___________represents our thoughts, and the words we use underpin all other learning.
Oral language
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Literacy has what meaning(s)
The ability to create meaning through different media. Knowledge of key concepts and ideas. The ability deal effectively with different subject areas and
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What is vocabulary?
The connection between oral and written language
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Children learn about language and literacy by _______________
Observing, exploring, and interacting with others
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A mental structure in memory including abstract representations of events, objects and relationships in the world is called __________.
schemas
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What is decontextualized language?
Language that is removed from everyday tangible and familiar experiences within the immediate context; no supports from the immediate environment to help get
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What could contribute to the “32 Million Word Gap”?
Socioeconomic status 1 parent or 2 parent homes Parent’s highest level of education
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_____________ is when children act out a story with no printed script or memorized lines.
Creative dramatics
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Read aloud
reading a book out loud reading each word verbatim with no input from the audience
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Interactive storybook reading
reading out loud to a class periodically asking a question about the book
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Dialogic reading
An interactive storybook reading strategy in which adults prompt children with specific types of questions and engage them in rich discussions while reading to
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Name three types of puppets
a. Hand/glove b. Rod c. Marionettes or string d. Flat figures e. Shadow figures f. Costume/wear
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Classic storybook
a book accepted as being exemplary or noteworthy
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Fiction
literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.
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Realistic fiction
A made up story using fictional characters that could happen in real life
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Nonfiction
prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.