Which is NOT part of concepts of print?

• A. Knowledge of a word, letter, and sentence
• B. Knowledge of many uses of print
• C. Knowledge of the overarching structure of a book or story
• D. Knowledge of the color of ink used in printing

Answer: (D)

Concepts of print focus on how print carries meaning, how it’s used, and how books and texts are organized. Understanding that words, letters, and sentences are the building blocks of written language is fundamental because it shows recognition of how print represents language. Recognizing that print has many uses—such as in books, signs, labels, or charts—helps show that print serves different purposes in daily life. And knowing the overarching structure of a book or story—how pages are arranged, where a title and author appear, and how a story flows—demonstrates awareness of how printed texts are put together.

Color of ink is not tied to how print conveys meaning or how it is structured. It’s a physical detail that doesn’t affect a child’s ability to read or understand written language, so it isn’t part of concepts of print.