ESOL GACE Prep - Subarea 4 (Assessment)

An ELL in middle school has been in the United States for two years but has recently been transferred to a new school. He seems to do well in most classes, but has difficulties in math. What would be the most appropriate strategy to help him learn the content-related material?

• Provide intensive vocabulary instruction on the relevant material.

• Activate background knowledge.

• Explain the concepts in his native language.

• Arrange for a pull-out period with other ELLs.

Advanced TPR might include:

• Rapid fire commands.

• More advanced vocabulary.

• Funny commands.

• All of the above.

Which of the following best describes the goal of CALLA?

• Active learning in the regular classroom.

• Full participation in ESOL classes.

• Math studies for advanced ELLs.

• Transition from ESOL language programs to regular classroom programs.

Which of the following instructional approaches emphasizes LEPs working on content?

• TPR.

• The Natural Approach.

• CALLA.

• The Communicative Approach.

A parent filled out the home language survey as indicated below:

Is a language other than English used in the home? Yes.

Does the student have a first language other than English? Yes.

Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English? No.

What is the school’s next step?

• Placing the student at grade level with no assessment.

• Postponing admission until testing is completed.

• Assigning the student to an ESOL program while beginning testing.

• Placing the student in the grade-level ESOL program.

Which of the following options is best for the ESOL teacher to use to activate background knowledge?

• Demonstrating, using realia.

• Asking questions about the topic using a picture to illustrate the topic.

• Reading the text with the ELL and explaining as you go.

• Allowing the ELL to watch a video on the school intranet.

The 5th grade content area teacher has decided to use stories in her classroom for all students. What would be the best strategy to use so that the ELLs also participate?

• Discuss favorite stories with the class.

• Bring in picture books of children’s stories.

• Have children draw their own stories.

• Group the students together and have them retell their favorite movies.

Which of the following is the best option for introducing new vocabulary to pre-literate ELLs?

• Wall charts.

• Word ladders.

• Stories.

• Spelling lists.

Which of the following best illustrates how ESOL teachers can help all their ELLs feel the classroom is a safe, welcoming environment?

• Learning corners are set up around the room for free exploration.

• The ESOL area is a rich environment with materials about the ELL’s homeland.

• A companion is assigned to each ELL to help them learn where things are and what to do in social situations.

• The ESOL instructor corrects the ELL’s oral language and keeps track of the errors they commit.

Which is the best option to improve ELLs English language skills overall?

• Reports on something familiar to them such as their home country or a friend

• Choral recitation of dialogues

• Practice in writing dictated passages

• Drills using TPR