VKRP Early Literacy Development 3

Question 1

Which concept of print skill is demonstrated when a child points to words from left to right while a teacher reads aloud?

Accepted Answer

Directionality

Answer

Directionality refers to understanding that in English, text is read from left to right and top to bottom.

Question 2

A child holds a book upside-down and opens it from the back. Which print concept does this child need to develop?

Accepted Answer

Book orientation and handling

Answer

Book orientation involves knowing how to properly hold a book and where to start reading, which is a foundational print concept.

Question 3

During a VKRP literacy assessment, a child is asked to point to a single word on the page. The child points to a letter instead. What gap does this reveal?

Accepted Answer

Confusion between a letter and a word

Answer

Understanding the difference between a letter and a word is a key print concept assessed in kindergarten readiness programs.

Question 4

What is the expected alphabet knowledge benchmark for a child entering kindergarten under VKRP guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing most upper and lowercase letters and some letter sounds

Answer

Kindergarten readiness typically includes recognizing most upper and lowercase letters and beginning to connect letters to their sounds.

Question 5

Which best describes 'print awareness' in an early literacy context?

Accepted Answer

Understanding that print carries meaning and how it functions in texts

Answer

Print awareness is the understanding that written text carries meaning and includes concepts such as directionality, spacing, and the difference between letters and words.

(VKRP) Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program Practice Test

(VKRP) Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program Practice Test

VKRP Early Literacy Development 3