Question 1

In selecting children's books, a teacher needs to think, "Could I read this book enthusiastically?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Second language learning ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   is easy for young children
B)   is best acquired with reading and writing
C)   works best if each parent speaks a different language
D)   occurs either simultaneously or in successive acquisitionE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Name at least three ways to use the environment and daily schedule to help second-language learners.

Accepted Answer

Have a set routine, provide safe havens ...

Question 4

Match the word or phrase with its most appropriate definition.
-When a child with one language then enters the world of a second language

Accepted Answer

A)   Bilingualism
B)   Simultaneous acquisition
C)   Successive acquisition
D)   MultilingualismE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Match the conclusion with the research finding.
-Language is a process of experience and maturation.

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A)   There are stages of language growth with individual variations in timing.
B)   Children use language to communicate but don't see it as an entity itself.
C)   Child language is unique to a child's age and linguistic level.
D)   High-quality programs can reduce the degree of delay for high-risk children.
E)   The more experiences a child has, the more there is to talk about.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

A topic web ____.

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A)   is a way to begin a project
B)   is best done with teachers at a staff meeting
C)   is difficult to use with children
D)   is a good project for parents to make at homeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Match the conclusion with the research finding.
-Experiences help build language.

Accepted Answer

A)   There are stages of language growth with individual variations in timing.
B)   Children use language to communicate but don't see it as an entity itself.
C)   Child language is unique to a child's age and linguistic level.
D)   High-quality programs can reduce the degree of delay for high-risk children.
E)   The more experiences a child has, the more there is to talk about.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The stages of early literacy include _____.

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A)   awareness and exploration
B)   experimenting with reading and writing
C)   early reading and writing
D)   transitional reading and writing
E)   All of these are correct.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 9

Match the word or phrase with its most appropriate definition.
-When a person can speak in a language other than the native language with a degree of fluency

Accepted Answer

A)   Bilingualism
B)   Simultaneous acquisition
C)   Successive acquisition
D)   MultilingualismE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Language development is primarily a process of maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the example with the teacher consideration.
-Bilingualism

Accepted Answer

A)   Draw out those with fewer skills.
B)   Understand normal and abnormal language skills.
C)   Teachers talk at and for children too often.
D)   Invite home languages into the classroom.
E)   Try to understand what children mean.F)  Aim for consistency in adult-child relationships.G) A) and B)
H) B) and C)

Question 12

Match the holistic strategy with its acronym.
-Drop everything and read

Accepted Answer

A)   DEAR
B)   Huddle groups
C)   Book Bragging
D)   SSTE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Speech skills include the ability to learn vocabulary, the ability to put words together in complete sentences, and the ability to understand when others speak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the example with its receptive language strategy.
-Ask children to use words to paint verbal and mental pictures.

Accepted Answer

A)   "You put it where?"
B)   "I hear your words; do you mean this?"
C)   "Tell me about your dream."
D)   "Put your lunch on your desk, then wash your hands."
E)   "Please go sit on the rug next to the chairs.".F)  "Tell me what you think will happen to the eggs in the incubator."G) A) and B)
H) D) and E)

Question 15

List at least three suggestions as to how adults can respond to children's problems with language and literacy in helpful ways.

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Pay attention when the child talks to yo...

Question 16

How can teachers plan a curriculum that uses language skills?

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Teachers plan for language curriculum by...

Question 17

Match the conclusion with the research finding.
-Language experiences during preschool and kindergarten are reflected in later literary success.

Accepted Answer

A)   There are stages of language growth with individual variations in timing.
B)   Children use language to communicate but don't see it as an entity itself.
C)   Child language is unique to a child's age and linguistic level.
D)   High-quality programs can reduce the degree of delay for high-risk children.
E)   The more experiences a child has, the more there is to talk about.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Puppets are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   children's confidants and friends
B)   scary to young children
C)   not necessary for your classroom
D)   None of these are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Reading is a technical skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the stage of language development with its appropriate description.
-Babbling

Accepted Answer

A)   Response to language
B)   Vocalization
C)   Word development
D)   Sentences
E)   ElaborationF)  Graphic representationG) B) and C)
H) C) and F)

Exam 13: Curriculum Planning for the Mind: Language and Literacy Development

Match the conclusion with the research finding. -Language experiences during preschool and kindergarten are reflected in later literary success.

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Speech skills include the ability to learn vocabulary, the ability to put words together in complete sentences, and the ability to understand when others speak.

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Match the word or phrase with its most appropriate definition. -When a child with one language then enters the world of a second language

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Second language learning ____.

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Match the holistic strategy with its acronym. -Drop everything and read

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Match the conclusion with the research finding. -Experiences help build language.

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How can teachers plan a curriculum that uses language skills?

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A topic web ____.

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Match the example with its receptive language strategy. -Ask children to use words to paint verbal and mental pictures.

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Match the conclusion with the research finding. -Language is a process of experience and maturation.

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Language development is primarily a process of maturation.

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Puppets are _____.

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Reading is a technical skill.

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Name at least three ways to use the environment and daily schedule to help second-language learners.

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Match the word or phrase with its most appropriate definition. -When a person can speak in a language other than the native language with a degree of fluency

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The stages of early literacy include _____.

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Match the stage of language development with its appropriate description. -Babbling

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List at least three suggestions as to how adults can respond to children's problems with language and literacy in helpful ways.

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In selecting children's books, a teacher needs to think, "Could I read this book enthusiastically?"

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Match the example with the teacher consideration. -Bilingualism

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