Article Quiz

Students provided with translanguaging opportuitnes will...

• Only practice translating

• Speak English 90% of the time

• Focus on a fluid use of two languages

Students benefit from engaging in real-life contexts as they learn language

• True

• False

Why is defining translanguaging complex?

A student is provided flashcards that translate English words to the child's home language. The flashcards showcase elements of Halloween, a holiday the child never experienced.

• Great translanguaging experience

• This sounds like a fun experience to learn about another culture.

• The context is missing and will not help the child learn language.

What is the continua of biliteracy?

• Building on students' experiences with different languages using translanguaging.

• Speaking two languages.

• Direct instruction in multiple languages.