1Literacy includes:
- Only reading and writing
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking, and thinking
- Only speaking and listening
- Only phonics instruction
2Which theorist believed children construct knowledge through experiences?
- B.F. Skinner
- Jean Piaget
- John Locke
- Arnold Gesell
3What is the MAIN purpose of phonological awareness activities?
- Teaching handwriting only
- Helping children understand speech sounds
- Improving physical coordination
- Memorizing vocabulary definitions
4Which classroom activity BEST supports early literacy?
- Silent worksheets only
- Repetitive memorization drills
- Interactive story reading and dramatic play
- Avoiding conversations during play
5What does Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) emphasize?
- One teaching method for all children
- Teaching based only on testing results
- Matching instruction to children's development and needs
- Strict academic instruction at all times
6According to Vygotsky, learning mainly develops through:
- Isolation from others
- Social interaction and language
- Memorization only
- Independent worksheets
7Which statement about early literacy is TRUE?
- Literacy begins only in kindergarten
- Literacy develops through early experiences and interactions
- Reading skills develop automatically without support
- Preschool literacy is unnecessary
8Which skill is considered an emergent literacy skill?
- Environmental print recognition
- Advanced essay writing
- Long division
- Formal grammar analysis
9Why are language-rich classroom environments important?
- They reduce opportunities for conversation
- They support communication, vocabulary, and literacy growth
- They replace play activities completely
- They discourage exploration
10Which teaching approach is MOST recommended in the chapter?
- Strict drill-based instruction only
- A balanced literacy approach combining skills and meaningful experiences
- Eliminating play from learning
- Teaching literacy separately from other curriculum areas