EMERGENT READERS MCES

An emergent reader is one who is interested in books and can read them independently.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

An emergent reader is one who is interested in books but can't yet read them independently or may be able to read some words but requires continued support to make meaning from print.

Activities like talking, singing, reading, storytelling, drawing and writing help to develop your child's literacy.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Activities like talking, singing, reading, storytelling, drawing and writing help to develop your child's literacy. For babies and younger children, try nursery rhymes, sound games, 'I spy', and books with rhyme, rhythm and repetition.

Children who do not want to participate may engage in quiet activities away from the group so long as they do not disturb others.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Engaging children in conversation is one of the main purpose of literacy station hence “NO TALKING” rule must be enforced.

• TRUE

• FALSE

the ideal amount of time teachers should speak in class is around 40-50% of the entire class time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The best way to avoid interruption is to make sure children are comfortable and in a good position to see and hear after you begin.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is important that you tell the children what will be happening before you begin.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is good that we break the larger group into smaller groups so that easily distractible children have more opportunities for personal attention.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ask the child to begin by participating in the group and then allow him or her to leave group time midway through and work quietly nearby.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Literacy Center is designed to provide appropriate materials to help students work independently or collaboratively to meet literacy goals.

• TRUE

• FALSE