Every February, Mr. Anderson reads a book by an African-American author with his language arts students in celebration of black history month. Mr. Anderson is using the ________ approach.
A) decision-making and social-action B) transformative
C) contributions D) additive
Ques. 2If Mr. Jones wants to develop an English language learner's academic language in a content area classroom, he should
A) use a lot of figurative language.
B) teach students how to scan for important information.
C) explicitly teach terminology associated with content area books.
D) Both B and C
Ques. 3When an ELL student gives a partially correct answer to Mr. Garcia's question, Mr. Garcia says, Nice work Can you tell me more? Mr. Garcia is using
A) differentiated instruction. B) response to intervention.
C) response protocol. D) None of the above
Ques. 4Which of the following characterizes sheltered English settings?
A) The student knows English fairly well.
B) The teacher is not proficient in the student's language.
C) Students are taught several languages.
D) Students are tutored in after-school programs.
Ques. 5Based on current research, the International Reading Association recommends that reading instruction for students who speak languages other than English
A) should take place in special classrooms with special teachers.
B) should be conducted in tutoring sessions.
C) should take place in the student's native language.
D) should be conducted in English.
Ques. 6What is an ideal characteristic of translanguaging in the classroom setting?
A) Strong reinforcement of the teaching of the English language
B) Pictures of diverse locations are hung throughout the classroom.
C) Students being allowed to use English and their native language
D) All of the above
Ques. 7Mrs. Martin teaches a class composed of students who speak at least three different languages. The students also represent three different regional dialects. According to your text, Mrs. Martin's students can be described as
A) limited-English proficient. B) sheltered.
C) ethnic. D) linguistically diverse.
Ques. 8Traditionally, American Standard English has been the acceptable language of instruction in school because
A) teachers speak only American Standard English.
B) it is viewed as a vital tool for success in the United States.
C) it is superior to other languages.
D) it is easier to learn content in English.