Module 03 Course Project Materials Rationale Assignment For this part of your Course Project, you will provide a rationale to purchase materials to enhance language and literacy in your age group/program.

Step 1: Choose six (6) materials/modalities, which can be used during play, group time, and routines to support language and literacy development. These can consist of homemade or store purchased materials. Examples can include, children books, puppets, flannel board stories, props, photos, games, etc. At least two (2) materials must support children with diverse language needs or dual language learners. No more than two (2) children books can be included.

Step 2: In your rationale, use a bulleted list format and provide a detailed description with the following, focusing on the age group/program used in your case study scenario:

Name and detailed description of the material you are requesting

Purchased or Homemade? Where will the materials come from?

Context in which the materials can be used (i.e. circle time, small groups, during routines, activity area, etc.)

How materials will foster language & create opportunities for expanded language use- refer to at least one (1) resource from the module lesson content and readings

How the materials will support diverse language needs or dual language learners- refer to at least one (1) resource from the module lesson content and readings

If your materials are visual in nature, please provide photos.

Include a reference page with APA reference citations for the resources used to support your rationale. Module 03 Course Project Materials Rationale Assignment

How materials will foster language & create opportunities for expanded language use- refer to at least one (1) resource from the module lesson content and readings

How the materials will support diverse language needs or dual language learners- refer to at least one (1) resource from the module lesson content and readings

If your materials are visual in nature, please provide photos.

Include a reference page with APA reference citations for the resources used to support your rationale. Module 03 Course Project Materials Rationale Assignment