MYTHS ABOUT ELL's

Students cannot learn subjects like history or math if they don’t know English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Only some ELL's are immigrants.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Students should be encouraged to use their native language in school.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Every ELL student is fluent in their native language.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Communication is still possible even though there are language barriers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When young children are exposed to English and their native language at home, it strengthens cognitive abilities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Social English proficiency equates academic English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Teachers should use a classroom buddy as a translator.

• mostly TRUE

• mostly FALSE

Communicating with parents will not be difficult because of language barriers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Students need to be corrected when they’re speaking English.

• TRUE

• FALSE