A Common Bond Questions

Why are students at International High School?

• They don't fit in at a regular high school.

• They are learning English together.

• They are able to study in their native language.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Why are students called English Language Learners (ELLs) instead of English as a Second Language (ESL)?

• For some of them, English is their 3rd or 4th or more language.

• ESL is an offensive term.

• They do not want to learn English.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

The students at International High School are similar to other high school students around the nation, because-

• They are all worried about getting into college.

• They fear for their safety everyday.

• They all have the same worries and dreams.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why is America described as a "melting pot"?

• It is becoming over-populated.

• It is a place where people from different cultures and backgrounds mix together.

• It is a place where there are many different types of foods.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is it called when students honor their home traditions, while embracing new traditions and norms?

• Biculturalism

• English Language Learner

• Immigrant

Students at International High School are encouraged to speak both their native language and English.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

International High School has a lower graduation rate than other ELLs at other schools.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7