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Again! Again!

If you’ve ever taken care of a toddler, you’ve probably noticed they like routine and repeating things over and over again. Today, we’ll take a look at an article that talks about this phenomenon. The article is not too long, and you should be able to skim it for the general idea easily. After your initial reading, we’ll do a bit of close reading for details.

The article Again! Again! Here’s why toddlers love to do things on repeat also includes an audio recording so you can practise your listening.

Detailed Reading

First, take a look at the article and skim it for the general idea. You don’t necessarily have to do this before reading for details, but having a general idea of the structure of the article can help you look for the answers quickly.

After your first read, try to answer the following questions.

1- Are the claims the author makes in the article backed by science? What sources does the author mention?

2- Does the author share their opinion on this phenomenon? If yes, what is their opinion?

3- What do you think was the motivation of the author to research and write this article?

4- List at least two things that repetition achieves in early childhood development.

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