Focused Language Stimulation Flashcard

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What is the primary goal of grammar intervention according to the Fey, Long, and Finestack article?

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To enhance communication and comprehension.

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Design a simple goal for a child with a target of expanding expressive vocabulary at the early childhood level.

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In two months, the child will correctly use nouns of common objects when requesting items at home.

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Which of the following is an example of a phonological awareness skill expected in preschool-aged children?

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Rhyme discrimination.

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Identify the type of recast in the following example: "I ated spaghetti" -> "You ate spaghetti."

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Grammatical recast.

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How can you manipulate conversation to emphasize language targets?

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By changing pitch, stress, and repeating the form at the end.

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What is focused language stimulation?

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A technique used to enhance a child's language development by providing rich language input in a naturalistic context.

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Define phonological awareness.

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The ability to recognize and manipulate the sound structures of spoken language.

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What is a semantic recast?

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A type of feedback that involves rephrasing a child's utterance to provide a more accurate or complex version.

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Explain the importance of vocabulary expansion in early childhood education.

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Expanding vocabulary is crucial for improving communication skills and comprehension, which are foundational for literacy.

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What is telegraphic speech?

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A form of speech that uses only essential words to convey meaning, often seen in early language development.