12 Questions Assignment
Q1-What ideas did you try or have you tried before with your kids?
Q2Look at these preschoolers playing. Write down one thing that may be of interest to them. Then suggest something you could do to take advantage of their interest and develop their language and literacy skills
Q3- What expressive (listening) and receptive (speaking) language skills does Elmo demonstrate? Watch the below Video
Q4- Now share a tip on the reflection forum about listening to children’s stories and how you might “spotlight” them for others in the classroom community. These questions can help you think about tips to share:
Q5- Name five ways conversation and storytelling help children develop literacy skills.
Q6- Watch how this teacher engages the child’s interest while reading the book.
Q7-Share a tip on the Discussion Forum of the strategy that you find most helpful. These questions can help you think about tips to share:
Q8- Which of the following is an example of environmental print?
- Street signs
- Both of these
- Food labels
Q9- Post one of your own “writing tricks” of the trade on the reflection forum.
Q10-How old might this child be based on the writing you see? How do you know?
- 3-4 years old
- 5
Q11- Share one activity or example in the article that you found helpful. Ask yourself these questions and share the answers: Is it similar to what you do? What is unique about their suggestions? Read the responses of other participants and expand on their thoughts as well.
Q12- Which of the following is one of “The Magic Six” skills that support reading success?
- Comprehension and text structure
- Communication and speaking
- Vocabulary
- All of these
- Writing
- Phonological Awareness
- Print and alphabet knowledge
