TExES English as a Second Language
(ESL) Supplemental (154) - TEST
PRACTICE questions and answers
Why is it important for schools to familiarize parents of English language
learners with aspects of the US school system such as how to interpret
report cards and assist students in creating their schedules and selecting
elective classes? - n
Ans✔
Familiarity with the school system enables parents to collaborate more
effectively with the school staff.
Qs
During a social studies lesson, Mr. Brent wants to help his students
expand their academic language. He instructs his ELLs to do quick
drawings of two or three major points covered in the topic. Then he asks
students to share their drawings in small groups. This type of instruction
shows that Mr. Brent is observing the following research-based principle
of second language acquisition: - n
Ans✔
Allowing ELLs to express information in multiple forms allows them to
develop proficiency in a second language.
Qs
As part of her soil unit, a second-grade teacher asks her students to
complete a Frayer model with some new vocabulary words about soil. She
asks the ELLs to draw pictures for the examples and non-examples. All of
the following are benefits of using the Frayer model EXCEPT: - n
Ans✔
It helps ELLs improve their reading fluency.
Qs
In which TWO of the following ways can a teacher lower the affective filter
in a classroom with English language learners (ELLs)? - n
,Ans✔
1. allowing students choice in how they demonstrate their understanding
of a topic
2. creating multiple opportunities for students to engage in activities in
which they use language that they have already mastered
Qs
A community member is interested in volunteering with a school's ESL
program. Which of the following tasks would be most appropriate for him
to do? - n
Ans✔
assisting with the tutoring of students who need speaking and writing
practice
Qs
Which TWO of the following are examples of things teachers should do in
order to provide culturally responsive instruction? - n
Ans✔
1. distributing questionnaires that ask students about their interests
2. using supplementary texts in class that feature aspects of different
cultures
Qs
Mr. Brown just began a new school year. He has a class of diverse
learners from various cultural backgrounds with differing levels of English
language proficiency. What can he do to encourage high levels of
achievement in his class? - n
Ans✔
hold all students to high expectations
Qs
, An ESL teacher is reading through an ELL's journal and finds the following
sentences:
1. I chose to have a sandwich from the menu that had turkey and cheese.
2. My cat took a nap on the couch covered with a blanket.
3. I told John when the class was over we should meet for lunch.
Based on the writing samples, which of the following should the teacher
focus on in her lessons? - n
Ans✔
complex sentence structures
Qs
An ESL teacher is reading through an ELL's journal and finds the following
sentences:
1. I chose to have a sandwich from the menu that had turkey and cheese.
2. My cat took a nap on the couch covered with a blanket.
3. I told John when the class was over we should meet for lunch.
The teacher notices a pattern in the samples and determines that the
student needs more practice with which of the following? - n
Ans✔
modifiers
Qs
(ESL) Supplemental (154) - TEST
PRACTICE questions and answers
Why is it important for schools to familiarize parents of English language
learners with aspects of the US school system such as how to interpret
report cards and assist students in creating their schedules and selecting
elective classes? - n
Ans✔
Familiarity with the school system enables parents to collaborate more
effectively with the school staff.
Qs
During a social studies lesson, Mr. Brent wants to help his students
expand their academic language. He instructs his ELLs to do quick
drawings of two or three major points covered in the topic. Then he asks
students to share their drawings in small groups. This type of instruction
shows that Mr. Brent is observing the following research-based principle
of second language acquisition: - n
Ans✔
Allowing ELLs to express information in multiple forms allows them to
develop proficiency in a second language.
Qs
As part of her soil unit, a second-grade teacher asks her students to
complete a Frayer model with some new vocabulary words about soil. She
asks the ELLs to draw pictures for the examples and non-examples. All of
the following are benefits of using the Frayer model EXCEPT: - n
Ans✔
It helps ELLs improve their reading fluency.
Qs
In which TWO of the following ways can a teacher lower the affective filter
in a classroom with English language learners (ELLs)? - n
,Ans✔
1. allowing students choice in how they demonstrate their understanding
of a topic
2. creating multiple opportunities for students to engage in activities in
which they use language that they have already mastered
Qs
A community member is interested in volunteering with a school's ESL
program. Which of the following tasks would be most appropriate for him
to do? - n
Ans✔
assisting with the tutoring of students who need speaking and writing
practice
Qs
Which TWO of the following are examples of things teachers should do in
order to provide culturally responsive instruction? - n
Ans✔
1. distributing questionnaires that ask students about their interests
2. using supplementary texts in class that feature aspects of different
cultures
Qs
Mr. Brown just began a new school year. He has a class of diverse
learners from various cultural backgrounds with differing levels of English
language proficiency. What can he do to encourage high levels of
achievement in his class? - n
Ans✔
hold all students to high expectations
Qs
, An ESL teacher is reading through an ELL's journal and finds the following
sentences:
1. I chose to have a sandwich from the menu that had turkey and cheese.
2. My cat took a nap on the couch covered with a blanket.
3. I told John when the class was over we should meet for lunch.
Based on the writing samples, which of the following should the teacher
focus on in her lessons? - n
Ans✔
complex sentence structures
Qs
An ESL teacher is reading through an ELL's journal and finds the following
sentences:
1. I chose to have a sandwich from the menu that had turkey and cheese.
2. My cat took a nap on the couch covered with a blanket.
3. I told John when the class was over we should meet for lunch.
The teacher notices a pattern in the samples and determines that the
student needs more practice with which of the following? - n
Ans✔
modifiers
Qs
