Exploration with language development from infancy

GATHER INFORMATION— Record these responses on your own.
First, read "The Power of Talking to Your Baby" by Tina Rosenberg (2013)
1.  While reading, take note of the claim Rosenberg is making and how she goes about developing her argument.
2.  At the end of the reading, apply Toulmin's model or Monroe's motivated sequence to her opinion article and talk about the effectiveness of her argument in terms of persuasive appeal.

Next, read "Word Power for Babies" from Reader's Digest 11/2014
1.  While reading, note ideas of strong interest or importance to you.
2.  At the end of reading, write about at least two claims made in this article that further teach us about the significance of language in human development.

Then, read "Baby Talk Helps Infants Learn Language"
1.  While reading, take note of the different ways that babies learn about language and, eventually, develop speaking capabilities and understanding themselves.
2.  At the end of reading, write about how parents and caregivers make a difference in the way a child's language abilities develop.

COMPARE INFORMATION— Talk about this together in your group.
Compare ideas and data given in EACH article above.  Is there any contradicting info.?  How do the articles complement one another?  What gaps are left in your understanding?  What other questions do you have?  What SPEEC issues might this topic bring up?  How does this connect with info. gained from the reading and TED talk you watched on Monday?

SHARE INFORMATION
Create a short keynote with images and words describing what you have learned that is exciting and interesting  and be prepared to present these ideas to another person.   You could present this to a parent of young children, a new parent or parent-to-be that you know, a childcare provider, someone who babysits, or to a friend in another class who is interested in the subject matter.  Please also share the keynote with me via email by Friday, 12/15.