A HS ESL teacher asks students to complete the checklist as a self assessment tool. The purpose is to help students?

use various cognitive strategies for internalizing language

Ms. Rojas' most appropriate support to add would be...

read/define vocab words from each sentence before activity

recognize the benefits of being bilingual in a global society.

Using multiple measures, such as observations, test scores and daily work

To best meet the instructional goal, Ms. Lynn should ensure that lessons include which of the following?

Forming small groups for speaking activities

the primary purpose of these questions is to help students

use several cognitive strategies to internalize the new voab

vygotsky's zones of proximal development include activities that are

adapted to student's current language capabilties

Based on the conversation, Aseem demonstrates speaking at the intermediate level of English language proficiency b/c he

struggles to use the simple past tense

elicit meaning from a sentence with the word "actor"

Based on Rachid’s writing, which of the following accommodations would best help improve his writing?

provide R w sample sentence stems that are more grammatically complex

To most appropriately accomodate beginning-level ELLs in station one, Mr. Kinu should

include corresponding illustrations on the word cards

Read the sentence out loud. Does it make sense?

bilingualism of ELLs can be greatly improved by

the community's value of the L2

The instructional activity would be most effective for a teacher to use when introducing ELLs to

appropriate forms of social requests for information and assistance

Mr. Gregory can best support Lana’s English-language acquisition and content understanding by

implementing strategies to make content comprehensible for Lana

an example of simplification is

asking someone "you like?" instead of "do you like this?"

Which one of the following points is the aim of the 2009 version of the DREAM act?

Permit children legal status independently of their parents.

ensure that relevant materials are available in the families' native lang

Which of the following should Ms. Lynn incorporate to best help Samira at her current level of oral language proficiency

Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA)

Use the writing sample below to answer the question. Based on the sample, the student writer is struggling to

write a sentence containing a subject and predicate

A 5th grade content teacher wants to use stories. what would be the best strategy for ELLs?

group students and have them retell their favorite movie

If you are studying syntax, then you are studying:

the rules for correct sentence structure

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of "must" in an imperative sentence?

You must not eat candy before sleeping.

Which of the following best characterizes the education of language minority students in the US before WWII

There was no concerted effort to assist ELLs in school

reducing student conflicts that result from cultural/other misunderstanding

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interlanguaging is best described as
a strategy characterized by poor grammar
a language-learning strategy
a language characterized by overgeneralization
bilingualism
2
incorporating prior knowledge into L2 learning does NOT
help readers to evaluate new arguments
improve comprehension
cause poor readers
permit readers to learn and remember more
3
A HS ESL teacher asks students to complete the checklist as a self assessment tool. The purpose is to help students?
Become effective at determining their own language proficiency
develop strategies for overcoming misunderstandings when communicating
use various cognitive strategies for internalizing language
compensate for gaps in their current language knowledge and skills
4
Ms. Rojas' most appropriate support to add would be...
summarize the problem/solution, characters, etc. as group
read/define vocab words from each sentence before activity
have students reread story with partners before the activity
skimming for main idea of each sentence and place in story
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recognize the benefits of being bilingual in a global society.
understand the circumstances that may have brought their families to the US
identify the features of different bilingual communities and networks
decide where they would like to live and work when they grow up.
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Assessing students only in areas of Eng that they have achieved competence
est a grading curve and distributing students' test results along the curve
Selecting lang achievement tests that have been normed on a sim student pop
Using multiple measures, such as observations, test scores and daily work
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A primary reason the lesson is effective for ELLs is that it builds their
cross-cultural perspectives
confidence in speaking
attention to detail
vocabulary development
8
To best meet the instructional goal, Ms. Lynn should ensure that lessons include which of the following?
Incorporating independent reading time
Discussing why each class topic is important
Forming small groups for speaking activities
Explaining the rules of polite conversation
9
Which of the following is best for activating students background knowledge?
allowing the ELLs to watch a video
asking questions about a topic using pictures to illustrate
reading the text with ELLs and explaining "as you go"
Demonstration using realia
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Which strategy would be most effective in helping intermediate/advanced ELLs improve their reading fluency
A
C
D
B
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present perfect tense
present progressive tense
simple past tense
simple present tense
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D
C
A
B
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two-way immersion
pull-out ESL
content-based ESL
sheltered instruction
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Which best explains why ELLs need to receive direct instruction in the use of nonverbal elements of English?
C
A
D
B
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the primary purpose of these questions is to help students
use several cognitive strategies to internalize the new voab
deelop strategies to correct misunderstandings
offset gaps in their current language abilities
become proficient at understanding their own language proficiency
16
Ms. Miranda can best help the student by focusing on which of the following?
present-tense verbs
future-tense verbs
past-tense verbs
subject-verb agreement
17
communication involves specific skills such as
lexical chunks
silent period
repetition
turn-taking
18
vygotsky's zones of proximal development include activities that are
related to prior knowledge
culturally explicit
used to teach the classroom goals
adapted to student's current language capabilties
19
Based on the conversation, Aseem demonstrates speaking at the intermediate level of English language proficiency b/c he
speaks using common abstract vocabulary
struggles to use the simple past tense
struggles to connect ideas in sentences
speaks using primarily memorized phrases
20
which of the following is probably the most beneficial to ELLs who do not yet read in their L1?
using the same methods of instruction used for native speakers
involving the ELL's family
oral storytelling in the classroom
instruction based on needs
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use synonyms of the word "actor"
elicit meaning from a sentence with the word "actor"
model the word "actor" with facial expressions
translate the word "actor" into students' native languages
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Based on Rachid’s writing, which of the following accommodations would best help improve his writing?
allowing R to draw his responses for future writing assignments
Providing R with a list of high-frequency words that had been used in class
assigning R new writing tasks that are above his current level
provide R w sample sentence stems that are more grammatically complex
23
Which is the most important principle of discourse for successful oral communication?
Choice of topi
Empty language
The setting or context of the conversation
Taking "turns" in conversation
24
Bite and byte are examples of which phonographemic differences?
Homophones
Homonyms
Heteronyms
Homographs
25
Which of the following English-language proficiency levels best describes Rachid's writing?
Intermediate
Advanced high
Advanced
Beginning
26
To most appropriately accomodate beginning-level ELLs in station one, Mr. Kinu should
allow nonparticipation
incorporate additional word cards with sight words
model how to manipulate the word cards
include corresponding illustrations on the word cards
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Read the sentence out loud. Does it need a comma?
Write the sentence again, and replace "mom" and "I" with other words.
Read the sentence out loud. Does it make sense?
Write the sentence again without the words "my" and "mom"
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The expressions are most appropriate for practicing which of the following language functions?
disagreeing
interrupting
clarifying
advising
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Which one of the following is NOT a factor in people changing their register?
relationships between the speakers
formality of the situation
culture of the speakers
attitude toward the listeners and the subject
30
bilingualism of ELLs can be greatly improved by
a block schedule
the community's value of the L2
interference occurring between L1 and L2
speaking L2 in the school
31
The instructional activity would be most effective for a teacher to use when introducing ELLs to
acceptable language for continuing different types of conversation
appropriate forms of social requests for information and assistance
polite questions to ask when determining another person's social register
standard methods used to conclude a conversation
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which researchers theorized on the importance of repeating certain items in the language acquisition process
vygotsky
dulay and burt
cummins
bialystok
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which of the following is the best option for introducing new vocabulary to preliterate ELLs
stories
spelling lists
word ladders
wall charts
34
Mr. Gregory can best support Lana’s English-language acquisition and content understanding by
extending the due dates on Lana's content assignments
implementing the use of a variety of content-specific textbooks in lang
administering an assessment to determine her current level of content lang
implementing strategies to make content comprehensible for Lana
35
an example of simplification is
adding "ed" to irregular verbs to use the past tense
hispanics pronouncing the word "student" as "estudent"
asking someone "you like?" instead of "do you like this?"
stating "I have a house beautiful in miami"
36
Based on the writing sample, the student’s English-language proficiency level for writing is best classified as
advanced
advanced high
beginning
intermediate
37
Which of the following options is NOT appropriate to content-based instruction (CBI)?
speaking at a normal pace
restating errors
asking silly questions
using visual cues
38
Which one of the following points is the aim of the 2009 version of the DREAM act?
Encourage good moral character from illicit immigrants
Permit children legal status independently of their parents.
Advocate education for legal alien
Promote military service or college for older immigrants.
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ensure that relevant materials are available in the families' native lang
organize discussion groups based on the native language of the families
ask the students to serve as interpreters for their parents
provide a detailed analysis of the school district's ESL program
40
Which of the following should Ms. Lynn incorporate to best help Samira at her current level of oral language proficiency
Total Physical Response (TPR)
Concept attainment model
Reciprocal teaching strategy
Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA)
41
Samir's pronunciation error is primarily due to an incorrect
location of the tounge
manner of articulation
Place of articulation
voicing of the sound
42
Use the writing sample below to answer the question. Based on the sample, the student writer is struggling to
use the correct pronoun to begin a subordinate clause
write a sentence containing a subject and predicate
make a subject and verb of a sentence agree
place a subordinate clause after the word it modifies
43
when referring to discourse in the English language, which is the most important principle for successful oral comm
empty language
the setting or context of the conversation
taking "turns" in conversation
choice of topic
44
A 5th grade content teacher wants to use stories. what would be the best strategy for ELLs?
group students and have them retell their favorite movie
discuss favorite stories with the class
bring in picture books of children's stories
have children draw in their own story
45
If you are studying syntax, then you are studying:
the rules for correct sentence structure
intonation and accent when conveying a message
the subject-verb-object order of the English sentence
the definition of individual words and meanings
46
which of the activities below would encourage authentic oral language production in ELLs?
one-on-one interview with teacher
group work
oral reports
oral quizzes
47
Polite discourse includes phrases such as "How are you?" or "See you later." as examples of:
empty speech
a skit
CALPs
formal speech
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incorporating various learning modalities
lowering the affective filter
promoting cognitive development
enhancing linguistic development
49
Which of the following sentences best demonstrates the use of "must" in an imperative sentence?
The trip to the zoo yesterday must have been fun.
You must be tired after such a long journey.
You must not eat candy before sleeping.
The lights are off; they must not be at home
50
Which of the following best characterizes the education of language minority students in the US before WWII
There was no concerted effort to assist ELLs in school
Students who didnt speak English could be prevented from registering
ELLs w limited english proficiency attended bilingual parochial schools
ESL programs were common in larger urban school systems only
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recognizing and responding to the linguistic diversity of the students
resolving students' cultural identity crises
promoting students' academic achievement
reducing student conflicts that result from cultural/other misunderstanding
52
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate instructional practice for beginning readers?
chunking of text
dictation of reading words
word reading practice
modeled reading
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D
C
A
B
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Aseem would most benefit from additional instruction in which of the following?
Verb forms
Subject-verb agreement
Comparative adjectives
Gender pronouns
55
interlanguage is best described as
bilingualism
a language characterized by overgeneralization
a strategy characterized by poor grammar
a language-learning strategy
56
Which of the following skills will ELLs primarily develop when creating their own semantic maps?
Distinguishing fact and opinion
Organizing and catergorizing information
predicting the results of a sequence of events
Evaluating the reliability of information
57
Which of the following best meets the LPAC's objectibe
Lana's progress will be monitored for the next two years
Mr. Gregory will meet with Lana's parents
Lana will be placed in ESL classes for the next two years
Mr. G will administer an oral language assessment in Lana's native language
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what level of scaffolding: teacher circulating around the room, answering and asking questions
modeling
independent
guided
interactive
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Which of the following is not an acceptable alternative assessment strategy for ELLs?
essay writing
observations
portfolios
self-assessment
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the affective domain affects how students acquire a second language because
learning a second language may make the learner feel vulnerable
motivation is a powerful personal factor
the attitude of peers and family is motivating
facilitative anxiety determines our reaction to competition and is positive
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Collaborating with other teachers of ELLs
Incorporating community resources within an ESL classroom
Implementing ESL strategies within the classroom
Facilitating parental involvement in students' education
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helps them to develop kinesthetic connections to various Eng words/phrases
Encourages them to use English within authentic contexts
prompts them to use english to accomplish different goals
They can discover a wide range of concept /rules related to English grammar
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Which of the following does Mr. Campbell practice in the conversation to promote Aseem's speaking development
using authentic topics to expand vocabulary
rephrasing incorrect responses to develop grammar
expanding his use of figurative language to improve expression
providing supportive language cues to prompt responses
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Which of the following is the primary focus of station one?
Syntax
Pragmatics
Morphology
Phonology
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teacher circulates around the room, answering questions /asking others, she is demonstrating which levels of scaffolding
guided
independent
modeling
interactive
66
Experts on bilingualism recommend
the use of thenative language until school begins
speaking the language of the school as much as possible
exposing the child to both languages as early as possible
reading in L1 while speaking L2 in the home
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D
C
B
A
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break instruction into steps to be read aloud for future multi choice tests
provide future assessments in the students' native languages
reduce the number of questions on future multiple choice assessments
use performance-based assessments for the remainder of the semester
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Pull-out ESL classes
Late-exit bilingual
Early-exit bilingual
Sheltered English

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