Question 1

The shared writing strategy helps children realize __________.&#10;A) that what is said can be written down in print&#10;B) that they can work cooperatively with peers&#10;C) that print can be read back as oral language&#10;D) a and c

Accepted Answer

The shared writing strategy helps children understand that spoken language can be transcribed into written form (A) and that written text can be read aloud as oral language (C).

Question 2

The single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills required for reading is __________.&#10;A) bringing environmental print (EP) into the classroom&#10;B) reading aloud to children&#10;C) creating a classroom library&#10;D) having children engage in dramatic play

Accepted Answer

Reading aloud to children is the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills required for reading. It exposes children to language, print, and storytelling, and helps them develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of environmental print?&#10;A) an alphabet chart in a classroom&#10;B) the print in a storybook&#10;C) a menu in a restaurant&#10;D) a message that a teacher has written on the chalkboard

Accepted Answer

Environmental print refers to the print found in everyday life, such as signs, labels, and logos. A menu in a restaurant is an example of environmental print as it is part of the everyday environment outside of educational or literary contexts.

Question 4

Functional print includes __________.&#10;A) labels&#10;B) lists&#10;C) schedules&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Functional print includes labels, lists, and schedules as they all serve practical purposes in organizing and conveying information.

Question 5

Your text states that storybook reading accomplishes everything except __________.&#10;A) exposing children to more complex grammar and to vocabulary that is not used in everyday conversations&#10;B) Helping children learn to settle down and listen&#10;C) Storybook reading building children's content knowledge&#10;D) Storybook reading builds children's comprehension

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Promoting the child's active engagement in the shared-reading experience is important for children with special needs.

Accepted Answer

Promoting active engagement in shared-reading helps children with special needs develop language, literacy, and social skills by making the experience more interactive and tailored to their learning needs.

Question 7

Teachers should try to avoid repeated readings of storybooks.

Accepted Answer

Repeated readings of storybooks can enhance children's comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, making it a beneficial practice in education.

Question 8

Storybook time is one of the easiest times for teachers with ELL students.

Accepted Answer

Storybook time can be challenging for teachers with ELL students as they may struggle with language comprehension and vocabulary, requiring additional support and strategies to ensure understanding.

Question 9

During an individual experience story, each student meets individually with the teacher while the teacher dictates a story for the student to write.

Accepted Answer

In an individual experience story, the student typically dictates the story to the teacher, who writes it down, rather than the teacher dictating the story to the student.

Question 10

Book bags contain a collection of high-quality books and offer informal, interactive activities for extending children's language and literacy acquisition.

Accepted Answer

Book bags are designed to support children's language and literacy development by providing engaging books and activities that encourage interaction and learning.

Question 11

Explain why storybook reading plays such an important role in children's early literacy development.

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Question 12

The parents of a three-year-old ask you for advice on promoting their child's early literacy learning. What would you recommend?

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Question 13

Explain how teachers can set up a well-designed library center. What are some important physical features to remember when designing a library center?

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Deck 4: Emergent Literacy Strategies