TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental Flashcards
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A newly arrived ELL student rarely speaks in class but demonstrates understanding through nodding and pointing. The teacher should recognize this as:
Answer: The silent/receptive period of language acquisition
The silent or receptive period is a normal stage in second language acquisition where learners build comprehension before producing output.
Which ESL program model maintains instruction primarily in English while providing ESL support?
Answer: Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Structured English Immersion delivers nearly all instruction in English, with the curriculum and teachers adapted to ELL proficiency levels.
When pre-teaching vocabulary before a reading assignment, which approach is MOST effective for ELLs?
Answer: Presenting words with visual support, context sentences, and student interaction
Combining visuals, meaningful context, and interactive practice creates multiple exposures and connections that promote deep word learning.
A teacher is designing a unit for TELPAS Advanced High ELLs. Which task is MOST appropriate for their proficiency level?
Answer: Writing a persuasive essay citing textual evidence
Advanced High ELLs can engage with cognitively demanding, extended written tasks that parallel grade-level expectations with minimal support.
The concept of 'comprehensible input' (i+1) in Krashen's model means:
Answer: Input that is slightly above the learner's current level but still understandable
Krashen's i+1 refers to language input slightly beyond the learner's current competence, which promotes acquisition when made comprehensible through context.
An ELL student reads independently at a second-grade level but can discuss complex ideas when they are read aloud. This gap reflects:
Answer: The difference between decoding skills and oral language proficiency
ELLs often have oral language strengths that exceed their print literacy, reflecting the developmental lag between oral and written language acquisition in L2.
Which of the following best describes the role of home language surveys in Texas ESL programs?
Answer: They identify students who may need English language proficiency assessment for ELL designation
Home language surveys are the initial screening tool used to identify students who may need further language proficiency assessment to determine ELL eligibility.