Question

final assessment - promoting language & early literacy
promoting language & early literacy
18 of 20
which of the following best describes developmentally appropriate phonological awareness for preschoolers?
○ writing letters
○ sensing and processing
○ imitating sounds others are making
○ rhymes, alliteration and individual sounds

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Writing letters" is about writing, not phonological awareness (which focuses on sounds).
• "Sensing and processing" is too vague and not specific to phonological awareness activities for preschoolers.
• "Imitating sounds others are making" is more about sound imitation (like parroting) rather than structured phonological awareness.
• "Rhymes, alliteration and individual sounds" are key components of phonological awareness for preschoolers, as they involve recognizing and playing with sound patterns (rhymes), initial sounds (alliteration), and individual phonemes (sounds).

Answer:

D. Rhymes, alliteration and individual sounds