A grammar lesson on forming sentences with who what where when why and how
correct answers Syntax
A mini-lesson on prefixes and suffixes correct answers Morphology
A role playing exercise where the students practice starting and ending conversations in
a polite manner correct answers Pragmatics
A word study activity where students brainstorm words related to the word "war."
correct answers Semantics
Using minimal pair exercises (e.g. pan/pen, but/bit, hot/hat) to help students hear the
slight differences in sound that change the meaning. correct answers Phonology
The Student
-has little comprehension
-exhibits a "Silent Period"
-can nod yes/no
-points/draws to communicate correct answers WIDA Proficiency Level: Entering Level
The Student
-has limited understanding
-produces one-or-two-word answers
-uses key words and phrases
-uses present tense verbs correct answers WIDA Proficiency Level: Emerging Level
The Student
-has good comprehension
-produces simple sentences
-makes grammar and pronunciation errors
-frequently misunderstands jokes correct answers WIDA Proficiency Level: Developing
Level
The Student
-has excellent comprehension
-Makes few grammatical errors correct answers WIDA Proficiency Level: Expanding
Level
The Student has a near native level of speech correct answers WIDA Proficiency Level:
Bridging Level