Emergent and Conventional Reading
Essays
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Write a 1750 word essay addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer the questions for each bullet point. There should be separate sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with at least three (3) citations in your essay. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the essay. The cover page and reference page do not count towards the minimum word amount.
Essay Questions:
Explain why emergent reading is different than conventional reading. What can you expect in preschool regarding the progression of emergent reading? As a teacher, how can you assist in making sure this happens with young children?
Why are predictable books among the most appropriate books for assisting preschool children in emerging into reading? Use three different predictable books from different categories several times with individuals or small groups of children and report the results in detail.
Explain the concept of “family literacy.” How does it correlate with early learning programs in preschool? Describe how you would design such a program and write a letter to parents asking them for your support at home with your newly designed “family literacy” program.
Describe one of the parent reading programs in more detail—either one from this text or one being used in your community. How is it working? What are your suggestions to make it better? Make a comprehensive report.
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