The language of academic discourse, which is crucial to academic progress beyond grade 3 is learned by all children through literacy: there are no native speakers of academic language!

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Language is a very important part of life, but it is only mastered once you learn to read. The best way to learn how to speak is by listening to people around you. The best way to learn how to write is by putting pen to paper.

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