Stages of Language Acquisition
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What are the five predictable stages that students learning a second language move through?

  • First Language Acquisition, Phonological Development, Morphological Development, Syntactic Development, Pragmatic Development
  • Alphabet Learning, Grammar Mastery, Sentence Construction, Pronunciation Improvement, Accent Reduction
  • Preproduction, Early Production, Speech Emergence, Intermediate Fluency, Advanced Fluency (correct)
  • Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Building, Writing Skills, Listening Skills, Speaking Skills

    • What is the significance of understanding each student's stage of language acquisition?

  • To adapt instruction to the student's specific stage of language acquisition (correct)
  • To increase the number of tests given to students
  • To determine the student's favorite learning style
  • To assign more homework to students who are struggling

    • According to Vygotsky, what does the 'zone of proximal development' refer to?

  • The final stage in language acquisition
  • The gap between what students can do alone and what they can achieve with help (correct)
  • The maximum potential of a student in learning a second language
  • The process of acquiring a new accent

    • Why is it important for teachers to have insights into their students' stages of second language acquisition?

    <p>To meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key mandates of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act regarding English Language Learners (ELLs)?

    <p>They must progress in both content knowledge and English language proficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended strategy for engaging ELLs in the classroom?

    <p>Asking tiered questions tailored to their language acquisition stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of asking frequent questions to ELLs during lessons?

    <p>It provides practice for ELLs to use their new language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are suitable for Preproduction students according to the text?

    <p>Questions that demand minimal verbal output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which group of ELLs is it acceptable to ask questions that require a lot of verbal output?

    <p>Intermediate and Advanced Fluency students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using tiered questions to engage ELLs?

    <p>To challenge students at their respective language development levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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