Chapter 18 Creative Language Experiences Development of Language Development of Speech Young Bilingual/Bicultural Children Development of Listening Emerging Literacy Prewriting Skills Poetry, Children’s Books, Read Alouds

Development of Language Pattern of development Speaking Listening Writing Reading Skills may not be related

Development of Speech General-to-specific pattern Vague, unintelligible sounds Intelligible sounds/words Over learning rules of speech Fluency/literacy

Bilingual/Bicultural Language Development Support primary language Provide meaningful English experiences Arts as universal language Make connections to multicultural events Include folk literature Make environment print-rich Accept individual differences Accept all attempts at communication

Development of Listening Not passive receiving of information Involved receiving and processing information Active, non-abstract process Physical conditions may affect listening

Emerging Literacy Begins at birth Interpretation of symbols Pretend reading Reading along Read-aloud sessions Reading readiness—developmental levels Physical conditions

Prewriting Skills Part of emerging literacy Physical skills required Hand-eye coordination Small muscle development Writing part of total language experience Dictated stories Children’s artwork

Other Language Arts Activities Poetry experiences Children’s books Language arts center Read alouds Storytelling