Linguistics Knowledge for L2/Biliteracy Teachers Quiz

What does phonology study?

• Sounds

• Grammar

• Words

• Syntax

What does morphology study?

• Sounds

• Words

• Grammar

• Syntax

What is the idea that readers bring their own meaning to text called?

• Phonology

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

• Syntax

What does syntax refer to?

• Word placement and order

• Sounds

• Relationship between words

• Uses of language for communicative purposes

What does semantics study?

• Sounds

• Word placement and order

• Relationship between words

• Uses of language for communicative purposes

What does pragmatics focus on?

• Uses of language for communicative purposes

• Relationship between words

• Word placement and order

• Sounds

Which technique can be used to teach pragmatics in speech?

• Reading aloud

• Writing essays

• Role playing of scenarios and conversations

• Solving math problems

What factors should be considered to differentiate instruction for ELLs?

• TILA, L1 ability and skills, Betting

• Levels of concept and content, Personal Connection, Rating

• Character, Personal Response, Visual means of organizing information

• English Proficiency Level, Reading level and demands of test, Learning Challenges

What is a method/activity/scaffold for the classroom to support bilinguals and language development?

• Simulated telephone conversations

• Personal Connection

• Structured + guided interviews

• Character

What does TILA stand for in the context of differentiating instruction for ELLs?

• Teaching in Language Arts

• Teaching in Linguistics Approach

• Teaching in Language Acquisition

• Teaching in Literacy and Language Arts