Chapter 3 ABC's
What's an example of a scaffolded question that would be a 'why' question?
"Why did Max think this person here was his sister?"
What is cognitive reframing?
involves turning a negative situation into a positive one
Why isn't reading a story one time enough?
doesn't support learning fully or to foster true love of a story
What is syntax?
word order
What is tier 2?
words not used everyday
What's the main difference between simple and complex stories?
-complex has plot and simple doesn't -complex has richer language and more sophisticated vocab
How can you teach print concepts using a book? Should you use predictable or complex stories?
-underline print from left to right, ask children to find specific letters or words -predictable
What is fast mapping?
-young children link the meaning of a new word to its referent -the actual object a word names
How do you pick vocab words?
Tier 1 and Tier 2
What information should you keep in mind when selecting a storybook?
book's complexity and its potential interest to young children, richness of a book's language, values it conveys, appropriateness of storybook's illustrations and size
Why are teachers necessary when using digital texts?
adults scaffold digital texts by referencing illustrations and animation to label images with words, explaining concepts and events presented in the text, and connecting text to background
What are some suggestions for student seating for whole-group reading?
all children must be able to see teacher and books illustrations
Should you be concerned about a silent period when working with ELL students?
although a silent period is common during first few months of exposure to new language, receptive language is being cultivated even if you ELLs don't produce the second language
What suggestions does the text give for commenting/questioning during a story?
answer fully, but as briefly as possible, and then continue reading
What are the pros and cons of book size?
big books have more visible pictures but they draw to much attention to pictures so kids don't listen
What is the focus of children's storybooks?
characters, setting, and events
How can a large receptive vocabulary help in later years?
contributes to reading and comprehension
What are the do's and don'ts for a second or third reading?
don't ask lots of questions before beginning second reading
What is tier 1?
everyday words
What is content knowledge?
general knowledge developed from what was read
How does hearing stories help children understand other people?
helps children learn about emotions, support their language development, and help them acquire general knowledge
Teachers want to maximize learning during story reading, but it should also be...
interesting and full of delight
What directions does the text give for reading a story?
introduce the story; use voice, gesture, pacing, gaze, expression; point to illustrations; provide comprehension asides; respond to children's comments and questions; engage in thoughtful discussions after story reading
Many experience pleasure from reading and listening to stories because...
it comes from the beautifully crafted language that differs from the ordinary language
Why should you save discussion questions until the end of the story?
it maintains the story's flow and gives kids considerable information to draw upon
Why is visual literacy not purely visual?
it requires background knowledge, attention to text information and reasoning
Should I ask children to provide word meaning?
no, it requires a full stop and a long break
Should I present key words before I start reading the book?
no, preteaching takes words out of context and results in ver didactic instructional experience
Should I simplify words or substitute an easier word for a sophisticated word?
no. use sophisticated word and multiple exposures, both within book context and other settings
How can you deepen the meaning of the story after circle time?
play a word meaning clue game, using key words from stories
How can you set the expectations for whole-group reading?
sit on a chair so kids stay seated
What three areas are supported in understanding the complexity of language?
syntax, grammar, and pragmatics
What is onomatopoeia?
the use of sound/pronunciation to convey a word's meaning
List ideas for problem/resolution, inferential questions, and identifying key vocabulary
topic for discussion after a first reading might explore the problem and resolution, integrate and reason about text
What should you do if a word is too hard to explain?
try not to explain it, it will become to complicated
What is pragmatics?
understand effect of context on language
