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Birth
LAD- (language acquisition device)-In Chomsky's theory, an innate system containing universal grammar, or set of rules common to all languages that enables children to understand and speak" -
2 months
Cooing/babbling - vowel like noises such as "oooo". At 6 months babbling appears with vowel combinations such as "nananana" or "babababa" -
3 months
Responds to voices, especially mothers. Makes cooing sounds.
Infant Directed Speech(IDS)-A form of communication used by adults to speak to infants and toddlers, consisting of short sentences with high-pitched, exaggerated expression, clear pronunciation, distinct pauses, clear gestures and repetition(p.240) -
18-24 months
Spurt in vocabulary- adding 2-3 words a day. Forms short sentences. Verbalizes needs. -
6-9 months
Responds to their own name. Imitates sounds like clicking, coughing. -
12 months
First Words said. (2-8 word vocabulary)Imitates animal sounds. -
2 years old
Telegraphic Speech- Two word utterances that focus on high content words, omitting less important ones (pg. 238)
Forms short sentences,
verbalizes for food, drink, and bathroom.
Enjoys singing. -
3 years old
Asks a lot of questions.
Talks in full sentences.
Says sounds a,m,b,p,n,l,w. -
4 years old
Asks questions "who, what, where".
Says sounds d,g,f,k,y. -
5 years old
Speaks clearly.
Says complete sentences. -
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Pragmatics 6-12 years old
The communicative side of language. Can read and write.
Opportunities to communicate in many situations with a variety of people help children refine these skills (pg.456)