The national early literacy panel identified the key components of early literacy that affect later literacy achievement these are

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1. Phonological awareness: the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds of spoken language.

2. Print knowledge: understanding the conventions of print and how written language works.

3. Listening comprehension: the ability to understand and make meaning from spoken language.

4. Alphabet knowledge: knowing the names and sounds of letters and understanding their relationship to written language.

5. Vocabulary: the words a child knows and understands, which is crucial for reading comprehension.

6. Narrative skills: the ability to understand and tell stories, which is important for reading comprehension and writing.

7. Phonics and decoding: the ability to sound out words and recognize patterns in written language.

8. Fluency: the ability to read smoothly and with expression, which is important for comprehension.

9. Comprehension: the ability to understand and make meaning from written language.

These components are interconnected and build upon each other to support the development of strong literacy skills in children.