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TExES (ESL 154) Flashcards

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  1. A teacher notices an ELL student frequently code-switches during classroom discussions. What is the most appropriate response?

    Answer: Recognize code-switching as a sign of linguistic competence and use it as a bridge to English

    Code-switching reflects bilingual proficiency and can be leveraged as a scaffold to strengthen English acquisition.

  2. According to Krashen's Input Hypothesis, language acquisition is most effective when input is at which level?

    Answer: Slightly above the learner's current proficiency level (i+1)

    Krashen's i+1 principle states comprehensible input just beyond current ability drives acquisition.

  3. Which assessment approach is most appropriate for evaluating an ELL student's content knowledge while minimizing language barriers?

    Answer: Performance-based and portfolio assessments with visual supports

    Performance-based assessments with visual supports allow ELLs to demonstrate content knowledge without language proficiency masking their understanding.

  4. A student at the Intermediate ESL proficiency level would most likely demonstrate which characteristic?

    Answer: Expanding vocabulary with occasional grammar errors in complex sentences

    Intermediate ELLs typically produce expanded sentences but still make grammatical errors, especially with complex structures.

  5. Which federal law requires public schools to identify, assess, and serve English Language Learners?

    Answer: Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

    Title III of ESSA provides funding and mandates for ELL identification, assessment, and language instruction programs.

  6. When designing sheltered instruction for ELLs, a teacher should prioritize which practice?

    Answer: Providing grade-level content with scaffolded language support

    Sheltered instruction maintains grade-level content expectations while providing language scaffolds to make it accessible.

  7. A newly arrived ELL student is in the 'silent period.' The most appropriate teacher response is to:

    Answer: Allow the student time to absorb language without forcing production

    The silent period is a normal stage of language acquisition during which learners process input before producing output.