Classroom Management - Class Progress 1

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What does grading language involve?

• Making it easy for learners to understand
• Simplifying it to a level suitable for particular learners
• Choosing simple words and sentence patterns
• Marking it for its simplicity and clarity

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What does the teacher do when s/he clarifies something?

• S/he reaches a conclusion.
• S/he makes what s/he said clearer.
• S/he agrees with his/her learners.
• S/he gives definitions of terms.

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Which option contains an example of a prompt?

• An elephant is a very large animal with a long trunk and big ears.
• A very large animal with a long trunk and big ears is an ele…….
• That’s right. It’s called an elephant.
• Who can tell me what an elephant looks like?

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Which option contains an example of nominating?

• Anna, can you tell us the answer to question 1?
• Raise your right hand if you know the answer to question 1.
• I’d like someone to give me the answer to question 1.
• Who knows the answer to question 1?

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How does the teacher get learners’ attention?

• By using discipline to make sure learners do tasks properly
• By using techniques to ensure learners focus on him/her
• By using games to create a positive learning atmosphere
• By using strategies to help learners work harder

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How does the teacher provide a model of language?

• By giving a clear example for learners to copy
• By instructing learners to discover how a word is used
• By drawing a diagram giving an explanation
• By showing learners how to do something

The teacher’s purpose and the three examples of teacher classroom language. One of the examples is NOT appropriate. Click on the option which is NOT appropriate. The teacher wants to build rapport in an elementary class.

• There’s such a positive learning atmosphere in this class!
• This is really great, everyone. Well done!
• Let’s start the lesson by talking about our weekends.

The teacher’s purpose and the three examples of teacher classroom language. One of the examples is NOT appropriate. Click on the option which is NOT appropriate. The teacher wants to check understanding of a word in a younger class.

• Now, point at the picture of an elephant.
• Can you wear it on your head?
• Class? Do you understand?

The teacher’s purpose and the three examples of teacher classroom language. One of the examples is NOT appropriate. Click on the option which is NOT appropriate. The teacher wants to elicit vocabulary in a young learner class.

• Ibrahim, look at this picture. Can you deduce what’s happening?
• Janek, I’m thinking of a room in the house. We sleep there. What is it?
• Paola. How do we say this in English?

The teacher’s purpose and the three examples of teacher classroom language. One of the examples is NOT appropriate. Click on the option which is NOT appropriate. The teacher wants to encourage peer correction in an intermediate class.

• Marina, what’s the answer? I’ll give you a minute to think.
• Nikolai, when you’ve completed the first draft of your essay, swap with Sandra and check each other’s.
• Sarah, that’s not quite the answer I was looking for. I wonder, can anyone help her?