For this assignment, it is helpful to complete all the required readings and view all the videos in this module, as these will provide the information and knowledge base, language, and vocabulary you need to use to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, explanations, and examples that support your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references, which are all provided to you inside this module. Also, add a reference page at the end of the essay. Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.
Please answer questions A-B listed below. Develop a 1 page, single-spaced, 1-inch margin essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help you think and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions in your write-up.
It is important you focus on developing your communication skills in writing. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:
Only use the resources available in this module and your course text to help you write your answers.
Reference items in your write-up (APA style)
Questions:
What is Oral Language Development? Explain.
What is Print Awareness? Why is Print Awareness important for early literacy development?
Resources
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/early-literacy-development/articles/young-childrens-oral-language-development
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/policy-politics-statistics/articles/early-literacy-policy-and-practice-preschool-years
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/early-literacy-development/articles/young-childrens-oral-language-development
https://www.lexialearning.com/blog/what-oral-language-understanding-its-components-and-impact-reading-instruction
https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101/launching-young-readers/reading-and-brain
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/motivation/articles/reading-motivation-what-research-says
