Deck 4: Emergent Literacy Strategies

Question 1

The shared writing strategy helps children realize __________.

A) that what is said can be written down in print
B) that they can work cooperatively with peers
C) that print can be read back as oral language
D) a and c

Answer 1

a and c

Question 2

The single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills required for reading is __________.

A) bringing environmental print (EP) into the classroom
B) reading aloud to children
C) creating a classroom library
D) having children engage in dramatic play

Answer 2

reading aloud to children

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of environmental print?

A) an alphabet chart in a classroom
B) the print in a storybook
C) a menu in a restaurant
D) a message that a teacher has written on the chalkboard

Answer 3

a menu in a restaurant

Question 4

Functional print includes __________.

A) labels
B) lists
C) schedules
D) all of the above

Question 5

Your text states that storybook reading accomplishes everything except __________.

A) exposing children to more complex grammar and to vocabulary that is not used in everyday conversations
B) Helping children learn to settle down and listen
C) Storybook reading building children's content knowledge
D) Storybook reading builds children's comprehension

Question 6

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

Question 7

Teachers should try to avoid repeated readings of storybooks.

Question 8

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

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.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

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?

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?