Select the Statement(s) That Correctly Describes Young Children's Literacy Development

Multiple Choice

Select the statement(s) that correctly describes young children's literacy development.

A) Prior to age six-and-a-half, children are able to learn very little about reading and writing.
B) Oral language must be fully developed before written language can be understood.
C) Contrary to earlier beliefs,if the environment is print-rich and supportive people are available, children gain concepts about reading and writing naturally.
D) Prior to age six-and-a-half, children are able to learn very little about reading and writing and oral language must be fully developed before written language can be understood.