Social vs. Academic Language Review

What are the primary characteristics of social language?

• Conversational and casual

• Technical and complex

• Formal and structured

• Emotional and expressive

How long does it typically take for English language learners to become proficient in social language?

• 5-7 years

• 3-4 years

• 1-2 years

• 8-10 years

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What is the main difference between social language and academic language?

• Reading and writing skills

• Listening and speaking abilities

• Vocabulary usage

• Cognitive demand

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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How long does it typically take for ELs to develop their academic language?

• 3-4 years

• 5-7 years

• 1-2 years

• 8-10 years

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Students who can speak English well with their friends have certainly mastered the language skills they need to be successful in school.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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How can academic language be made more accessible for students?

• By reducing cognitive demand

• By simplifying vocabulary

• By increasing the context through visual supports and examples

• By using less academic discussions

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a key takeaway point about language acquisition?

• Academic language is less demanding

• Social language is more important

• Academic language develops faster than social language

• All language is more comprehensible when context embedded

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What is the main purpose of academic language?

• To express personal feelings and emotions

• To communicate in casual conversations

• To convey complex ideas and concepts

• To use in informal settings

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What is a common challenge for ELs in developing academic language?

• Understanding casual conversations

• Grasping complex vocabulary and structures

• Using language in informal settings

• Expressing personal feelings and emotions

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Why is context embedding important in language learning?

• It makes language less accessible

• It simplifies vocabulary

• It makes language more accessible

• It reduces cognitive demand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

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