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What are the five predictable stages that students learning a second language move through?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it important for teachers to have insights into their students' stages of second language acquisition?
What is one of the key mandates of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act regarding English Language Learners (ELLs)?
What is one of the key mandates of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act regarding English Language Learners (ELLs)?
What is a recommended strategy for engaging ELLs in the classroom?
What is a recommended strategy for engaging ELLs in the classroom?
What is a key benefit of asking frequent questions to ELLs during lessons?
What is a key benefit of asking frequent questions to ELLs during lessons?
What type of questions are suitable for Preproduction students according to the text?
What type of questions are suitable for Preproduction students according to the text?
For which group of ELLs is it acceptable to ask questions that require a lot of verbal output?
For which group of ELLs is it acceptable to ask questions that require a lot of verbal output?
What is the purpose of using tiered questions to engage ELLs?
What is the purpose of using tiered questions to engage ELLs?
