LLC3. Vocabulary and Syntax

Coos and gurgles, makes some vocal sounds.

Practices producing and combining sounds or signs (e.g., babbling).

Uses vocalizations, signs, and gestures to represent concepts (e.g., signing for more milk).

Names a few objects, animals, people, or activities with words or signs (e.g., first word).

Imitates familiar or environmental sounds (e.g., animal sounds).

Constructs two-word sentences (object and action).

Shows rapid growth in quantity of words or signs used in conversation or play.

Uses increasingly complex and varied vocabulary.

Constructs simple sentences with more than two words (e.g., "I want water").

Begins or increases use of verbs or action words in everyday conversation.

Uses increasingly longer sentences to share information about experiences with people, places, or things.

Uses more new words that more precisely name and describe objects.

Applies language rules to words or sentences, accurately or inaccurately (e.g., "We goed to the store").

Uses increasingly complex sentences to describe relationships between two or more things or events.

Uses increasingly specific and precise words to name objects and their features and functions.

Uses words and longer sentences to describe events in sequence (e.g., storytelling).

Describe the connection between two pieces of information, events, people or ideas in informational text, with prompting and support.

Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar vocabulary in informational text read aloud.

Correctly order beginning, middle and end of a story, with support and guidance.

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly.