- Definition
Metalinguistic awareness is when your child can think about and understand how language works, like recognizing different sounds, sentence structures, or how words are used in different situations. This skill helps them become better readers and communicators.
metalinguistic awareness is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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