week 7 quiz

What is the main purpose of talking in the classroom environment?

• For students to collaborate and build off each other's ideas

• For teachers to lecture, and students to listen

• For students to develop their language and understanding

• To evaluate student's grammar skills

Comprehensible input is language ELs can not understand

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Comprehensible language is language slightly above the EL's current level but can made understandable

What are ways that teachers can make language more accessible to ELs?

• have students memorize key vocab words

• Use gestures, visuals, and repetition to reinforce meaning

• Use simplified speech

• Only provide written instruction

Why is "processing time" beneficial? What is one way to implement processing time prior to a whole class discussion

Answer explanation

It gives time for students to formulate a thoughtful response;

One strategy is for students to rehearse and bounce their response with other classmates during a turn and talk

Scaffolding provides temporary support for students to accomplish tasks they can't do alone yet

• True
• False

Which method is the most effective way for students to engage in discussion

• Initiation-Respone-Evaluation

• Open ended dialogue

• provide scaffolds for students to elaborate their responses

• Collaborate in meaningful conversations

Long Term ELs have limited access to electives and full curriculum

• True
• False

What are ways policy makers can best serve LTELs

• Invest in collaborative educator planning

• Facilitate increased access to preschool programs that are designed for ELLs

• Disseminate research based on effective ELL practices

• Support professional development initiatives

What are the three R's for meeting the needs of LTELs?

• Rigor

• Relevance

• Reading

• Relationships

ALD (Academic Language Development) is a specialized course for LTELs that emphasizes writing, vocab, active engagement, and oral language.

• True
• False