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A teacher asks students to complete the sentence "If I had a million dollars, I ________." This is an example of what type of conditional?
Second conditional
What is the main goal of formative assessment in the classroom?
C) To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback
A student who can communicate effectively in social situations but struggles with academic language is likely experiencing difficulty with:
B) Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)
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Which of the following is an example of scaffolding in language learning?
C) Providing sentence starters for a writing assignment
When teaching vocabulary, which method involves students in identifying and using words in different contexts?
B) Contextualized teaching
A teacher uses a graphic organizer to help students understand the structure of a narrative text. This instructional strategy primarily supports which
C) Comprehension
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The term "sheltered instruction" refers to:
A) Teaching content to English learners in a way that makes it comprehensible while promoting English language development
Sheltered instruction definition 1
Sheltered instruction involves clearly defined language and content objectives; modified curriculum, supplementary materials, and alternative assessments.
Sheltered instruction definition 2
… is an educational approach designed to make academic content more accessible to English language learners (ELLs) while promoting their language development
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A teacher observes that an English learner often uses their first language when struggling to find the right word in English. This behavior is an exam
A) Code-switching
Which approach to language teaching emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study?
C) Communicative language teaching (CLT)
What is a primary characteristic of a "pull-out" ESL program?
B) English learners are taken out of the regular classroom for special instruction in English.
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A teacher uses a variety of texts and media to teach a lesson on ecosystems. This practice reflects which of the following principles of effective ins
B) Providing multimodal input to aid comprehension
A "language objective" in a content lesson plan refers to:
C) The specific language skills students need to achieve to understand and participate in the lesson
Which of the following best describes the "affective filter hypothesis" in second language acquisition?
B) It suggests that a learner’s emotional state can affect their ability to acquire language.
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In an ESL classroom, a teacher asks students to work in pairs to discuss their favorite holidays and then share with the class. This activity is prima
C) Oral communication
Which of the following is an example of formative assessment in the ESL classroom?
D) Giving students feedback on a draft of their essay
B) Emphasis on meaningful communication and interaction
communicative language teaching (CLT)
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A teacher uses a "think-aloud" strategy while reading a text to the class. This method is intended to help students develop:
C) Reading comprehension strategies
Definition of a think-aloud 1
During a think-aloud, you read a text aloud while verbalizing thoughts, predictions, questions, connections, and reflections.
Definition of a think-aloud 2
It's about making our thinking transparent for kids, the steps we take to figure something out, and the ways in which our actions flow from this thinking.Aug 1, 2013
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A student consistently makes errors in past tense verbs, such as saying "goed" instead of "went." This type of error is an example
A) Overgeneralization
Definition of “overgeneralization error”
Overgeneralisation: applying a regular grammatical rule in an irregular situation Examples of overgeneralisation: "I runned", "he hitted", "you buyed"In the …
When designing a lesson for English learners, which of the following is the best practice for ensuring that the content is comprehensible?
C) Incorporating visual aids and realia
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The concept of "wait time" in classroom interaction refers to:
B) The period a teacher waits after asking a question before calling on a student
Which of the following strategies is most effective for building academic vocabulary in English learners?
B) Encouraging extensive reading in various subjects
B) The evolving linguistic system a learner creates based on their native language and target language
interlanguage
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(2) Which stage of language acquisition is characterized by learners understanding and using basic phrases but not yet forming complex sentences?
b) Early production
Which of the following strategies best supports vocabulary development for ELLs?
c) Providing visual aids and context for new vocabulary
Which method is most effective for teaching grammar to ELLs?
b) Integrating grammar instruction into meaningful communication
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Which activity best helps ELLs improve their listening comprehension?
b) Listening to audio recordings and answering comprehension questions
Which of the following activities can help ELLs improve their pronunciation?
a) Practicing tongue twisters
Which of the following is a characteristic of beginning English language learners (ELLs)?
) Use of formulaic expressions and simple sentences
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Which factor most significantly affects an ELL's ability to acquire academic language?
Their overall motivation and attitude towards learning
Which of the following describes a "silent period" in language acquisition?
b) A phase where learners are listening and absorbing language but not speaking much
What is the primary purpose of using graphic organizers with ELLs?
To visually represent information and relationships between concepts
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Which type of assessment is typically used at the end of a unit to evaluate students' overall understanding of the material?
Summative assessment
Which assessment method involves observing and recording students' behavior and performance in real-world tasks?
Performance-based assessment
Which strategy is most effective for improving ELLs' speaking skills?
Participating in role-plays and discussions
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What is one benefit of using cooperative learning activities with ELLs?
It promotes language practice in a low-stress environment
Which activity best supports the development of ELLs' writing skills?
Free writing on topics of personal interest
Which of the following is a key component of reflective teaching practice for TESOL educators?
Regularly reviewing and analyzing one's own teaching methods and student outcomes
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What is the main purpose of professional development for TESOL teachers?
To stay updated with current research and teaching strategies
Which of the following practices demonstrates cultural competence in the classroom?
Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds into lessons and activities
(2b) An ELL student is able to understand and use English in social settings but struggles with academic language in the classroom. According to Cummi
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) but not Cognitive Academic
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… difficulties with content-specific vocabulary in subjects like science and history. Which of the following strategies would be most effective in add
Which of the following assessment accommodations is most appropriate for an ELL with limited English proficiency during standardized testing?
Allowing extra time and providing a bilingual dictionary
When designing a content-based lesson for intermediate-level ELLs, which instructional strategy is most effective for ensuring content comprehensibili
Using a variety of scaffolding techniques, such as graphic organizers and visual supports
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Providing input that is slightly above the learner's current proficiency level
the "i+1" concept in Krashen's Input Hypothesis
An ELL teacher wants to improve students' listening comprehension skills. Which activity would best achieve this goal?
Engaging students in interactive listening activities, such as storytelling and role-play
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a TESOL teacher engaging in reflective practice?
Routinely seeking feedback from students and colleagues to improve instructional methods
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In a culturally diverse classroom, which practice is most effective in promoting inclusivity and respect for all students?
Incorporating a wide range of cultural perspectives and materials into the curriculum
struggles with reading comprehension, particularly with inferencing and identifying the main idea. This suggests that the student may need additional
Academic language proficiency
A middle school ELL exhibits significant anxiety and reluctance to participate in classroom discussions. The most appropriate initial step for the tea
Provide explicit instruction on discussion norms and offer sentence starters
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A high school ELL teacher plans a unit on environmental science and wants to ensure that language objectives are integrated with content objectives. W
Using content-specific texts and explicitly teaching academic language structures used in science
When teaching writing to ELLs, which approach is most effective in helping students develop coherence and cohesion in their essays?
Teaching explicit strategies for organizing ideas and using transitional phrases
An ELL teacher observes that students often mispronounce certain English phonemes that do not exist in their native language. The most effective instr
Providing explicit instruction and practice on the problematic phonemes using minimal pairs
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What is a phoneme ?
A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish words. For example, the phonemes /b/ and /p/ differentiate "bat" from "pat.
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What is a minimal pair ?
words that differ by only one sound. (wake,lake)
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What research is important ?
the latest SLA research
(3) Which of the following is best associated with the concept of the "affective filter" in second language acquisition?
Stephen Krashen
According to Lev Vygotsky, which of the following is the primary driver of cognitive development?
Social interaction
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Who introduced the concept of "interlanguage" in second language acquisition research?
Larry Selinker
Which method emphasizes the use of meaningful communication and minimal use of the learners' native language?
Direct Method
Which theory of second language acquisition suggests that language learners benefit from comprehensible input that is slightly beyond their current le
Input Hypothesis
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Who is known for the hypothesis that there is a critical period for language acquisition?
Eric Lenneberg
In Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), what is the primary focus of instruction?
Task completion
Which approach to language teaching was developed by Charles Curran and focuses on the learners' feelings and the building of community?
Community Language Learning
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Who is associated with the development of the Sociocultural Theory, which emphasizes the importance of social interaction and cultural context in lear
Lev Vygotsky
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What is the main focus of the Audiolingual Method in language teaching?
Listening and speaking skills through repetition and drills
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