Questions: Alphabet Books

Question 1

What do you see on each page of an alphabet book?

• A. A number and a toy
• B. A letter and a picture
• C. Only a color
• D. Just words

Answer: (B)

Each page shows a letter (like A or B) and a picture of something that starts with that letter sound.

Question 2

Alphabet books all look exactly the same and teach the same things.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

There are many different alphabet books! Some have animals, some have food, some have things in your house. They all teach letters, but in different ways.

Question 3

What sound does the letter B make? Give an example of a word that starts with that sound.

Model answer: The 'buh' sound. Words like baby, ball, bear, or bread.

A good answer includes the sound B makes and gives one or more words that start with that sound.

Question 4

Do you have to already know all the letters before you read an alphabet book?

• A. Yes, you must know them all
• B. No, alphabet books help you learn the letters
• C. Only if the book has pictures
• D. Only for big kids

Answer: (B)

Alphabet books are designed to help you learn the letters! You do not need to know them first.

Question 5

Alphabet books teach you about animals and nature, not about letters.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

Alphabet books teach letters as the main thing. Some alphabet books about animals or nature also teach facts, but learning the alphabet is always the main goal.