Observing Communication |
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How do children in your classroom communicate? Take some time to reflect on the communication of children in your classroom. Then answer the following questions: Identify and document at least two examples of children using receptive language, expressive language, and conversation skills. For each example, write a description that provides the situation or activity in which communication took place, and the language involved. If you want, view the answer key to see an example. Receptive LanguageSituation/Activity: Braylen was at the water table Language Involved: Braylen heard Jeremiah ask for a shovel and she handed it to him Situation/Activity: Quan was at snack Language Involved: I asked if he liked pizza and he nodded yes Expressive LanguageSituation/Activity: Tamara and Jayne were playing veterinarian. Language Involved: Tamara said, "Can I have the stethoscope?" Situation/Activity: Clint was at snack Language Involved: Clint said, "I want more rice please." Conversation SkillsSituation/Activity: Joel and Cassidy were making paintings Language Involved: Joel asked Cassidy what she was making and Cassidy said, "A card for my mom. What are you making?" Situation/Activity: Solomon and I were walking in from the playground Language Involved: Solomon asked me what my favorite TV show was and we had a long conversation about cartoons. |