ESL #154- Domain III

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An ESL teacher uses supplementary texts in class that feature aspects of different cultures and highlights vocabulary words from each unit that can be translated into the two or three languages the students speak. The class reads the words together and discusses them before beginning each unit. The teacher’s actions are primarily examples of which of the following?

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Culturally responsive instruction

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An ELL in an elementary school volunteers to read a story in the general education classroom. The ELL stumbles over the words and appears flustered. The teacher responds with positive reinforcement, praising the student for offering to participate. The teacher’s actions best demonstrate an understanding of the importance of which of the following?

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Lowering the affective filter

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A school district is establishing an ESL program for the first time and must do so in compliance with established criteria. The district first puts into place a mechanism that will determine the program’s effectiveness in achieving its instructional goals for ELLs. The evaluation ensures that the program will primarily fulfill requirements established by

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Castañeda v. Pickard.

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What is the primary benefit of having ESL students create an "All About Me" book, with higher proficiency students writing in English and lower proficiency students using their native languages?

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The teacher will gain an understanding of the cultural background of the students.

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An elementary school with a high number of ELLs wants to increase the participation of ELL families in the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). Which of the following will encourage the greatest involvement by families of ELLs in the PTO? Options: Asking the teachers to send home flyers detailing the activities led by the PTO, Having the principal call each of the ELL families to ask them to become members of the PTO, Providing translators at the PTO meetings while covering meaningful topics for ELL families, Offering English classes for the parents of ELLs so that they can fully participate in PTO meetings.

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Providing translators at the PTO meetings while covering meaningful topics for ELL families

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Which of the following is a primary characteristic of teaching ELLs using the sheltered English instruction model?

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Students are provided with content adapted to their level of proficiency to facilitate comprehension.

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A high school ESL teacher is creating a teacher training session focusing on the linguistic diversity of the school. Which paradigm will most benefit the school’s ELLs? Options: Using the ELLs’ native languages and cultures as a basis for building new knowledge, Encouraging all students to use only English while at school, Keeping ELLs in the ESL program as long as possible, Asking administrators to allow teachers to lead the ESL program

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Using the ELLs’ native languages and cultures as a basis for building new knowledge

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What is a primary benefit of bilingual professionals' presentations for ELLs during a career day? Options: Identifying with members of the community who speak their language, Understanding the advantages of being multilingual, Choosing best career paths that align with their goals, Learning which companies emphasize multilingual careers

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Understanding the advantages of being multilingual