Lexis Second Review Quiz

As we approach the end of this term, we have our second and final Review Quiz.

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During extensive reading activities, students should ​ (a)   what they are reading and should be giving attention to ​ (b)   .

• be interested in
• the meaning of the text
• have previous knowledge
• have previous knowledge of
• learning language features
• the patterns ocurring

Answer explanation

Exactly! During extensive reading activities, students should ​ be interested in what they are reading and should be giving attention to ​the meaning of the text.

When starting an extensive reading program, is it a good idea to do the reading during class? Why?

Answer explanation

Right! Ding the reading during class helps us make sure the reading is being done and it helps us make learners enjoy these activities.

When would it be suitable to focus on the spelling of words?

Answer explanation

That's right!

When we are working with vocabulary and writing!

Match the strands to their purpose when working with writing and vocabulary.

• Increase the pace of writing.

• Meaning-focused input

• Offer opportunities to be in contact with written words.

• Meaning-focused output

• Focus on words and their spelling.

• Language-focused learning

• Give feedback on spelling skills.

• Fluency development

Answer explanation

That's correct! When we are working with writing from the 4 strands we can use them like this.

Patterns are helpful because they help learners identify and memorize the strictly fixed patterns of words.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

RIght! Remember that patterns are helpful, however, since they are very flexible we cannot fully rely on them.

These are some of the elements a dictionary should ideally include.

• meaning of the term

• collocations

• frequency

• examples

• register

Answer explanation

Correct!

Ideally, dictionaries provide information on the meaning of the term, it's grammar, it's collocations, it's register appropriateness, it's frequency, and even some advice on the use of the word.

What do we mean by "Linked-skill activities"?

Answer explanation

Right!

This refers to a sequence of activities based on a common topic, through skills (listening speaking reading, and writing)

Give an example of how we could link skill activities.

Answer explanation

Great!

Another example could be starting with a reading activity then moving on to a listening activity and then ending up with a writing activity.

Match the following tasks to what they involve.

• Learners bring their own knowledge to the task.

• Semantic mapping

• Evoke and organize the relevant language students have.

• Preparation through recall

• Puts receptive language to productive use

• Preteaching

• Recall ideas and language items

• Experience tasks