This essay must be minimum one paragraph, but it’s allowed to be multi-paragraph. I have the choice to pick one of four prompts. I will leave that up to you based on what you know about the novel. The prompts are as listed: Fate and free will are key themes in this novel. From your […]

It really is not too important for young children to memorize the poems they hear. 1. Memorizing a poem can help a child feel competent. 2. Most poems are not shared because teachers want children to gain the factual information the poem contains. 3. Poetry’s rhythm comes from its form and order. 4. Memorizing a

Teachers may try to author some of their own children’s poetry. 1. Eliminate silly words that sound strange. D. List elements of poetry that can be manipulated to evoke emotion in listeners. E. Write an example using a line of poetry or free verse for the following: alliteration, personification, simile, and figurative language. F. Comment

List the types of materials used in board construction. B. Name the kinds of materials used to make flannel board pieces. C. In your opinion, what is the best way to color pieces for flannel boards? D. Why is the use of visual aids valuable? E. Place the following in correct order.

Give a flannel board presentation. 1. Set up area with board. 2. Check pieces. 3. Practice. 4. Place pieces in order of appearance. 5. Gather children. 6. Place pieces out of sight. 7. Discuss what happened during the activity with children (optional). 8. Store set by keeping pieces flat instead of folded. 9. Introduce the

A board is set up slanting back slightly because. 1. A folding flannel board with handles is a good idea because. 2. If children touch the pieces during a teacher presentation, the teacher should say. 3. Set pieces are stored in a flat position because . 4. One advantage of a flannel board made from

Is this a type of dramatic play? 1. Do you have any other examples of young children copying words they have heard but not understood? A. Explain each of the following terms. 2. show and tell times 3. convergent thinking 4. recasting 5. regulatory speech 6. dramatic play kits

Answer the following questions related to speaking goals. 1. How can the goals of a program be met? 2. When children are interested in an object or event, what should the teacher do to help the children learn while they are motivated? C. Define dramatic play. D. Answer the following questions. 1. What is a

Select the best answers. 1. In daily conversations, the teacher should a. take notice of new nonverbal messages rather than older ones. b. pair new word meanings with words the children already know. c. stop children who yell in anger. d. correct stuttering and hesitant speech.

If a child says “richlotti-gongo” to you, a. repeat it back if you can, hoping the child will show you what he wants to say. b. ignore it and wait until you understand the message. c. say something like, “I cannot hear you.” d. ask the child to speak more clearly.