Vocabulary Selection for CCN

Question 1

Vocab in early years - first words:

Answer 1

Typically familiar people and things, e.g. mama, dada, bot-bot.

Question 2

Early words are often _____:

Answer 2

Approximations - child consistently uses an approximation of an adult word, not exact form of adult word.

Question 3

Requirements of vocab selection for CCN

Answer 3

Must include words they want to say.
Considering:
Individual vocab concepts and longer messages.
Emergency situations.
Generative possibilities.

Question 4

For preliterate individuals, two vocab sets are:

Answer 4

One to express essential messages.
One to develop language skills.

Question 5

Considerations for literate individuals:

Answer 5

Timing enhancement
Message acceleration
Fatigue reduction

Question 6

Classifications of vocab:

Answer 6

Core vocab
Fringe vocab
Vocab maintenance

Question 7

Core vocab

Answer 7

Words that are commonly used by many different people, occur frequently.

Question 8

Fringe vocab

Answer 8

Words and messages that are specific to individual.

Question 9

Vocab maintenance

Answer 9

Needs to be ongoing to allow for changing circumstances.

Question 10

Elements of conversations - considering for vocab

Answer 10

Greetings
Small talk
Narration
Procedural descriptions
Content specific conversations
Wrap up remarks and farewell statements