According to Whole-Language Theory, the Skills Associated with Oral and Written

question 80

Multiple Choice

According to whole-language theory, the skills associated with oral and written language acquisition develop over a period of years, beginning in:

• A) infancy
• B) the preschool years
• C) about 1st grade
• D) about 3rd grade

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