BME430 Tutorial 2 Questions And Correct
Answers with Complete Solutions
In discussing the differences between Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
(BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP), which of the
following would not be correct? - ANSWER The development of BICS to the
detriment of CALP would result in a linguistic deficit.
True or False? When teaching beginner English language learners all instruction
related to reading and writing in English should be postponed until they have a
reasonably good command of oral English. - ANSWER False
What conclusion could you draw from the following statement: "Academic
language (CALP) is reliably to be found only in written text." - ANSWER For the
purpose of developing high levels of academic literacy and advanced content area
knowledge students need access to textbooks.
Contrast the concepts "core grammar" and "registers of language." Which of the
following would be one way if explaining the difference? - ANSWER "Core
grammar" refers to the unconscious knowledge children acquire about the
structure of their language or languages, including phonology, morphology,
syntax. "Registers" refer to the way language is used in communication.
In regard to the "Conversational/Academic Language proficiency distinction,"
which of the following would be true? - ANSWER It might explain why bilingual
students show below grade level achievement in literacy-related skills in both
languages they speak.
, Snow, Met & Genesee (1989) argue that there are two types of language learning
objectives: "content-obligatory language objectives" and "content-compatible
language objectives." What conclusion could you draw from this contrast? -
ANSWER A language objective that is compatible with the content of a lesson
could be the focus of a homework worksheet in which students practice a
grammatical pattern.
What does Cummins mean: "some aspects of language use are
decontextualized?" Which of the following would be a correct application of this
idea? - ANSWER In reading, for example, comprehension depends on
accurately decoding the text.
True or False? ELL students need to attain a certain minimum level of English
language proficiency before receiving instruction in content-area subjects. -
ANSWER False
True or False? ELL students who are just beginning to learn English should be
grouped with younger students who are at a stage of English language acquisition
that is closer to the ELL students' level. - ANSWER False
True or False? For second language learners of English who lack basic academic
skills in their L1, learning academic English will tend to be more challenging for
them than for their ELL peers who have received adequate schooling in their
native language. - ANSWER True
Which of the following is the best example of a "metacognitive strategy"? -
ANSWER Readers stop to think about how their background knowledge might
have misled them into making an incorrect inference.
Answers with Complete Solutions
In discussing the differences between Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
(BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP), which of the
following would not be correct? - ANSWER The development of BICS to the
detriment of CALP would result in a linguistic deficit.
True or False? When teaching beginner English language learners all instruction
related to reading and writing in English should be postponed until they have a
reasonably good command of oral English. - ANSWER False
What conclusion could you draw from the following statement: "Academic
language (CALP) is reliably to be found only in written text." - ANSWER For the
purpose of developing high levels of academic literacy and advanced content area
knowledge students need access to textbooks.
Contrast the concepts "core grammar" and "registers of language." Which of the
following would be one way if explaining the difference? - ANSWER "Core
grammar" refers to the unconscious knowledge children acquire about the
structure of their language or languages, including phonology, morphology,
syntax. "Registers" refer to the way language is used in communication.
In regard to the "Conversational/Academic Language proficiency distinction,"
which of the following would be true? - ANSWER It might explain why bilingual
students show below grade level achievement in literacy-related skills in both
languages they speak.
, Snow, Met & Genesee (1989) argue that there are two types of language learning
objectives: "content-obligatory language objectives" and "content-compatible
language objectives." What conclusion could you draw from this contrast? -
ANSWER A language objective that is compatible with the content of a lesson
could be the focus of a homework worksheet in which students practice a
grammatical pattern.
What does Cummins mean: "some aspects of language use are
decontextualized?" Which of the following would be a correct application of this
idea? - ANSWER In reading, for example, comprehension depends on
accurately decoding the text.
True or False? ELL students need to attain a certain minimum level of English
language proficiency before receiving instruction in content-area subjects. -
ANSWER False
True or False? ELL students who are just beginning to learn English should be
grouped with younger students who are at a stage of English language acquisition
that is closer to the ELL students' level. - ANSWER False
True or False? For second language learners of English who lack basic academic
skills in their L1, learning academic English will tend to be more challenging for
them than for their ELL peers who have received adequate schooling in their
native language. - ANSWER True
Which of the following is the best example of a "metacognitive strategy"? -
ANSWER Readers stop to think about how their background knowledge might
have misled them into making an incorrect inference.
