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Simple repeated text or repeated lines (Yikes!, Gulp!, EIEIO,
Chick a Boom!)
"wishy wash, wishy washy, wash wash wash" |
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Predictable text (e.g., dirty shoes, dirty socks, etc.)
"dirty pants", etc. |
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Rhyme and rhythm rhythm: "wishy washy..." |
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Familiar and meaningful context (i.e., stories based on activities
familiar to the child, or routines the child engages in frequently)
activity: washing clothes |
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Large, highly visible print |
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Short and simple text (i.e., text that lends itself to choral reading by
children with low verbal skills, or children who use augmentative communication)
pages have 2-5 simple, predictable words |
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A vehicle to promote the child's language and communication goals through
patterned text (e.g., articulation targets, present progressive tense, past tense, use of
pronouns, etc.)
slot-filler (adjective + clothing item) |
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Text that can be easily adapted if not appropriate (e.g., adding repeated
lines, deleting text, adding language structures, etc.)
not necessary |
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Simple graphics that easily depict concepts |
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A vehicle for using props (i.e., real or homemade objects); List props: Molly
doll
clothing items for doll
pretend washing machine
"dirty stickers" (black smudges drawn on price labels, tape, etc.) |
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A vehicle for generating literacy-related extension activities (art,
song, play, etc.); List activities:
see activities listed on page 58 of Storytime book |
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