If you are studying phonology, then you are studying
The way in which speech sound patterns are formed.
Speakers can change sentences to questions by changing the
Pitch.
"Bite" and "byte" are examples of a phonographemic differences known as
Homophones.
Words which have the same spelling or pronunciation, but different meaning are
Homographs.
If you are studying "morphemic analysis", then you are studying
The smallest unit within a language system to which meaning is attached, and the root and suffix and/or prefix.
If you are studying morpheme, then you are studying:
The smallest unit within a language system to which meaning is attached.
The term phonographemic refers to
The study of individual letters and letter combinations.
The definition of individual words
Is known as making the meaning of a word explicit.
One type of morphemes (and the key to understanding a word because this is where the actual meaning is determined)
Root words
Stress
Occurs at sentence or word level and can modify meaning.
Homonym
Is a general term for word with two or more meanings.
Homographs
Are two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation, but with different meanings.
Heteronyms
Are two or more words that have the same spelling but different meaning and pronunciation.
When the teacher is correcting a student's language, the teacher should
Repeat the student's message in a correct fashion, which corrects the error but in a way that shows the student the correct form without embarrassing him or her.
To carefully correct all mistakes a student makes
Would raise the affective filter and probably cause the student to hesitate before speaking.
Considering the context of the error
Gives the teacher insight into the student's learning, but it isn't a method of correction.
To confirm the error by repeating it
Will suggest to the student that his or her utterance was correct and therefore not a good practice.
The study of morphemes may provide the student with
Grammatical Information.
The meaning of the root word
Comes from its source or origin.
The meaning of the phonemes
Relates to its sound.
Which one of the following is NOT included in the study of "semantics"? a) The definition of individual words and meanings, b) The intonation of the speaker, c) Culture, d) Meaning which is "inherent", as well as "contextual".
Culture.
Semantics study
The definition of individual words and meanings, the intonation of the speaker, and meaning which is "inherent" as well as "contextual" as well.
Idioms are particularly difficult for ELLs because
Idioms frequently rely on hyperbole or metaphors.
Idioms
Cannot be literally translated, which prevents the ELL from understanding what is being implied.
Idioms
May not be in context which makes them even more difficult to be understood. The language may be old fashioned, which younger students wouldn't get, or be part of today's pop culture and thus difficult for many adults to understand.
If you are studying "pragmatics", then you are studying
How context impacts the interpretation of language.
Meaning which is "inherent" as well as "contextual" refers to
Lexicon of the language.
A teacher who asks the ELL if he or she has finished the task really means "Finish the assignment." This is an example of
Pragmatics.
Synonyms refer to
Two words that mean the same.
If you are studying "syntax", then you are studying
The rules for correct sentence structure.
The intonation and accent used when conveying a message refer to
Pitch and Stress.
The subject-verb-object order of the English sentence refers to
The correct order for most English sentences.
Language learners seem to acquire syntax
In the same order regardless of whether it is in L1 or L2.
All language learners must progress
Through the same hierarchical steps in their language learning process.
Language learners
go from the least to the most complicated stages regardless of whether it is L1 or L2.
Decide if the following sentence order of acquisition of "negation" is correct or not:
Sentence 1: "No school. No like."
Sentence 2: "Kim didn't went to school."
Sentence 3: "Kim doesn't like to go to school."
This order of acquisition of "negation" is correct because starts with the least developed sentence.
Decide if the following sentence order of acquisition of "negation" is correct or not:
Sentence 1: "Kim doesn't like to go to school."
Sentence 2: "Kim didn't went to school."
Sentence 3: "No school. No like."
This order of acquisition of "negation" is incorrect because starts with the most developed sentence.
Decide if the following sentence order of acquisition of "negation" is correct or not:
Sentence 1: "Kim didn't went to school."
Sentence 2: "Kim doesn't like to go to school."
Sentence 3: "No school. No like."
This order of acquisition of "negation" is incorrect because starts with the sentence, in which the concept of negation is developed, but with grammar mistakes.
When referring to discourse in the English language, which is the most important principle for successful oral communication?
Taking "turns" in conversation is primordial in oral English discourse.
Empty language refers to
Discourse perfunctory speech that has little meaning but is important in social exchanges.
Choice of topic of the conversation
Is an important element of discourse in English, but not the most important principal for successful oral communication.
The setting or context of the conversation
Is an important element of discourse to be successful in English language, but not the most important principal for successful oral communication.
Polite discourse includes phrases such as "How are you?" or "See you later" as examples of
Empty language, which carries very little meaning.
The sentence: "The bus was late and he was late, but John still managed to catch it." Is an example of
A Compound-complex sentence.
The sentence: "The bus was late and he was late." Is an example of
A Compound sentence.
The sentence: "The bus was late." Is an example of
A Simple sentence.
The sentence: "The bus was late, but John still managed to catch it." Is an example of
A Complex sentence.
The vocabulary word "ain't" has been used for /am not/, /is not/, and /has not/. It is an example of
How language evolves.
The vocabulary word "ain't" has been used for /am not/, /is not/, and /has not/. It is NOT an example of
A dialect.
The vocabulary word "ain't" has been used for /am not/, /is not/, and /has not/. It is NOT an example of
Socio-economic effects on language
The vocabulary word "ain't" has been used for /am not/, /is not/, and /has not/. It is NOT an example of
A southern drawl.
The culture of the speakers
Is NOT a reason for people to change their register.
One of the factor in people changing their register depends on
Relationship between the speakers.
Formality of the situation is
One of the factor in people changing their register.
Attitude towards the listeners and the subject is
Another factor in people changing their register.
"Maria is a profesora" is an example of
Code-switching. One person may switch languages when a word is not known in the other language.
Dialect
Is any form or variety of a spoken language peculiar to a region, community, social group, etc.
Inter-language
Is the language spoken by ELLs that is between their L1 and L2.
Formulaic speech
Refers to speech that is ritualistic in nature and perhaps used for social politeness rather than information.
Sociolinguistics
Is used to understand the relationship between language and people including the phenomenon of people switching languages during a conversation.
English has grown as a language primarily because of
Immigration/technology and science.
Identify the major factor in the spread of English
The extension of the British Empire.
The pronunciation changes in Middle English
Is NOT the major factor in the spread of English.
The introduction of new words from different cultures
Is NOT considered the major factor in the spread of English.
Chomsky's theory is
Nature is more important than nurture.
Piaget's theory is
Language is a reflection of thought.
Vygotsky's theory is
Social communication which promotes language and cognition.
Collier's theory is
Children are active learners who construct their worlds.
The difference between learning a language and acquiring it is best explained by the statement
Studying the grammar of a language instead of learning it through reading, TV, etc.
Learning a language is equal to
Studying the grammar of the language (through coursework, studying and memorizing)
Acquiring a language is equal to
Learning the language through reading, TV, etc.
According to Krashen and Terrell's Input Hypothesis, language learners are able to understand
Slightly more than they can produce. In this way the learner will have the basis with which to understand but will have to figure out the unknown language in context.
From Beginning to Proficiency, Silent period
Is the stage 1 in the language acquisition process.
From Beginning to Proficiency, Private speech
Is the stage 2 in the language acquisition process.
From Beginning to Proficiency, Lexical chunks
Is the stage 3 in the language acquisition process.
From Beginning to Proficiency, Formulaic speech
Is the stage 4 in the language acquisition process.
From Beginning to Proficiency, Experimental or simplified speech:
Is the stage 5 in the language acquisition process.
Mime
Is Non-verbal (NV) communication technique.
Initiating
Is Verbal (V) communication technique.
Paraphrasing
Is Verbal (V) communication technique.
Gestures
Is Non-verbal (NV) communication technique.
Summarizing
Is Verbal (V) communication technique.
Acting out a sequence of events
Is Non-verbal (NV) communication technique.
Questioning
Is Verbal (V) communication technique.
Listening
Is Verbal (V) communication technique.
Communication involves specific skills such as
Turn-taking
Silent period:
Refers to a pre-production period observed before the ELL begins communicating.
Lexical chunks
Are blocks of language used in everyday speech and writing.
Repetition
Is used as a clarification technique or a stalling technique before the ELL is ready to proceed.
In the second language acquisition, Grammar Translation Method refers to
Transcription of literary texts into language being learned or vice versa.
In the second language acquisition, Direct Method refers to
Using second language to communicate; students induce grammar.
In the second language acquisition, Audio-Lingual Method refers to
Using only the target language.
In the second language acquisition, The Silent Way refers to
Believing people learn language by forming rules and applying them.
In the second language acquisition, Community Language Learning refers to
Teacher gives students chunks of language in the first language to ensure understanding.
In the second language acquisition, Total Physical Response refers to
Teacher gives and acts out commands with students
In the second language acquisition, Communicative Approach refers to:
Emphasizing use vs. usage.
Community Language Learning requires the members of the group and the teacher to
Trust each other, which emphasizes teacher-student trust and approaching learning as a dynamic and creative process.
Cue cards and pictures
Is used in the audio-lingual method.
Silent Way
Is based on student's use of self-expression to expand their knowledge.
TPR (Total Physical Response)
Expects students to react physically and carry out commands.
Interlanguage is best described as
A language learning strategy. It occurs when the second language learner lacks proficiency in L2 and tries to compensate for his or her lack of fluency in the new language.
Overgeneralization
Is one of the three components of interlanguage learning strategy.
Simplification
Is another of the three components of interlanguage learning strategy.
L1 interference or language transfer
Is the third of the three components of interlanguage learning strategy.
"The teacher 'writted' on the whiteboard" is an example of
Overgeneralization, when the ELL has tried to apply the rule of /ed/ endings to an irregular verb to form the past tense verb, creating an incorrect verb form.
Bilingualism of ELLs can be greatly improved by
Community's value of L2
Experts on bilingualism recommend
Exposing the child to both languages as early as possible.
The use of the native language (mother tongue) until schooling begins
Is not the only way recommended by experts to reach bilingualism.
Reading in L1 while speaking L2 in the home
Is not the only recommendation of the experts to reach bilingualism.
Speak the language of the school as much as possible
Is not the only way that experts recommend to reach bilingualism.
The creation of original utterances is proof that the L2 learner
Is using cognitive processes to acquire the L2. When ELL is able to form rules, then they are able to understand and create new utterances.
Recalling previous patterns
Does not demonstrate organization or direction of second language acquisition.
Mimicking language chunks
Is not a demonstration of organization or direction of second language acquisition.
Applying knowledge of L1 to L2
Is not a really demonstration of organization or direction of second language acquisition.
One of the reasons for learning and using more than one language is to
Support cognitive flexibility
Cognitive skills
Are used in the process of acquiring knowledge, including reasoning, perception and intuition.
Using cognitive skills while learning a second language
Applies L2 vocabulary and sentence patterns to thought process already established in L1.
The affective domain affects how students acquire a second language because
Learning a second language may make the learner feel vulnerable. It refers to the full range of human feelings and emotions that come into play during second language acquisition.
Social factors influence second language learning because
Many ELL cannot ignore social conditions.
"L1 and L2 advocates disagree on the sharing of social services and conveniences"
Does not refer to Schumman's acculturation model because "it does advocate agree to share social services and conveniences."
L1 language learners want to acquire L2 in order to remain in their new culture
Is one of the affirmations of Schumman's acculturation model.
The target language group accepts L1 learners in their culture
Is another of the affirmations of Schumman's acculturation model.
L1 and L2 groups both wish for the L1 to assimilate into the culture
Refers to one of the affirmations of Schumman's acculturation model.
Asking someone if 'You like?' instead of "Do you like this one?' is an example of
Simplification. Common learner error involving simplifying the language when correct structures have not been internalized.
Adding 'ed' to irregular verbs as a way to use the past tense is an example of
Overgeneralization.
Stating 'I have a house beautiful in Miami' for 'I have a beautiful house in Miami' is an example of
* Interference occurring between L1 and L2. *
The correction technique that best contribute to learning is
Semantic errors. It leads to increased vocabulary and L2 learning.
Among other correction techniques, Grammatical errors option
Has been proven to be ineffective.
Among other correction techniques, Pronunciation option
Has been proven to be not effective.
Among other correction techniques, all written work option
Has been considered as ineffective.
Respecting social diversity in the classroom means that teachers should teach standard English
While respecting and teaching awareness of unique group variations.
The decision by which the US Supreme Court essentially mandated bilingual instruction was
Lau v Nichols
Bilingual instruction
Was mandated by the US Supreme Court due to the fact that Chinese ELLs were denied an equal education because their instruction was in a language they could not understand.
The No Child Left Behind Act established
High performance children cannot be used to average out low performing ELLs. It specifically states that disaggregated data must be used in evaluating school performance.
Equal opportunities and protection
Is advocated by federal government in contrast to many state positions.
One major disappointment in ELL education - as a result of increasing demands of Technology and globalization - has been
Few ELLs make use of their language skills which is reflected in the inability of low-achieving students to graduate from high school, enter college, and graduate. Their place in the workforce has too often seen ELLs accepting low paying or low skilled jobs that do not take advantage of their language skills.
Second language programs in the future will have deal with
All the following: a) Demands by ELL groups, b) Polarity among different racial.ethnic groups, and c) Multiculturalism.
Culture and cultural differences
May have strong emotional influence on the ELL learner.
Culture and cultural differences
Must not be addressed by the teacher in the ELL classroom by pointing out only cultural similarities and differences.
Culture and cultural differences
Should not be the only starting point for learning about how culture affects the ELLs attitude towards education.
Culture and cultural differences
Can negatively affect how well ELLs perform in the language classroom.
Pierre arrived in the U. S. in 2005. He has been living with his uncle and aunt who are assimilated into the U.S. culture. Pierre misses his parents and brothers. He finds his high school studies fairly easy and his classmates lazy. He is worried about his goal of becoming a professional soccer player and doesn't understand why he can't have wine with his meals when he eats out with his aunt and uncle. In which stage of assimilation is Pierre?
Hostility stage. While Pierre is probably adapting, he still finds his culture superior ('his classmates are lazy' and 'why he can't have wine with his meal') and the new culture deficient ('worried about his goal of becoming a professional soccer player')
Upon arriving to a new country, immigrants frequently show signs of
Accommodation in order to get a job.
To help his class deal with the many different aspects of cultural differences, Mr. Smith asked each student (or group of students from the same culture) to talk about a special event, ceremony, or food item from their native or heritage culture. Mr. Smith was following the principles of
Krashen, whose theory of Second Language Acquisition proposes lowering the effective filter to encourage language learning. Encouraging students to talk about themselves or their culture is one way of lowering the affective filter.
Piaget
Is a developmental psychologist.
Chamot & O'Malley
Developed CALLA - whole language in content areas.
Asher
Proposed TPR (Total Physical Response) as a L2 learning technique.
Ms. Jones is a middle school teacher of many years experience and highly respected. This year, however, she has a class with many immigrants from several different cultures. She finds it easy to deal with the outgoing Marco who has been in the U. S. for 6 months, but doesn't understand the reserved Leilani who has been in the U. S. for 2 years. A fellow teacher suggested that Leilany may
All the following: a) Need more time to formulate her answers, b) Be showing respect to the authority figure - the teacher, and c) Need extra help in reducing her anxiety.
ESOL instruction frequently requires the teacher to change her instruction methods. She might find more difficulty during
Wait time. (The amount of time a teacher waits for an answer from students can be very difficult to change)
In the kindergarten classroom, the teacher designed a language experience story on plants after the children observed bean seeds sprouting and developing leaves. This activity followed good ESOL practice because
a) Background knowledge was activate thus permitting more learning; b) Plants were part of the science curriculum, so the story uses words from the content area, too; c) The story represented genuine communication as the students wanted to communicate what hey had learned, which represented real communication.
In a school where numerous ELL students of the same language group are present, the most efficient way to ensure conformity with the Consent Decree may be
Pull-out classes for Language Arts and science, mainstream for math. The reason is that in many cases, where students come to the U.S. with previous schooling, it is considered unnecessary, and indeed undesirable, for students to be pulled-out for math classes since math symbols are usually universal. Therefore, students will probably benefit more from remaining in the regular math classroom.
If the teacher circulates around the room answering questions and asking others, which level(s) of scaffolding is she demonstrating?
Interactive, because she can interact and guide the learning - possibly through asking other questions.
Modeling
Is a level in which the teacher demonstrates correct pronunciation or syntax to the students.
Independent
Is a level in which students are working by themselves, and the teacher can be not need scaffolding.
Guided
Is a level in which student must be guided and supervised.
Who are the Pioneers in ESL in the U.S.?
Bilingual Schooling and the Miami Experience. Bilingual School for a Bicultural Community: Miami's Adaptation to the Cuban Refugees.
Many sites listed on the Internet under English as a Second Language/Foreign Language have resources designed for teachers and researchers. The one specifically designed for ELLs is
http://www.esl.about.com
This site is for the U.S. Dept. of Education. It is the only one which is dedicated primarily to ELLs.
Many sites listed on the Internet under English as a Second Language/Foreign Language have resources designed for teachers and researchers. The one specifically designed for the Office of Bilingual Education and Minotity Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) is
http://www.ed.gov./offices/OBEMLA
Many sites listed on the Internet under English as a Second Language/Foreign Language have resources designed for teachers and researchers. The one specifically designed for the Center for Applied Linguistic is
http://www.cal.org
Many sites listed on the Internet under English as a Second Language/Foreign Language have resources designed for teachers and researchers. The one specifically designed for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) at Washington State University is
http://www.K12.wa.us
Students who are reading but need help in understanding texts may benefit from which computer program?
Sim City, a site for problem-solving.
Watch Me Read
Is a tutoring application.
In schools with large immigrant populations of diverse origin, the most commonly used model is
Pull-out model, which is today most commonly used.
SDAIE (Special Designed Academic Programs in English) is
A structured immersion model most commonly used in California.
Submersion is
A model that does not provide the necessary support that ELLs need and is in disfavor.
What is "Transition models"?
In schools with large immigrant populations of diverse origin these models provided approximately three years of BICs but frequently leave the LEP with almost no support while learning CALPs.
Canadian French Immersion and Miami-Dade County models
Do not demonstrate well Widdowson's definition of 'use' and 'usage' which defferentiated how the grammar of a language is reflected in its 'usage' and how the language is actually 'used' in communicative situations.
Submersion with primary language support model
Is not the best demonstration of Widdowson's definition of 'use' and 'usage' which defferentiated how the grammar of a language is reflected in its 'usage' and how the language is actually 'used' in communicative situations.
Communication-based ESL and Grammar-based ESL model
Does not reflect well Widdowson's definition of 'use' and 'usage' which defferentiated how the grammar of a language is reflected in its 'usage' and how the language is actually 'used' in communicative situations.
Communication-based ESL and Grammar-based ESL model
Is the best demonstration of Widdowson's definition of 'use' and 'usage' which defferentiated how the grammar of a language is reflected in its 'usage' and how the language is actually 'used' in communicative situations.
School district Y is located in a depressed economic area with many immigrants from different cultures. It is small but populous. Budgets have been cut because of an economic slow-down and rising fuel costs. A possible solution for the up-coming school year would be
Assigning additional ESOL support staff to the district for pull-out classes may be the only option.
In a depressed economic area with many immigrants from different cultures, Busing ELLs to neighboring ESL resources centers
May not be an option in economic crisis which include high fuel costs for the up-coming school year.
In a depressed economic area with many immigrants from different cultures, Encouraging the establishment of a magnet school within the district
Could take considerable time to implement for the up-coming school year.
In a depressed economic area with many immigrants from different cultures, Retraining the existing staff in ESOL techniques
Requires long-term planning and substantial investment for the up-coming school year.
'Weak' forms of bilingual education may be identified with
The Melting Pot theory which assumed that the U.S. was an ideal homogeneous society and that the immigrant or heritage culture was of far less importance than learning the language of the country in order to be assimilated.
Transculturation
Refers to the individual's process of acculturation.
L1 maintenance
Indicates a desire to implement strong forms of bilingual education where the native or heritage cultures are valued.
True bilingualism
Refers to the desire to implement strong forms of bilingual education where the native or heritage cultures are valued.
Ms. Mejia is concerned with her ELLs learning to write correctly in English. She
Reads stories using vocabulary the ELLs need for BICs or CALPs. By modeling the language the ELLs need in contexts, they should be able to acquire it.
Dictates sentences with the week's spelling words
Is a good strategy if the words are in context.
Plays Hangman to reinforce spelling of the words
Is a fun game and good for spelling, but little else.
Sends extra work home (writing homework) for the ELLs to practice
Would probably not improve their writing skills as they'd continue making the same errors.
Skim of information
Is a cognitive strategy. It is NOT a socioaffective learning strategy that could be applied to the following situation: "Angela needs help in English, and her teacher wants to suggest several things Angela can do to improve her learning strategies."
Read a funny book
Is a socioaffective learning strategy that could be applied to the following situation: "Angela needs help in English, and her teacher wants to suggest several things Angela can do to improve her learning strategies."
Work cooperatively with her classmates
Is another socioaffective learning strategy that could be applied to the following situation: "Angela needs help in English, and her teacher wants to suggest several things Angela can do to improve her learning strategies."
Ask the teacher to speak more slowly
Is one of the socioaffective learning strategies that could be applied to the following situation: "Angela needs help in English, and her teacher wants to suggest several things Angela can do to improve her learning strategies."
Which learning strategy is an ESOL teacher who encourages her students to keep track of their progress in English Language Learning stimulating?
Metacognitive. Applying this strategy the ESOL teacher is instructing her ELLs in strategies that make them aware of their individual learning. By being aware of their learning strategies, ELLs can compare their previous learning with their present/current learning and measure their progress (or lack thereof).
Affective strategy
Is NOT such a strategy that an ESOL teacher - who encourages her students to keep track of their progress in English Language Learning stimulating - could apply to make her students aware of their individual learning. By being unaware of their learning strategies, ELLs cannot compare their previous learning with their present/current learning neither measure their progress (or lack thereof).
Cognitive strategy
Would NOT be such a strategy that an ESOL teacher - who encourages her students to keep track of their progress in English Language Learning stimulating - could apply to make her students aware of their individual learning. By being unaware of their learning strategies, ELLs cannot compare their previous learning with their present/current learning neither measure their progress (or lack thereof).
Social strategy
Would NOT provide such an appropriate strategy that an ESOL teacher - who encourages her students to keep track of their progress in English Language Learning stimulating - could apply to make her students aware of their individual learning. By being unaware of their learning strategies, ELLs cannot compare their previous learning with their present/current learning neither measure their progress (or lack thereof).
Receptive vocabulary
Is a type of worksheet that promote receptive vocabulary development through beginning sounds and letters. It is a stage of pre-literacy.
Advanced TPR (Total Physical Response)
Can be done slowly as a starting activity for ELLs. As they begin to understand more oral English and the game, TPR can be 'spiced up' by: a) Rapid fire commands, b) More advanced vocabulary, c) Funny commands.
When introducing the human body using the communicative approach
The ESOL instructor might: a) Use gesture or mime, b) Play 'Simon Says', c) Sing a 'song: The Hip Bone's connected to the Leg Bone'.
The teacher reads the story revising where necessary
Is NOT a step in the Language Experience Approach
Language Experience Approach
Is when the teacher writes the revised sentences on the storyboard making the necessary corrections at this time.
Drawing a picture to represent something personal about an experience
Is one of the steps in the Language Experience Approach.
When students dictate their story to the teacher is an example of:
A step in the Language Experience Approach.
The story is read in later days as a follow-up activity
Is another step in the Language Experience Approach.
Content area teachers should NOT:
Correct the LEP's oral language mistakes because content-based instruction suggests LEP students need an additional 5-7 years to pick-up academic language.
Content area teachers SHOULD
Apply the more slowly speaking, and enunciating because content-based instruction suggests LEP students need an additional 5-7 years to pick-up academic language.
Content area teachers SHOULD
Demonstrate new materials using various strategies to increase input because content-based instruction suggests LEP students need an additional 5-7 years to pick-up academic language.
Content area teachers SHOULD
Check frequently for comprehension by asking students to explain what was said to a classmate or back to the teacher because content-based instruction suggests LEP students need an additional 5-7 years to pick-up academic language.
Speaking at a normal pace
Is NOT an appropriate option to Content-based Instruction (CBI). Teacher must learn to slow down their pace in order for ELLs to understand their speech. They should not, however, speak too slowly or raise their voice.
Who is the researcher that is must identified with the importance of working through problems to obtain a solution and to learn a foreign language?
Prabhu. He researched the effectiveness of problem solving as a means for students to acquire the language they need to learn English versus the learning of the language in order to solve problems. His students used information-gap activities, reasoning activities, and opinion-gap activities to acquire the new language they needed.
Which instructional approach emphasizes LEPs working on content material?
CALLA (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach). It is the brain-child of Chamot and O'Malley. It is based on the principle that the child learns far more language in content classes than in ESOL pull-out classes. CALLA integrates language development, content area instruction and explicit instruction in learning strategies.
The Schema Theory of Carrell & Eisterhold suggests that for learning to take place, teachers must
Relate new materials to previous knowledge. The Schema Theory of Carrell & Eisterhold suggests that schema must be related to previous knowledge otherwise learning will not take place. When activated, schema are able to evaluate the new materials in light of previous knowledge. If the arguments made convince the learner, he or she accepts them and integrates the new knowledge in to his data bank. Otherwise, if the new materials are unconvincing, the new knowledge is rejected by the learner.
According to Cummins' four levels of difficulty, the high school math teacher whose ELLs work on standard workbook problems, is using
Level 4: Cognitively demanding / Context-reduced materials. Math materials in high school are cognitively demanding, but standard workbook activities are not related to a context the ELLs are familiar with - their school, their community, or their families - and are therefore, context-reduced.
The sentence: "I want to return this book."
Is identified as a CALP. According to Cummins' four levels of difficulty, this would be Level 1: Cognitively undemanding / Context embedded.
The sentence: "I want a Coke."
Is identified as a BICs.
The sentence: "My name is _______."
Can be identified as a BICs.
The sentence: "Can I go to the bathroom?"
May be identified as a BICs.
Peer correction
Is an effective way of dealing with fossilization. Both the ELL and his or her peer have the opportunity to analyze errors in a non-confrontational way.
Teacher (or aide) corrects all papers
Is NOT an appropriate method of dealing with fossilization.
Dictating correct sentences of patterns frequently used incorrectly by ELLs
Is an effective method of dealing with fossilization.
Work on items such as ending /s/ for third person singular in written work
Is an appropriate way of dealing with fossilization.
Providing extra listening materials (e.g. CD-Rom's of stories)
Is a method of adapting general education instruction to ELLs. By providing extra listening material to the ELLs, they are receiving scaffolding. Since the CD-Rom's provide modeling of correct pronunciation and stress, the ELLs are receiving English language instruction at the same time they receive additional help in understanding the story.
Comparing proverbs from different countries
Could be an activity to be used to exploring the cultural heritage of many diverse countries. This is an activity provides the opportunity to compare proverbs from different countries. By demonstrating to the ELLs and their classmates that many countries share similar sayings or proverbs on universal topics, we are sponsoring the idea of cultural unity.
Singing 'Hava Nagila'
Is an activity used to explore the cultural heritage of specific country.
Composing original parodies (e.g. 'On Top of Spaghetti')
Could be used as an activity to explore the cultural heritage of a specific country.
Writing Haiku poems
Is usefully used to explore the cultural heritage of a specific country.
Using a 'video split'
Is an information gap activity. Information gap activities are activities in which certain information is revealed to the different groups. A video split might typically allow one group to see the video without sound and the other group to hear the sound without the visuals. They would share the information they received in order to complete the task.
When using instructional technology (e.g. videos, DVDs, or CDs) in ESOL classes, the instructor SHOULD
Frequently stop to check on comprehension. This will maintain motivation and increase interest in the activity.
Play the entire piece to build listening skills
Would be tiring and boring for most ELLs. Listening for long periods of time before they are ready causes most language learners to 'tune out'.
Quiz the ELLs for comprehension after listening
Would raise the affective filter and lessen language learning.
Block the captions on the video
Omits a source of visual information for the ELLs.
CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) instruction allows the instructor to
a) Grade quizzes on-line, b) Mediate discussion, c) E-mail a student or groups of students 24/7.
By using asynchronous applications teachers can
Design coursework for students to complete by specific dates. Asynchronous applications are applications off-line. As such, the teacher can script a course completely at the teacher's convenience and programmed to be available on a specific date of the teacher's choice. One completed, it may be used over and over.
Send instant messages (IMs)
Is not considered as an asynchronous application.
CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) gives ELLs the opportunity to
a) Practice writing skills in chatrooms, b) Receive instructor feedback during the class, c) See each other through video conferencing.
Kroonenberg believes the value of CMC (Computer-Mediated Communication)
Lies in its ability to imitate a live conversation.
Teachers looking for reading comprehension software for young ELLs SHOULD LOOK for
A text which is read accompanied by animation. Animation attracts a young child visually. Having a story read to the child helps with pre-literacy skills especially comprehension where much of our understanding may come from hearing the pronunciation of the words that we see.
Illustrated vocabulary lists, which are presented before the story (Vocabulary lists and vocabulary words)
Will help the student understand more, but do not help in the comprehension of the story.
A page for the students to paint at the end of the story (Painting activity)
Would be a concluding activity and not necessarily based on understanding the story.
Communicate when necessary to see how things are going
Is not a guideline for a successful Internet project. It can be too casual while working in Internet. Most students are not accustomed to working in an independent learning environment and need continuous communication to motivate them and keep them on track.
One of guidelines for a successful Internet project
Is that projects should be interesting, timely, and have specific goals.
Postpone reading until the ELLs acquire intermediate oral language proficiency
Is NOT the most appropriate ESOL strategy for readers who do not read in their L1.
Teach cognates and high frequency words
Will NOT be the most appropriate ESOL strategy for readers who do not read in their L1.
Use pull-out reading support in L2
Would NOT be the most appropriate ESOL strategy for readers who do not read in their L1.
The most appropriate ESOL strategy for readers who do not read in their L1
Is Develop literacy in L1 first. Once the ELL understands pre-reading strategies and how the written word is connected to the spoken word, the learner is ready to read. Once fluency is achieved in the first language, second language reading instruction can begin and be more successful.
Which trait is present in ELLs who are beginning to write in L2?
Limited vocabulary, uses one or two sentence patterns, writes only a few sentences. Ells often demonstrate mixed traits in their skills.
Word-order problems, lack of variety in vocabulary, using different sentence patterns
Is one of the traits that is present in ELLs who are beginning to write in L2.
Writing 3 or more paragraphs with run-on sentences, little vocabulary above basic level, limited organization
Is another of the traits that is present in ELLs who are beginning to write in L2.
Asking for translation of vocabulary at time, good variety of sentence patterns, writing a paragraph or more
Reflects one of the traits that is present in ELLs who are beginning to write in L2.
ELLs demonstrate emergent literacy in English by
Making play grocery lists. It illustrates an WLLs growing awareness of writing and literacy in the daily routines of the home.
Spelling lists for homework practice
Is NOT recommended as a strategy to promote emergent literacy. Spelling lists are out of context and not recommended to promote literacy. Any word list, if give, must be within the context of the classroom learning.
One recommended strategy to promote emergent literacy
Is when the teacher reads oversized books carefully pointing to each word as she reads.
Mother Goose rhymes illustrated around the room
Is one recommended strategy to promote emergent literacy.
One of the strategies recommended to promote emergent literacy is
Word wall with words listed under each beginning letter.
What does not cause poor readers?
Incorporating prior knowledge into L2 learning. Activating schema and incorporating previous knowledge into L2 learning will strengthen the learning process. It certainly does not cause poor readers.
Incorporating prior knowledge into L2 learning
Permits readers to learn and remember more.
Help readers to evaluate new arguments
Allow incorporating prior knowledge into L2 learning.
When prior knowledge is incorporated into L2 learning
Comprehension improves.
Freire's research states that
Oppressed people obtain power through education and knowledge.
Auerbach (1999), Brown (1999), Hammond & Macken Horaik (1999), and Hull (2000) stated that
Critical literacy provides a means for individual to identify with the nature of social conditions and change them.
Lohrey (1998) stated that
Critical literacy is an investigation into the morives and goals of an author or speaker.
Van Duzer & Florez stated that
Critical literacy goes beyond the basic literacy skills and asks readers to become critical consumers of information.
Provide a list of pre-reading questions for discussion
Would activate previous knowledge and create interest in the story, but NOT promote critical literacy, in the following situation: "An English teacher included a unit on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in her programming.
Use a flow-chart to outline the plot
Suggests that flow-chart could be used as a plot summary, but does NOT promote critical literacy, in the following situation: "An English teacher included a unit on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in her programming.
Show the movie and provide comprehension questions
Provides extra input for better understanding of the story, but does NOT promote critical literacy, in the following situation: "An English teacher included a unit on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in her programming.
Compare the story of Prince Charles and Princess Diana to Romeo and Juliet
Giving the students opportunities for critical analysis and a means of exploring universal themes in family relationships with a meaningful context with the modern world promote critical literacy, in the following situation: "An English teacher included a unit on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in her programming.
Instruction to promote fluency includes
Role plays, phonics instruction, journal writing. This instruction suggests various way in which fluency is developed by constant practice in non-threatening ways.
To understand up to 74% of academic texts and 84% of conversational English, an ELL needs only
1000 words, despite the efforts to teach vocabulary (and increase the vocabularies of ELLs) recent corpus-based studies suggest that the basic vocabulary words students need may not be as high as they were previously thought.
Phonics practice
Is NOT an appropriate strategy for home-involved reading instructions. Phonics practice is ill advised since the parents may speak English poorly or not at all.
Encourage parents to model reading and writing in L2 when possible
Is an appropriate strategy for home-involved reading instructions. It is a positive way for parents to emphasize the importance of reading in modern society.
Suggest parents to read or tell stories in L1 to their children
Is considered an appropriate strategy for home-involved reading instructions. It is a positive way for parents to emphasize the importance of reading in modern society.
Having the child re-tell the reading selection to their parents
Is another appropriate strategy for home-involved reading instructions. It is a positive way for parents to emphasize the importance of reading in modern society.
Why older children or adults may be able to progress more rapidly in reading instruction?
Because they have more worldly experience to help them understand texts, although generally young children are often considered better language learners than older children or adults.
Although generally young children are often considered better language learners than older children or adults, why they may NOT be able to progress more rapidly in reading instruction?
Because their vocabulary concepts in L2 are less developed and/or they have more language learning experience, and it would depend on the individuals involved in the learning situation.
Which accommodation may be allowed for ELLs during assessment?
Allowing usage of an English-heritage dictionary
Giving extra time
May NOT be allowed for ELLs during assessment, it would defeat the purpose of their assessing. It is not considered as accommodation.
Asking proctor to explain certain words or test items
CANNOT be allowed for ELLs during assessment, it would defeat the purpose of their assessing. It is not considered as accommodation.
Paraphrasing the prompt
WILL NOT be allowed for ELLs during assessment, it would defeat the purpose of their assessing. It is not considered as accommodation.
Essay writing
Is NOT an acceptable alternative assessment strategy for evaluating the English capabilities of ELLs.
Portfolios
Is an acceptable alternative assessment strategy for evaluating the English capabilities of ELLs.
Observation
Can be an acceptable alternative assessment strategy for evaluating the English capabilities of ELLs.
Self-assessment
Is an appropriate strategy for evaluating the English capabilities of ELLs.
Which method is the most appropriate one for dealing partially with cultural bias in tests?
Administer practice test with time limits. This practice addresses cultural bias since many cultures do not time test and ELLs may find this a difficulty since it is a norm in many U.S. testing environments.
Translate the tests previous to the actual exam
Is an accommodation to the language deficiencies of ELLs when dealing partially with cultural bias in tests, but do not address cultural bias.
Provide pictures and graphics during the test
Can be an accommodation to the language deficiencies of ELLs when dealing partially with cultural bias in tests, but do not address cultural bias.
Provide a study guide and give test orally
May be an accommodation to the language deficiencies of ELLs when dealing partially with cultural bias in tests, but do not address cultural bias.
Which minor accommodation is appropriate when testing for an ELLs level of English proficiency?
Allowing extra time. ELLs may need more time to respond to questions until they become more familiar with the English language and U.S. testing situations.
Using the ELLs portfolio as accomodation
Can be one of suggested alternative testing methods when testing for ELLs level of English proficiency.
Recitating as accommodation
Could be one of suggested alternative testing methods when testing for ELLs level of English proficiency.
Providing translation of prompts as needed for understanting
Is an INAPPROPRIATE method of accommodation when testing for an ELLs level of English proficiency because the level of English proficiency is being tested.
What is the school's next step as a result of a parent language survey which indicators are:
1. Is a language other than English used in the home? Yes.
2. Does the student have a first language other than English? Yes.
3. Does the student use the language other than English more frequently? No. ?
Assigning to ESOL program while beginning testing. Since the ELLs right to an education is being protected while the most appropriate environment is being determined.
Placing the student at grade-level with no assessment as a result of a parent language survey which indicators are:
1. Is a language other than English used in the home? Yes.
2. Does the student have a first language other than English? Yes.
3. Does the student use the language other than English more frequently? No.
Does an injustice to the ELL as the student has not been given a chance to demonstrate his or her capabilities.
Placing in the grade-level ESOL program as a result of a parent language survey which indicators are:
1. Is a language other than English used in the home? Yes.
2. Does the student have a first language other than English? Yes.
3. Does the student use the language other than English more frequently? No.
Reveals an injustice to the ELL as the student has not been given a chance to demonstrate his or her capabilities.
Posting admission until testing is completed as a result of a parent language survey which indicators are:
1. Is a language other than English used in the home? Yes.
2. Does the student have a first language other than English? Yes.
3. Does the student use the language other than English more frequently? No.
Is an inappropriate step of school as the child has the right to schooling.
All 11th graders in Florida must take
HSCT (High School Competency Test)
SAT or ACT tests
Are optional tests for university candidates.
GTAT test
Is a nationally recognized 10th grade achievement test.
Florida Writes test
Is a test that measures writing ability in grades 4, 8, and 10 grades.
TOEFL
Is a language proficiency test that measures a student's English language ability in reading comprehension, essay writing, syntax and lexis.
Decoding successfully but having comprehension difficulties
Might indicate a learning disability, for example, when a 5th grader has completed one year in the ESOL program but does not seem to make progress. Such situation goes beyond the normal problems of ESOL and possibly into the realm of learning difficulties.
Frequently switching codes
Is a normal ELL reaction to the stress of learning a new language, for example, when a 5th grader has completed one year in the ESOL program but does not seem to make progress, but is not a learning disability.
Needing extra time to answer questions
Is considered a normal ELL reaction to the stress of learning a new language, for example, when a 5th grader has completed one year in the ESOL program but does not seem to make progress, but is not a learning disability.
Dropping of the final consonants of words
Refers to a pronunciation error which may be normal in the ELL's first language, for example, when a 5th grader has completed one year in the ESOL program but does not seem to make progress, but is not a learning disability.
Distortion is an example of
When ELL student pronounces the phoneme incorrectly and 'distorts' the sound, e.g. he or she may pronounce /free/ instead of /three/.
Omission is an example of
When ELL student omits a phoneme in the word.
Substitution is an example of
When ELL student substitutes a phoneme in the word.
Addition is an example of
When ELL student adds a phoneme in the word.
What is indicative of a language disorder rather than a L2 developmental issue?
When speech is difficult for others to understand. It would NOT be considered a problem of L2 learners, therefore, it may indicate a language disorder.
Difficulty in identifying words in context
Can be considered a problem in ELLs.
Inability to produce grammatically correct sentence
Is considered a problem in ELLs.
Dropping of specific word endings
Reveals a problem in ELLs.
What should be done prior to initiating a formal referral process for an ELL with possible learning disabilities?
A vision and hearing test. It eliminates the possibility of a childhood health issue before classifying it as a learning disorder problem
A language diagnostic test
Can be done prior to initiating a formal referral process for an ELL, but it DOES NOT eliminate the possibility of a childhood health issue before classifying it as a learning disability (disorder problem).
Documentation of at least 1 intervention
May be done prior to initiating a formal referral process for an ELL, but it DOES NOT eliminate the possibility of a childhood health issue before classifying it as a learning disability (disorder problem).
Consultation with principal about ELL's progress
Could be done prior to initiating a formal referral process for an ELL, but it DOES NOT eliminate the possibility of a childhood health issue before classifying it as a learning disability (disorder problem).
Which is a possible sign of the gifted ELL student?
High academic performance in L1. It suggests that ELLs who performed excellent academic work in theirs first language would be the prime indicator of a student with exceptional abilities, especially if they are also apparent in the L2.
Normal development according to parental interview
Is NOT a sign of gifted ELL student.
Speech delayed in L2
Does NOT show a sign of gifted ELL student.
Seeming to solve logic problems with difficulty
Definitely is NOT a sign of gifted ELL student.
An ELL suspected of having learning difficulties
Should be analyzed for up to 10 weeks using ESOL techniques. This procedures indicates carefully documented follow-up to avoid placing an ELL in the incorrect environment.
An ELL suspected of having learning difficulties may present behavioral differences when asked to produce written work
But it SHOULD NOT be analyzed for up to 10 weeks using ESOL techniques since it suggests the ELL may be acting out to avoid producing work that is challenging or too difficult.
An ELL suspected of having learning difficulties demonstrates the ability to learn quickly
But it SHOULD NOT be analyzed for up to 10 weeks using ESOL techniques since it indicates ability beyond the realm of language learning difficulties and suggests gifted exceptionalities.
An ELL suspected of having learning difficulties demonstrates the ability to solve problems not dependent on English
But it SHOULD NOT be analyzed for up to 10 weeks using ESOL techniques since it is and indicator of an ability beyond the realm of language learning difficulties and suggests gifted exceptionalities.
Language proficiency assessment, speech and language assessment, English language assessment
Is the correct order for the assessment of ELLs with exceptionalities.
English language assessment, language proficiency assessment, language for assessment
Is NOT the correct order for the assessment of ELLs with exceptionalities.
Speech and language assessment, language for assessment, English language assessment
Is NOT considered the correct order for the assessment of ELLs with exceptionalities.
Language for assessment, speech and language assessment, language proficiency
Will be NOT the correct order for the assessment of ELLs with exceptionalities.
Lectures as instructional strategy
Is not appropriate for ELLs with exceptionalies. Lectures are difficult for most people and certainly for ELLs whose attention span may be limited by their exceptionality and their L2 language proficiency level.
Use of texts adapted to students disability
Is an instructional strategy that is appropriate for ELLs with exceptionalities.
Practice testing opportunities
Is one of the instructional strategies that is appropriate for ELLs with exceptionalities.
Differentiated instruction
Is considered an instructional strategy that is appropriate for ELLs with exceptionalities.
Based on Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act, schools are required to include ELLs in state-mandated testing
In mathematics with 1 year of enrollment.
The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to
Give assessment in English if the LEP has received 3 years of schooling in the U.S. (except for Puerto Rico)
In Lau v Nichols (1974), the Supreme Court ruled that
Students were denied and 'equal' education.
Castaneda v Pickard (1981)
Regulated that school districts may not continue education programs that fail to produce prositive results for ELLs.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Prohibited sexual harassment in any school activity on of off campus.
Florida Educational Equity Act of 1984
Prohibited discrimination against students and employers based on race, ethnicity, national origins, disability, or marital status.
Which legal action resulted in the Florida Consent Decree which mandates all public schools must offer equal access to subject matter, content, and benefits to ESOL students?
LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) v Florida Board of Education. When sued by the LULAC in 1980, the Florida Consent Decree was entered in the US District Court through an agreement of the opposing parties and mandated that equal access to educational benefits must be given to all ESOL students.
The Consent Decree DOES NOT outline
Procedures for dealing with homeless ELLs. Homeless ELLs are covered by the McKinney-Vento Act (reauthorized in 2001 and 2003) and protects the educational rights of all homeless children.
The Consent Decree outlines
a) How ELLs are to be integrated into the ESOL programs, b) Procedures for transition out of ESOL programs, c) How school districts shall be monitored.
BICS is the acronym for
Basic Interpersonal Cummunication Skills
CALP is the acronym for
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
CALLA is the acronym for
Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach
CELLA is the acronym for
Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment
CI is the acronym for
Comprehensible Input
EFL is the acronym for
English as a Foreign Language
ELL is the acronym for
English Language Learner
ESE is the acronym for
Exceptional Student Education
ESL is the acronym for
English as a Second Language
ESOL is the acronym for
English for Speakers of Other Language
CALL is the acronym for
Computer Assisted Language Learning
CMC is the acronym for
Computer Mediated Communication
FEP is the acronym for
Fluent English Proficient in Listening, speaking, reading and writing
FES is the acronym for
Fluent English Speaker
L1 is the acronym for
The student's home language
L2 is the acronym for
The language the student is in the process of learning (usually English)
LEP is the acronym for
Limited English Proficient (or Language Enriched Pupil)
LER is the acronym for
Limited English Reader
LES is the acronym for
Limited English Speaker
LULAC is the acronym for
League of United Latin American Citizens
META is the acronym for
Multicultural Education, Training, and Advocacy, Inc.
NEP is the acronym for
Non-English Proficient
NER is the acronym for
Non-English Reader
NES is the acronym for
Non-English Speaker
NNS is the acronym for
Non-Native Speaker
TESOL is the acronym for
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
PEP is the acronym for
Partially English Proficient
SLA is the acronym for
Second Language Acquisition
TPR is the acronym for
Total Physical Response
LY is the acronym for
LEP students enrolled in classes specifically designed for LEP students
LN is the acronym for
LEP students not enrolled in classes specifically designed for LEP students
LP is the acronym for
LEP students in grades 4-12 who are aural/oral full English proficient bosed on testin, but for some reading/writing test is pending
LF is the acronym for
Former LEP students who exited the program within the last two years
LZ is the acronym for
Former LEP students who exited the program more than two years ago
ZZ is the acronym for
Non-LEP students
A fifth grade teacher has an ELL student with a really poor performance in class and therefore, in his academic achievement; however, when she observes this student talking with some classmates in the hallway he is fluent in English. This is a clear example of:
BICS and CALPS
A middle school teacher is helping his LEP students with a Social Studies chapter.
Highlighting main concepts and ideas in the book .
A woman who works in a bank is at the library with some friends and suddenly, she encounters her manager. Instantaneously, her speech turns more formal as she talks with her boss. This is an example of:
Diglossia.
According to Noam Chomsky, humans are born with a special biological brain mechanism called a Language Acquisition Device (LAD) and:
The language development depends on the social and cultural environment .
An ELL student from fifth grade in the emergent level expressed "She singed that song yesterday", what semantic error is the student showing?
Overgeneralization.
For ELLs learning colloquial English very fast is essential. This will primarily help them:
Master grammar and syntax
Language transfer is best defined in the L2 acquisition process as:
The interference of L1 affects progress in L2
Melissa is a student who came with her family from Canada two months ago. She is very happy in her new home and she enjoys playing with the new toys she has been given. However, three days ago she, randomly, began to cry and states that she misses her friends back home. In what stage of acculturation is Melissa?
Hostility stage.
The stage that contains the effect of motivation, anxiety, and self-confidence in the theory of Stephen Krashen is:
The affective filter.
The pair of words that exemplifies a change in stress are:
record and record.
The situation that best describes a L2 learner functioning at BICS level is:
A description about how enjoyable is the math class.
"She is eating her salad. " The use of -ing is a:
Sociolinguistic variable.
Teachers use a variety of methods to make students feel comfortable in the classrooms. One of those methods is demonstrating multicultural sensitivity through "teacher talk". When the teacher asks questions to the students, the "wait time" for students' responses:
Differs in different cultures.
The best example for a free morpheme is:
cat.
The best strategy of a teacher to cultivate the pronunciation of ELL students is:
Training or talks with native speakers.
This sentence uses the past perfect verb form:
He had gone.
The subject in the sentence "Dancing is my life" is a/an:
gerund.
The terms pat and cat are examples of a phonemic concept studied as:
Phonology.
Which theory of Stephen Krashen explains conscious error correction during oral second language production?
Monitor hypothesis.
Which two terms is an example of homophones:
be and bee.
When encountering cultural bias in a test the ELL needs to be familiar with:
Colloquialism.
Tania is an advanced student who received previous educational instruction mainly with verbal activities and methods of assessment which were greatly appreciated. The most effective classroom activity to use with Tania is:
Oral tests.
A nine year old girl is entering a school in USA for the first time. Her previous scores show a positive development at school back home, she was a regular student and finished 2nd grade. She speaks no English. The best placement program for her is.
3rd grade sheltered English class.
Many government policies did not support ELLs, however, the federal government advocated for them:
Same opportunities and protection.
The TESOL member that embodies all of Florida is:
Sunshine State TESOL
Which intelligence of Howard Gardener is showing when a student decodes maps very easy, likes movies, slides, and video tapes
Spatial intelligence.