15 Jan They were to entertain

E13 Early Childhood Literacy

Lesson 4 & 5 Exam

Question 1In simple dramatizations, the text recommends that children:

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begin acting by being narrators.

speak words first.

coordinate words with actions from their beginning attempts.

act without words first unless the words are very familiar.

Question 2Educators aware of brain-based learning strategies suggest that when presenting flannel board activities one should remember that:

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movement of a set piece should alternate with non-movement.

a story needs a background.

story pieces should be colorful and contrast with a background.

None of the above

Question 3Sounds, stress, and pitch influence a poem’s:

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reading level.

content.

rhyme.

rhythm.

Question 4A child’s ability to recognize rhyming words can be linked to:

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early reading ability.

musical ability.

advanced listening skills.

All of the above

Question 5Rhythm encourages children to:

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join in orally.

experiment with language.

listen to the rhythmic sounds.

All of the above

Question 6A poem that tells a story or describes an event is:

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a limerick.

narrative poetry.

lyric melodic.

nonsense poetry.

Question 7Before putting out puppets for the children to use in the classroom, the teacher should model all of the following EXCEPT:

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how to properly care for the puppets.

where to store the puppets after use.

how to use the puppets.

how to talk like a puppet.

Question 8Poetry often builds its unique rhythm:

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through accented syllables.

by combining words within words.

by using commas and colons.

by making up nonsense words.

Question 9Children are just as interested in __________ as they are in narrative stories for flannel boards.

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nonfiction topics

poems

nursery rhymes

songs

Question 10Types of flannel board activities that can be presented to preschoolers include:

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stories and songs.

non-fiction ones.

math and science ones.

All of the above

Question 11Creative communication done with nonverbal physical actions is a:

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metaphor.

simile.

skit.

pantomime.

Question 12A poem that does not rhyme is called:

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free verse.

narrative.

a lyric.

None of the above

Question 13Rhyme in poetry can occur:

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at the end of the line.

in the middle of the line.

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

Question 14The main goal in introducing children to poetry is:

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the literary value it holds.

to promote pleasure and enjoyment with this language art.

to build vocabulary.

to teach the “Alphabet Song.”

Question 15Giving teapots life in poetry is an example of:

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personification.

a simile.

allusion.

assonance.

Question 16When reading poetry, it is important to remember:

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to pause at the end of each line.

to read straight through with no pauses.

to follow the punctuation and stop at the periods.

None of the above

Question 17Mr. Howard is busy preparing his puppet area. The best way for him to store the puppets is:

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in an airtight container.

on a shoe rack.

in the puppet theater.

on pegs inside the “teacher-only” cabinet.

Question 18The most popular pantomime is:

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“Humpty Dumpty.”

“The Bear Hunt.”

“Little Miss Muffet.”

“The Itsy-Bitsy Spider.”

Question 19Evidence indicates that early awareness of rhyme and nursery rhyme knowledge facilitate literacy acquisition and is a significant predictor of later progress in reading and:

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writing.

spelling.

storytelling.

speaking.

Question 20According to the textbook, because of their ability to conceptualize and fantasize, four-year-olds are at the perfect age for drama because they:

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like to dress up.

follow directions well.

learn acting and audience skills quickly.

enjoy getting attention.

Question 21Written language differs from oral language because knowing how sentences are constructed makes children better:

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listeners.

predictors of words.

phonics-based learners.

participants in large group settings.

Question 22While reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Mrs. Silvers asked the children to fill in the repeated sections. Mrs. Silvers is promoting:

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active listening.

narration.

imitative reading.

reading comprehension.

Question 23Beginning child storytellers:

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Typically have story sense and story grammar.

are able to sequence story events if telling a true story.

often tell a series of unrelated events.

None of the above

Question 24Which of the following settings would probably NOT be the best for a book center?

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A small table in the corner of the room

A “fort” with lots of pillows

A large table in the middle of the room to give lots of reading space

A rug surrounded on three sides with shelves and book displays

Question 25Joaquin’s hamster died. He was very upset about it at school so his teacher read The Tenth Good Thing About Barney to him. She was using a technique called:

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psychological literacy.

bibliotherapy.

emotional learning.

reading realism.

Question 26Sources for stories are:

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numerous.

often found in the teller’s life experiences.

found in collections at libraries.

All the above

Question 27The first step in preparing a story is to:

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identify parts that must be memorized and begin practicing those.

select a setting with few distractions.

divide the story into units of action.

practice.

Question 28When selecting a multi-cultural book to share with her class, Mrs. Harris should not be concerned with:

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literary quality.

accurateness.

the ethnicity of the author.

cultural consciousness.

Question 29Memorizing a story word for word:

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takes effort but it is worth it.

lets a teacher sound real instead of mechanical.

is recommended as professional preparation.

None of the above

Question 30Which is a benefit fostered by teacher storytelling?

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Child story making

Development of a sense of oral power

A heightened awareness of phonetic and phonemic elements in words

All of the above

Question 31After sharing a book with a group of children, the teacher should always:

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determine if discussion is necessary.

ask questions to assess listening comprehension.

sit quietly to allow for thought.

read another book on a related topic.

Question 32As the teacher finished her story she said, “And the moral of this story is…” She was probably telling a:

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folk tale.

fable.

participation story.

fairy tale.

Question 33Cody had heard The Cat in the Hat many times. One day he picked it up and as he turned the pages said, “It was raining and they couldn’t go outside. The cat came to their house and made a big mess…” Cody was:

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storytelling.

pretending.

imitative reading.

decoding words.

Question 34While reading a book about a little girl who told a lie to her mother, Mr. Ramos asked his class to imagine what they would do in a similar situation. Mr. Ramos was asking the children to participate in a/an __________ exercise.

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imitative reading

visualization

play-acting

narrative

Question 35Mrs. Rogers wants to improve her storytelling skills. Which one of the following would NOT be a good way to do this?

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Observe other storytellers

Practice with two-year-olds

Focus on self-study

Take storytelling classes

Question 36A representation of the sequence of events in a story is a/an:

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story map.

event diagram.

timeline.

None of the above

Question 37Most good stories end with:

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a climactic scene.

a quick, satisfying conclusion.

the main character getting what she deserves.

rising action and suspense.

Question 38The structure of the action of a story is the:

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plot.

theme.

setting.

style.

Question 39Which of the following is TRUE of chapbooks?

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They were sold through the churches.

They were originally written for children.

They were made for the wealthy.

They were to entertain and teach.

Question 40Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of oversized books?

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They are easily viewed by children.

They are popular among whole-language advocates.

They are increasing in popularity.

They are only available in classic titles.