Language Acquisition and the EL Student

What does NEP stand for?

What does LEP stand for?

What does FEP stand for?

Stage I: As students learn a second language, how long does the silent/receptive stage last for?

• 0-3 months

• 0-6 month

• 1 year

Stage I: During this stage, how many words do they have in their receptive vocabulary?

• 100

• 500

• 1,000

Stage I: How will students respond during this phase?

• Pointing

• Nodding

• One word responses

• Gestures

Stage I: How can you as the teacher help a student to learn your content during this phase?

• pictures

• speak slowly and enunciate your words

• body language and pointing

• modify content/workload

What are the defining characteristics of Stage II: Early Production 

Limited Comprehension

• lasts from 6 months - 1 year

• about 1,000 words of receptive and active vocabulary

• speaks fluently in chunks and phrases

• speaks in short phrases and memorized chunks of language

Stage II: Teacher Strategies

• Encourage listening, don't force speaking

• Ask students simple questions with yes/no answers

• Use labeling, diagrams and pictures

• Modify content and workload

Stage II: Examples of Student Production

• Students write and label with short sentences

• Students use pictures with vocabulary

• Student repeat phrases after you

• Students participate in whole group activities