Exam 13: Language Development Through the Curriculum

A picture of an elephant wearing red sneakers is funny to a child because they recognize ______.

At age six, Olivia finds learning two languages to be quite easy. However, as an adult, she has difficulty learning a third language. This example reaffirms the ______ view of language development.

Give an example that shows how syntax changes from very young children to older children. Explain the difference.

Which example promotes literacy development the most?

Why is the use of vocabulary counts in the study of language development limited?

Which example shows phonics?

To help children learn English as a second language, pair concrete objects or demonstration of actions with new words.

Which example would most likely be said by a toddler?

A teacher uses a play cell phone to encourage a child to talk. This approach would most likely be used with a child who has ______ impairments.

A(n) ______ of children speak a language other than English at home.

Which view of language development sees it as being primarily influenced by internal factors?

Families often assume that learning to read and write begins in elementary school and is best left until the child reaches the appropriate age.

Which would be most effective way to help children with cognitive disabilities learn literacy skills?

Which example shows a language enlarger?

Primary children's language and literacy development is considered to be on a continuum of earlier experiences.

The interrelationship between words is called the ______.

A small group of school-age children creates the first page of a newspaper for an imaginary land they created. This activity would most likely support ______.

The interactionist view sees language development as primarily being caused by an interaction between ______.

If another child in the class speaks the first language of a child who is learning English, interaction between the two should be ______.

Explain the process children go through when learning a second language and how it affects their cognitive skills.