TPRS Quiz

TPRS lessons are broken down into learnable 'chunks' of language, typically no more than _____ Target Language Structures for every 60 to 90 minutes of instruction.

Match the following terms with their descriptions: Comprehensible Input ( ) Personalized Questions and Answers ( ) Story-Asking ( ) Target Language Structures ( )

What does TPRS stand for?

• a) Transforming Proficiency via Reading and Speaking

• b) Teaching Proficiency and Reading Skills

• c) Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling

• d) Total Physical Response and Speaking

What is the purpose of reading a narrative at the end of a TPRS lesson?

• a) To test students' reading comprehension

• b) To introduce new vocabulary

• c) To provide additional repetition and exposure to the target language

• d) To practice translation skills

In TPRS, each story focuses on a wide range of vocabulary words to ensure comprehensive language learning.

• a) True

• b) False

What is the primary activity in step #2 of the TPRS method?

• A. Personalized Questions and Answers (PQA)

• B. Reading a narrative

• C. Story-asking

• D. Circling questions

Reading in TPRS is considered less valuable for language acquisition compared to other activities like storytelling and PQA.

• a) True

• b) False

What was TPRS formerly known as?

• a) Total Physical Response

• b) Total Physical Response Storytelling

• c) Total Proficiency Reading System

• d) Total Language Learning

TPRS emphasizes:

• A. Grammar instruction and correction

• B. Comprehensible input and repetition

• C. Direct translation of vocabulary

• D. Rote memorization of vocabulary lists

Who founded Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS)?

• a) Blaine Ray

• b) Stephen Krashen

• c) Blaine Ray and Stephen Krashen

• d) Blaine Ray and Terry Terrell