reasoning come with language in general...so that by improving language you improve or even create, thinking? We're getting pretty deep philosophically here for a Saturday morning, aren't we? LOL! Jennifer I
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