Based on What You Have Learned About Language Development,what Advice

question 7

Multiple Choice

Based on what you have learned about language development,what advice would you give to new parents who are concerned about their child's literacy and later success in school?

• A)Use flashcards of vocabulary words to increase vocabulary size.
• B)Allow children to develop according to their own inner timetable,because all children eventually develop similar levels of vocabulary knowledge.
• C)Children should have formal reading instruction beginning in preschool.
• D)Parents and caregivers should provide lots of good quality language experience and practice by asking questions and elaborating on many topics of interest to their children.

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