Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Learning to Communicate
Goal: Children use most grammatical constructions of their home language well.
Skill Progression: Use most grammatical constructions of home language well
Age: 18-21 Months
Click here to go to all skills for ages 18-21 Months.Omits grammatical markers, such as “a” or “the”
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe the child during daily activities with the adult.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The child uses noun-verb combinations to express his ideas and needs.
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Encourage early childhood educators and parents to model slightly longer sentences for the child. Restate the telegraphic comment using correct grammar and adding a word or two. For example, “The car goes fast.”
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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