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respond to jennifer with 280 wordsTopic 1Child’s name: Debra MurilloInterest in booksNo interest, avoidsOnly if adult-initiated09/16Brings books to adult to read09/25Looks at books as self-initiated activityReads books independently @___ levelListening to booksWiggly, no attention09/13Intermittent attention10/02Listens in one-on-one situationListens as part of a group, tuning out distractionsLong attention span to books with more text than pictures, richer vocabulary, longer sentences, chaptersInvolvement with books being readLittle or no responseEmotional response, laugh, frown10/06Comments, asks questionsJoins in during readingParticipates, predicts, interprets plot, charactersHandling BooksNo voluntary touchingRough handling09/21Exploratory manipulation10/15Books as favorite toysHandles books with care & places them in their storage spacesTopic 2The Interacting with Literacy figure explains that literacy is more than learning to read and write. According to Nilsen (2017), “Literacy begins with communication, both verbal and nonverbal” (pg. 280). Literacy includes listening, talking, reading, writing and seeing. It also includes having accessible materials such as books, magazines, magnetic letters, chalkboards, paper, writing tools, and computer (Nilsen, 2017). Having these materials will help promote literacy in young children. Parents and caregivers can be role models for literacy by talking, listening, reading, writing, and asking que

stions to children (Nilsen, 2017). Parents and caregivers should read and talk to children every day. I can support the literacy-rich environment by promoting literacy in the classroom. I will supply the writing center with stencils, books, magazines, paper, pencils, crayons, washable markers, chalkboard, and magnetic letters. I will label materials around the classroom and have cubbies with the child’s name. During circle time I will read books to the children and sing songs with them.Topic 3Knowledge gained:Rating scaleInteracting with literacyLearning to readLearning to writeI learned what a rating skill is and how it should be used. According to Nilsen (2017), “A Rating Scale lists specific descriptions of criteria in a horizontal line from the least to the most, early developing to later developing, simple to complex, with several choices in between” (pg. 273). It is a good way to measure a child’s progress. Nilsen states, “The Rating Scale visually portrays the stages of development of a skill and can even include notations at the in-between stages” (2017, pg. 273). I also learned the importance of interacting with literacy. There are many components involved when it comes to literacy. Children need someone who will talk, read, and listen to them. They need to be supplied with the proper materials that will help them begin to learn to read and write. Teachers should read to students daily to promote literacy.Requirements: 280 words