Children who write Today we tak a lon wok are in which of the following stages of writing?
A. Non-phonetic letter strings
B. Letter-like forms
C. Invented spelling
D. None of the above
Ques. 2Which aspect of writing do children mostly learn about through their observing family writing activities?
A. Formation of letters
B. Spelling of words
C. Purpose of writing
D. Punctuation of sentences
Ques. 3Describe key features of integrated, content-focused activities in a comprehensive early literacy program.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4Provide a rationale for using a direct instruction approach in early literacy teaching.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 5If a significant number of children need help with the same aspect of writing, which is the most appropriate phase of writing workshop to provide help with this skill or concept?
A. Focus lessons
B. Individual teacher conferences during writing time
C. Group share time
D. After writing has been published
Ques. 6Explain how you would teach kindergartners to recognize the letters of the alphabet.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 7Explain the main advantage of using children's names to teach letter recognition and phonics.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 8. Transitions:
A. rarely occur at the pre-K level.
B. should be lengthy so that children learn self-control.
C. should be as brief as possible
D. should never include educational activities
Ques. 9The alphabetic principle:
A. states that letters of the alphabet have a relationship with the speech sounds
B. maintains that children need to learn the alphabet before they can read words
C. is best taught using the letter-of-the week approach.
D. has been discredited by research.