Three-year-old Evan recognizes and "reads" the word "PIZZA" on a familiar sign, but thinks that his name is spelled "E." This demonstrates Evan's
A) theory of mind.
B) metacognition.
C) emergent literacy.
D) phonological awareness.

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Evan's recognition and understanding of the word "PIZZA" indicate his emergent literacy skills, which include recognizing familiar words and understanding some basic concepts of print. However, his incorrect interpretation of the spelling of his name suggests that he is still developing his phonological awareness, which is the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds of language. This suggests that Evan's phonological awareness is not as advanced as his emergent literacy skills, and he may need more support in this area to fully develop his literacy skills.

Three-Year-Old Evan Recognizes and "Reads" the Word "PIZZA" on a Familiar