CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 7
SEMESTER 1
2023
, Q1.1
Observation Sheet for Assessing Young Children's Growing Print Awareness:
Observation Sheet: Child's Name: ________________________ Date:
_______________________________ Observation Areas:
1.Recognition of Letters:
Can the child identify and name letters of the alphabet?
Does the child show an interest in letters and their shapes?
2.Print in the Environment:
Does the child notice and comment on print found in the classroom or surroundings?
Does the child show an understanding that print carries meaning?
3.Book Handling Skills:
Does the child hold a book correctly, turning pages one by one?
Does the child point to words or pictures while "reading"?
4.Environmental Print Awareness:
Can the child recognize familiar logos or signs in the environment?
Does the child make connections between environmental print and its meaning?
5.Emergent Writing:
Does the child attempt to write letters or words independently?
Does the child understand that writing represents spoken language?
(Adapted from Justice, Pullen, & Pence, 2008; Slegers, 2016)
Q1.2 Observation Sheet for Parents to Identify Their Child's Emergent Literacy Skills and
Behaviors:
Observation Sheet: Child's Name: ________________________ Date:
_______________________________ Observation Areas:
1.Storytelling and Retelling:
Does the child enjoy retelling stories or events using their own words?
Can the child sequence events or remember key details from a story?
2.Pretend Reading and Writing:
Does the child engage in pretend reading, holding a book and making up a story?
Does the child attempt to write or draw to convey meaning?
ASSIGNMENT 7
SEMESTER 1
2023
, Q1.1
Observation Sheet for Assessing Young Children's Growing Print Awareness:
Observation Sheet: Child's Name: ________________________ Date:
_______________________________ Observation Areas:
1.Recognition of Letters:
Can the child identify and name letters of the alphabet?
Does the child show an interest in letters and their shapes?
2.Print in the Environment:
Does the child notice and comment on print found in the classroom or surroundings?
Does the child show an understanding that print carries meaning?
3.Book Handling Skills:
Does the child hold a book correctly, turning pages one by one?
Does the child point to words or pictures while "reading"?
4.Environmental Print Awareness:
Can the child recognize familiar logos or signs in the environment?
Does the child make connections between environmental print and its meaning?
5.Emergent Writing:
Does the child attempt to write letters or words independently?
Does the child understand that writing represents spoken language?
(Adapted from Justice, Pullen, & Pence, 2008; Slegers, 2016)
Q1.2 Observation Sheet for Parents to Identify Their Child's Emergent Literacy Skills and
Behaviors:
Observation Sheet: Child's Name: ________________________ Date:
_______________________________ Observation Areas:
1.Storytelling and Retelling:
Does the child enjoy retelling stories or events using their own words?
Can the child sequence events or remember key details from a story?
2.Pretend Reading and Writing:
Does the child engage in pretend reading, holding a book and making up a story?
Does the child attempt to write or draw to convey meaning?
