Small-muscle control a. comes after large-muscle control. b. depends on many factors. c. is diffi cult for some preschoolers. d. all the above

If drawings have upside-down alphabet letters, teachers should a. immediately begin printing lessons. b. think that the child may be interested in activities with printed forms. c. quickly tell the child that the letters are upside down. d. worry about the child’s ability to form the letters perfectly.

A child’s readiness to print may depend on her a. ability to gather information from her senses. b. knowledge that letters are formed by placing lines. c. home and family. d. all the above B. Answer the following questions.

What are some possible reasons that children ages 2 to 5 years may start to print? 1. What should teachers consider about the print script form they use? 2. Muscle control is only part of learning to write. What other factors affect readiness for written communication? 3. When a child says, “Is this M?” how

The size of the printscript used with young children a. does not really matter. b. should be large enough to see, at least 1 inch. c. can be of any size. d. should be at least 3 inches high.

The teacher who does not know how to form printscript letters can a. buy letter sets from school supply stores. b. use her own individual style. c. get a copy from a local school district, study it, and practice. d. write instead. G. A note to the family of a child who is interested in

What does the teacher know about Mackenzie’s literacy development? 1. Is this precocious behavior or just precious behavior? 2. What course of action should Mackenzie’s teacher pursue? 3. Could it be assumed that Mackenzie may be reading a few words?

Think about the following situations briefly. What words or actions you would take? 1. A child asks you to listen while he reads a favorite book to you. 2. You have noticed a young child who is able to read all of the printscript in the playroom. 3. A parent notices his child is reading

At the ages of 4 and 5, a. many children learn to read. b. a few children learn to read. c. children should be given formal reading instruction. d. most children will be ready to read. 1. The language arts are a. reading, printscript, and listening. b. speaking, reading, and listening. c. listening, speaking, writing

This week’s first assignment is STEP 3 – Literature Review and Critical Appraisal.The student will complete the following items and submit a Word doc to the assignment link. Provide a title that conveys or describes the assignment. Literature Review – Provide the key terms used to guide the search for the evidence and provide at