Question 1
Use the following writing sample to answer the question that follows.
The students, who had studied hard for their examination, which was given at the end of the
school year.
Based on the sample, the student who wrote this seems to be having difficulty making sure
that?
CORRECT ANSWER
A sentence contains a subject and predicate
Question 2
Periodically throughout the school year, a high school ESL teacher gives students a
checklist to complete individually. Following are examples of the types of statements
found on the checklist.
1. I look for word patterns in a sentence to help me read and understand it.
2. I use notetaking and flashcards to reinforce new language and vocabulary I have learned.
3. I make word associations when learning new language and vocabulary.
4. I use a visualization to help remember new vocabulary.
Completing this checklist is likely to benefit students most by?
CORRECT ANSWER
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, Encouraging them to use various cognitive strategies for internalizing language.
Question 3
According to the Texas essential knowledge and skills, or TEKS, English language arts
curriculum, ESL students in grades four through eight are expected to "interpret important
events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments or technology
presentations." Students in a sixth grade ESL class are Studying astronomy. Which of the
following activities related to the units would address this TEKS objective most effectively?
CORRECT ANSWER
After examining diagrams, descriptions, and photographs of the planets, students create
a short oral presentation on a planet of their choice.
Question 4
A high school ESL teacher is working with a class of beginning level English language
learners. The teacher asks one student to stand up. She asks another To pick up a pencil.
The teacher involves each of the students at different points during the activity. According
to proponents of the total physical response approach, this activity helps students develop
English language skills primarily because it
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps them to develop kinesthetic connections to various English words and phrases
Question 5
Use the form below to answer the question that follows.
Directions: read the list of phrases below. You are going to listen to a tape of people having
conversations. As it is playing, check any of the phrases you here.
Excuse me, do you know...
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, Do you know where...
Have you seen...
Would you mind...
Is there someplace where...
Could you tell me...
This instructional activity would be a particularly effective way for an ESL teacher to
introduce ESL students to
CORRECT ANSWER
Appropriate forms of social request for information and assistance
Question 6
Which of the following best explains why English language learners need to receive direct
instructions in the use of nonverbal elements of English?
CORRECT ANSWER
The meaning of gestures and body language vary from culture to culture
Question 7
Which of the following strategies would be most effective in helping intermediate and
advanced ESL students improve their reading rates and reading fluency?
CORRECT ANSWER
Providing frequent opportunities for students to read and reread text written at their
instructional reading levels.
Question 8
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Use the following writing sample to answer the question that follows.
The students, who had studied hard for their examination, which was given at the end of the
school year.
Based on the sample, the student who wrote this seems to be having difficulty making sure
that?
CORRECT ANSWER
A sentence contains a subject and predicate
Question 2
Periodically throughout the school year, a high school ESL teacher gives students a
checklist to complete individually. Following are examples of the types of statements
found on the checklist.
1. I look for word patterns in a sentence to help me read and understand it.
2. I use notetaking and flashcards to reinforce new language and vocabulary I have learned.
3. I make word associations when learning new language and vocabulary.
4. I use a visualization to help remember new vocabulary.
Completing this checklist is likely to benefit students most by?
CORRECT ANSWER
1
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Encouraging them to use various cognitive strategies for internalizing language.
Question 3
According to the Texas essential knowledge and skills, or TEKS, English language arts
curriculum, ESL students in grades four through eight are expected to "interpret important
events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments or technology
presentations." Students in a sixth grade ESL class are Studying astronomy. Which of the
following activities related to the units would address this TEKS objective most effectively?
CORRECT ANSWER
After examining diagrams, descriptions, and photographs of the planets, students create
a short oral presentation on a planet of their choice.
Question 4
A high school ESL teacher is working with a class of beginning level English language
learners. The teacher asks one student to stand up. She asks another To pick up a pencil.
The teacher involves each of the students at different points during the activity. According
to proponents of the total physical response approach, this activity helps students develop
English language skills primarily because it
CORRECT ANSWER
Helps them to develop kinesthetic connections to various English words and phrases
Question 5
Use the form below to answer the question that follows.
Directions: read the list of phrases below. You are going to listen to a tape of people having
conversations. As it is playing, check any of the phrases you here.
Excuse me, do you know...
2
@THE STUDY VAULT
, Do you know where...
Have you seen...
Would you mind...
Is there someplace where...
Could you tell me...
This instructional activity would be a particularly effective way for an ESL teacher to
introduce ESL students to
CORRECT ANSWER
Appropriate forms of social request for information and assistance
Question 6
Which of the following best explains why English language learners need to receive direct
instructions in the use of nonverbal elements of English?
CORRECT ANSWER
The meaning of gestures and body language vary from culture to culture
Question 7
Which of the following strategies would be most effective in helping intermediate and
advanced ESL students improve their reading rates and reading fluency?
CORRECT ANSWER
Providing frequent opportunities for students to read and reread text written at their
instructional reading levels.
Question 8
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