What is the most appropriate question for a teacher to ask a child examining a book to assess their concepts of print?

The most appropriate question for a teacher to ask when assessing a child's understanding of concepts of print is one that encourages the child to demonstrate their understanding of how books work, including how reading progresses. By asking the child to show where to start reading, the teacher can observe the child's knowledge of book orientation, text directionality, and the concept of the beginning of the story. This question directly assesses whether the child understands that reading begins on the front cover of the book and how to navigate the text from left to right.

This question goes beyond simply evaluating the child's ability to read aloud or express preferences about pictures in the book, as those responses do not necessarily indicate an understanding of print concepts.