Select the Statement(s) That Correctly Describes Young Children's Literacy Development

question 9

Multiple Choice

Select the statement(s) that correctly describes young children's literacy development.

• A)Prior to age six-and-a-half, children are able to learn very little about reading and writing.
• B)Oral language must be fully developed before written language can be understood.
• C)Contrary to earlier beliefs,if the environment is print-rich and supportive people are available, children gain concepts about reading and writing naturally.
• D)Prior to age six-and-a-half, children are able to learn very little about reading and writing and oral language must be fully developed before written language can be understood.

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