Emergent Literacy Quiz

What is emergent literacy?

• A child's initial steps toward developing ideas about how written language works and what it’s used for

• The ability to read and write fluently

• The process of learning a second language

• The study of ancient languages

Through what process is emergent literacy developed?

• Literacy socialization

• Formal education

• Language immersion

• Phonetic training

What is one benefit for children who are read to as preschoolers?

• They develop better handwriting skills.

• They have an easier time learning to read.

• They become more physically active.

• They learn to speak multiple languages.

What is most beneficial for a child's emergent literacy?

• Watching educational videos.

• Playing with educational toys.

• Engaging in extended discussion about the books.

• Listening to music.

Which of the following is a component of phonological awareness?

• Book conventions

• Letters vs numbers

• Syllables

• Environmental print

What does print awareness include?

• Phonemes

• Onset-rimes

• Syllables

• Book knowledge

Which of the following is NOT part of print awareness?

• Letters make-up words

• Letters vs numbers

• Onset-rimes

• Environmental print

Which of the following is NOT a component of emergent literacy mentioned in the document?

• Alphabet knowledge

• Oral language

• Mathematical skills

• Vocabulary

What does the document suggest about the order in which children learn letters?

• It is random

• It is based on their favorite letters

• It is NOT random

• It is based on the alphabet song

Which type of language is used in narratives according to the document?

• Contextualized language

• Decontextualized language

• Formal language

• Informal language