Deck 18: Creative Language Experiences

Question 1

Pretend reading is also called emergent reading.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Second language learners should be corrected directly when they make an error.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Reading aloud to children is a large-group language arts activity.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Good listening requires passive attention.

Question 5

The ability to speak is related to the ability to understand.

Question 6

When one is speaking with children learning English, use repetition.

Question 7

Almost all ABC books are not appropriate for young children.

Question 8

The anti­bias curriculum was developed by the National Association of Young Children's ABC Task Force.

Question 9

We should underestimate the ability of a young child to get a message across.

Question 10

Children in the middle- to upper-elementary levels still enjoy illustrated books.

Question 11

For children learning English, it is best to stick with the use of basal readers.

Question 12

Drama, art, dance, or music based on children's literature can be a good vehicle for learning English vocabulary.

Question 13

Young children can often act as if they understand when they really do not.

Question 14

It is best to use a storytelling voice when reading to children.

Question 15

Literacy begins at age 2 and continues throughout life.

Question 16

Language is part of a child's total development.

Question 17

Writing is more a small motor skill than an emerging literacy skill.

Question 18

It is best to be repetitious when speaking with children learning English.

Question 19

An inclusive environment is one that addresses the daily-life realities of cultural diversity and attitudes and behaviors as part of this reality.

Question 20

One of the most effective parts of the curriculum to begin an anti-bias curriculum is in the math area.

Question 21

A 2-year-old says about:

A) 50 words.
B) 10 words.
C) 100 words.
D) 500 words.

Question 22

Children's books for preschoolers include:

A) lift the flap, pop-ups and pull-tab books.
B) sports, history, and fantasy books.
C) cloth, touch-and-feel, and board books.
D) lots of text, few pictures, and many pages.

Question 23

Teacher-centered classrooms have more language richness than child-centered.

Question 24

In small groups, children have less anxiety.

Question 25

Four skills involved in the development of language are:

A) reading, writing, counting, and investigating.
B) counting, investigating, cooperation, and spelling.
C) reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
D) speaking, listening, climbing, and walking.

Question 26

is a form of language in which words or sounds are used to convey meanings.

Question 27

A deficit perspective is based on "funds of knowledge."

Question 28

An ABC book on wild animals is:

A) not a good ABC book for young children.
B) a good ABC book for science activities.
C) a good ABC book for young children.
D) not a good ABC book for young children, but is a good ABC book for science activities.

Question 29

An example of a speech overgeneralization is:

A) "I poured milk."
B) "I thinked alot."
C) "I walked the dog."
D) "I jumped rope."

Question 30

When reading with infants and toddlers:

A) pick the book for them.
B) allow freedom and choice.
C) make them sit for the entire story.
D) the larger group the better.

Question 31

Pretend reading is also called:

A) emergent reading.
B) fake reading.
C) toddler reading.
D) reading along.

Question 32

A transformational perspective means families are viewed as knowledgeable and skillful.

Question 33

The best ABC books focus on:

A) at least two central ideas or concepts and the alphabet sequence.
B) a central idea or concept and the alphabet sequence.
C) only the alphabet.
D) all of the above.

Question 34

Creative language arts only involves teaching information to children.

Question 35

A 3-year-old:

A) enjoys looking at books.
B) points to ears, eyes, or nose when asked.
C) uses simple phrases and sentences.
D) all of the above.

Question 36

Reading bilingual books gives children an opportunity to be exposed to multiple languages.

Question 37

In working with an English as a Second Language learner:

A) start quickly.
B) focus on both languages.
C) use long sentences.
D) start slowly.

Question 38

is a mastery of language.

Question 39

Listening is:

A) quiet.
B) active.
C) passive.
D) distracting.

Question 40

When you display the letters of the alphabet, place them:

A) so that they are easy for you to use with children.
B) so that they do not get dog­eared from children's use.
C) in the front of the room.
D) so that children can see them.

Question 41

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Asks who, what, where, and why questions

Question 42

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Reads simple words

Question 43

Literacy includes mastery of ________, __________, ________, and __________.

Question 44

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Repeats a few words

Question 45

How old would a child be who could carry out a sequence of two unrelated directions?

Question 46

"I tooked the ball" is an example of a language .

Question 47

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Likes to talk and carries on elaborate conversations

Question 48

Why can children sing songs about things they do not understand?

Question 49

How do we develop a child's literacy?

Question 50

An environment that addresses both the daily-life realities of cultural diversity and the potentially biased attitudes and behaviors that are part of this reality is .

Question 51

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Waves bye-bye

Question 52

The ABC Task Force developed the in the year .

Question 53

Match each age group with the correct description below.
a. 6 months and up
b. 12-18 months
c. 2-3 years
d. 5-6 years
e. 3-4 years
f. 4-5 years
Responds to simple directions