Education
Word Attack Skills
Word attack skills are strategies used by readers to decode unfamiliar words, primarily through the analysis of word structure, phonetics, and context clues. These skills are fundamental to reading comprehension and fluency, especially for beginning readers and language learners.
Key components:
- Phonemic awareness
- Understanding of letter-sound relationships
- Recognition of word patterns and structures
- Use of context clues
Developing strong word attack skills is essential for building reading confidence and independence across all subject areas.