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Children's Literacy Building Blocks

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What do children learn to use in order to interpret words and understand their meanings?

Punctuation marks
Sound-letter relationships
Word order and context (correct)
Syntactic structures

Why is providing children with a variety of narrative and informational books important?

To develop and comprehend new vocabulary (correct)
To hinder their comprehension strategies
To limit their reading experiences
To focus solely on syntax and grammar

What does written language demand more from children compared to their everyday spoken language?

Vocabulary knowledge (correct)
Speech clarity
Pronunciation accuracy
Speed of communication

What is a key aspect of comprehension in written language besides word meanings?

Development of meaningful ideas from groups of words (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it stated that written language is not just speech written down?

It offers new vocabulary, language patterns, thoughts, and ways of thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What aids in the development of comprehension strategies for children when they read?

Reflecting upon and thinking critically about their reading (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should children learn and apply as they read to enhance their comprehension?

Comprehension strategies (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can children develop new vocabulary according to the text?

Through wide reading and direct vocabulary instruction (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do children benefit from reading and comprehending new words and texts?

They improve their linguistic skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What form does written language offer according to the text?

New vocabulary, language patterns, thoughts, and ways of thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers

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