Chapter 18 Creative Language Experiences Development of Language
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Chapter 18 Creative Language Experiences • • Development of Language Development of Speech Young Bilingual/Bicultural Children Development of Listening Emerging Literacy Prewriting Skills Poetry, Children’s Books, Read Alouds © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Development of Language • Pattern of development – Speaking – Listening – Writing – Reading – Skills may not be related © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Development of Speech • General-to-specific pattern – Vague, unintelligible sounds – Intelligible sounds/words – Over learning rules of speech – Fluency/literacy © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Bilingual/Bicultural Language Development • • Support primary language Provide meaningful English experiences Arts as universal language Make connections to multicultural events Include folk literature Make environment print-rich Accept individual differences Accept all attempts at communication © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Development of Listening • Not passive receiving of information • Involved receiving and processing information • Active, non-abstract process • Physical conditions may affect listening © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Emerging Literacy • • Begins at birth Interpretation of symbols Pretend reading Reading along Read-aloud sessions Reading readiness—developmental levels Physical conditions © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Prewriting Skills • • Part of emerging literacy Physical skills required Hand-eye coordination Small muscle development Writing part of total language experience Dictated stories Children’s artwork © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Other Language Arts Activities • • • Poetry experiences Children’s books Language arts center Read alouds Storytelling © 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.