Watch the video, “Developing Language: Learning to Question, Inform and Entertain

Language Development

Watch the video, “Developing Language: Learning to Question, Inform and Entertain” (see assigned readings for this module). When the children are asked to watch a video and then tell others about it, what are some of the major differences between how the younger and older children retell the story? What do these differences show us about the process of language development?

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Read the case study on Mario at the beginning of chapter 9 in the textbook.  In what ways do Mario’s multilingual skills help his syntactic, listening, and speaking development? Use explanations from this week’s assigned readings to support your claims.
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Language Development

In simple terms, a multilingual person refers to an individual who has the ability to communicate in more than one language through speaking, writing, or reading. Language makes it easier for children to acquire knowledge, control their behaviors, and establish productive interpersonal relationships (Auer & Wei, 2007). From the case study on Mario, it is apparent that Mario’s multilingual skills are very helpful in……………………..

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