Literacy Basics Fields, Groth and Spangler (2008) delineate literacy basics as the following: (i) A print-free environment containing labeled objects, word walls, pocket charts, classroom (ii) books and libraries , shared reading, storytelling, and reading and writing corners and supplies. (iii) sharing time, book reports, literature circles; and oral reading opportunities Firsthand experiences of interest featuring field trips, cooking, gardening classroom (iv) Pressured exploration of reading (independent reading)including the use of books of all genres-biography, historical fiction poetry, fiction, autobiography,mystery, and science fiction. a. i, ii b. ii,iii c. i,iv d. iii,iv

The correct answer is c. $i, iv$.<br /><br />Explanation:<br />The question is asking which of the given options correctly delineates literacy basics according to the fields mentioned in the passage. <br /><br />Option a. $i, ii$ includes the print-free environment containing labeled objects, word walls, pocket charts, classroom books and libraries, shared reading, storytelling, and reading and writing corners and supplies. However, it does not include the other fields mentioned in the passage.<br /><br />Option b. $ii, iii$ includes the books and libraries, shared reading, storytelling, and reading and writing corners and supplies, as well as sharing time, book reports, literature circles, and oral reading opportunities. However, it does not include the other fields mentioned in the passage.<br /><br />Option c. $i, iv$ includes the print-free environment containing labeled objects, word walls, pocket charts, classroom books and libraries, shared reading, storytelling, and reading and writing corners and supplies, as well as the pressured exploration of reading (independent reading) including the use of books of all genres. This option correctly delineates the literacy basics according to the fields mentioned in the passage.<br /><br />Option d. $iii, iv$ includes the sharing time, book reports, literature circles, and oral reading opportunities, as well as the pressured exploration of reading (independent reading) including the use of books of all genres. However, it does not include the other fields mentioned in the passage.<br /><br />Therefore, the correct answer is c. $i, iv$.