With young children, can they understand/ comprehend more difficult material read
aloud to them, or read by themself? - Answer- Materials read to them.
In the age 0-2, what should you consider when choosing a book for a child? -
Answer- How well babies can see and how long they can sit.
In the ages 0-2, what are the most common types of books? - Answer- 1. Nursery
rhymes
2. Concept books
3. Board books
4. Interactive books
In the ages 0-2, what are the common features of the most common books? -
Answer- Simplicity of content of story, repetitive text or language patterns, clearly
defined, brightly colored illustrations, plain background, and physical durability.
In the ages 2-4, what do concept books include? - Answer- Letters, numbers, and
more complex concepts such as opposites, or word books.
In the ages 2-4, what are the benefits of word books? - Answer- It encourages
labeling, and promotes vocabulary development in creative ways.
In ages 2-4 what are the benefits of a picture storybook? - Answer- Simple plots,
illustrations that carry the story, and characters who exhibit the physical skills that 2-
4 year olds take pride in accomplishing.
In the ages 4-7, what are popular story topics? - Answer- Children interacting with
other children, spending time away from home, beginning school, and learning
interesting facts.
In ages 4-7, what types of literature are popular? - Answer- Picture storybooks,
folktale, and information storybooks.
What age do children become emergent readers? - Answer- In the ages 4-7.
In the ages 7-9 what do children enjoy reading? - Answer- Listening or reading
books about the lives of children of the past and present in picture books, transitional
books, and some novels.
In ages 9-14, what kind of literature are children most ready to read? - Answer-
Complicated story plots, including such devices as flashbacks, symbolism, and
dialects of earlier times or diverse cultures.
, In the ages 9-14, what kind of literature is now enjoyed? - Answer- Historical and
science fiction.
In ages 9-14, what kind of story topics do they enjoy? - Answer- Peers who are
growing up, asserting themselves, using their newfound skills, moving toward
independence, and meeting challenges.
In ages 9-14, what are they better able to recognize? - Answer- Legitimacy of
opinions, values, and lifestyles different from their own, and enjoy stories that
present alternative points of view, nontraditional characters, and moral dilemmas.
Reading Interest - Answer- Suggests a feeling one has toward particular reading
material.
Reading Preference - Answer- Implies making a forced choice from 2 or more
options.
Reading Choice Study - Answer- Investigates the materials that children select to
read from a specific collection although it doesn't always provide opportunity for
children to express their interests.
Is there a significant difference in reading preference between boys and girls? -
Answer- No significant difference.
When is there the most difference in reading preference between boys and girls? -
Answer- Ages 10-13.
Why is there a reading preference difference in girls and boys between the ages of
10 and 13? - Answer- Socialization and media images.
What are boys and girls in middle grades showing a pronounced preference to read?
- Answer- Mysteries and scary stories, along with humor, adventure and animals.
Middle grade boys prefer what types of story topics? - Answer- Nonfiction,
adventure, sports, science fiction, war or spy stories and crime investigation.
Middle grade girls prefer what type of story topics? - Answer- Fantasy stories, animal
stories, romance and realistic stories about people.
Characteristic 1 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Short books, or books with short stories or chapters.
Characteristic 2 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Picture books, illustrated books, comic books, and novels in which illustrations are
interspersed throughout the book.
Characteristic 3 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Books in a series or by the same author.
aloud to them, or read by themself? - Answer- Materials read to them.
In the age 0-2, what should you consider when choosing a book for a child? -
Answer- How well babies can see and how long they can sit.
In the ages 0-2, what are the most common types of books? - Answer- 1. Nursery
rhymes
2. Concept books
3. Board books
4. Interactive books
In the ages 0-2, what are the common features of the most common books? -
Answer- Simplicity of content of story, repetitive text or language patterns, clearly
defined, brightly colored illustrations, plain background, and physical durability.
In the ages 2-4, what do concept books include? - Answer- Letters, numbers, and
more complex concepts such as opposites, or word books.
In the ages 2-4, what are the benefits of word books? - Answer- It encourages
labeling, and promotes vocabulary development in creative ways.
In ages 2-4 what are the benefits of a picture storybook? - Answer- Simple plots,
illustrations that carry the story, and characters who exhibit the physical skills that 2-
4 year olds take pride in accomplishing.
In the ages 4-7, what are popular story topics? - Answer- Children interacting with
other children, spending time away from home, beginning school, and learning
interesting facts.
In ages 4-7, what types of literature are popular? - Answer- Picture storybooks,
folktale, and information storybooks.
What age do children become emergent readers? - Answer- In the ages 4-7.
In the ages 7-9 what do children enjoy reading? - Answer- Listening or reading
books about the lives of children of the past and present in picture books, transitional
books, and some novels.
In ages 9-14, what kind of literature are children most ready to read? - Answer-
Complicated story plots, including such devices as flashbacks, symbolism, and
dialects of earlier times or diverse cultures.
, In the ages 9-14, what kind of literature is now enjoyed? - Answer- Historical and
science fiction.
In ages 9-14, what kind of story topics do they enjoy? - Answer- Peers who are
growing up, asserting themselves, using their newfound skills, moving toward
independence, and meeting challenges.
In ages 9-14, what are they better able to recognize? - Answer- Legitimacy of
opinions, values, and lifestyles different from their own, and enjoy stories that
present alternative points of view, nontraditional characters, and moral dilemmas.
Reading Interest - Answer- Suggests a feeling one has toward particular reading
material.
Reading Preference - Answer- Implies making a forced choice from 2 or more
options.
Reading Choice Study - Answer- Investigates the materials that children select to
read from a specific collection although it doesn't always provide opportunity for
children to express their interests.
Is there a significant difference in reading preference between boys and girls? -
Answer- No significant difference.
When is there the most difference in reading preference between boys and girls? -
Answer- Ages 10-13.
Why is there a reading preference difference in girls and boys between the ages of
10 and 13? - Answer- Socialization and media images.
What are boys and girls in middle grades showing a pronounced preference to read?
- Answer- Mysteries and scary stories, along with humor, adventure and animals.
Middle grade boys prefer what types of story topics? - Answer- Nonfiction,
adventure, sports, science fiction, war or spy stories and crime investigation.
Middle grade girls prefer what type of story topics? - Answer- Fantasy stories, animal
stories, romance and realistic stories about people.
Characteristic 1 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Short books, or books with short stories or chapters.
Characteristic 2 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Picture books, illustrated books, comic books, and novels in which illustrations are
interspersed throughout the book.
Characteristic 3 of books that may matter to a young reader as the topic - Answer-
Books in a series or by the same author.
