ch 10 quiz for exam

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

Contrary to earlier beliefs,if the environment is print-rich and supportive people are available, children gain concepts about reading and writing naturally.

​ At this stage of literacy development, children are in transition as they recognize alphabet letters, invent spellings, and read familiar, repetitive text.

Experimenters

Phonemic awareness is the

ability to hear and identify individual sounds and spoken words.

The No Child Left Behind law has the objective that every child will

be able to read by the end of third grade.

The approach to reading and writing that places the children and their needs at the center of the curriculum is called

whole language.

According to this type of rule, it is more socially acceptable to say, "Please open the door" than to shout, "OPEN THE DOOR!"

​ Pragmatics

Research shows which of the following regarding preschool/kindergarten children's speech?

Dramatic play is the setting for rich communication.

Which of the following is not a finding from research on culture preschool/kindergarten children's language development?

ELL students in preschool classroom had frequent interactions with English speaking peers.

According to Vygotsky, development proceeds from private speech to social speech

False

Semantic rules determine acceptable speech within context.

False

​ Prior to age six-and-a-half, children are able to learn very little about reading and writing

False

Research shows which of the following regarding preschool/kindergarten children's speech?

Kindergartners take part in complex conversation while engaged in open-ended activities.

​ At this stage of literacy development, children are aware that printed text carries messages, attempt to write in unconventional ways, and recognize some alphabet letters and logos.

Novices

The type of rules that determine that certain groups of sounds refer to particular referents (such as dog refers to a four-legged, fur-covered animal that barks and is usually a household pet) are

Semantics

Which of the following is not a finding from research on preschool/primary children's speech?

The language used by children during sociodramatic play does not reflect their real capabilities and normal language use.

Dyslexia is a condition where reading is difficult due to the inability to pull apart words that are heard

True

Invented spelling ability appears to be the key factor in attaining success in conventional reading.

True

Invented spellings provide the transition from Kindergarten to First Grade.

True

Language is a well-ordered system of rules that every member of a language community comprehends

True

Syntax is the system of rules used to put words in the proper order to make acceptable phrases and sentences.

True