ESL Teaching Quiz

Ms. Johnson uses visuals and simplified language to teach a history lesson to a class with several ELLs, including Aria and Mason. This approach is an example of:

• Sheltered Instruction

• Cultural Competence

• Differentiation

• Linguistic Diversity

Answer explanation

The teacher's use of visuals and simplified language for ELLs is an example of Sheltered Instruction, which aims to make content more accessible for language learners.

In Benjamin's English class, the teacher asked, 'What does ESL stand for?'

• English as a Second Language

• English as a Standard Language

• English as a Simple Language

• English as a Special Language

Answer explanation

ESL stands for English as a Second Language, making 'English as a Second Language' the correct choice.

Who is considered an ELL?

• A student who is in the process of acquiring proficiency in English, like Ava

• A student who speaks only English

• A student who teaches English

• A student who studies English literature

Answer explanation

An ELL is a student who is in the process of acquiring proficiency in English, not someone who speaks only English, teaches English, or studies English literature.

Isla and Benjamin are working on a project that requires them to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. What skill are they demonstrating?

• The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures

• The ability to teach English to non-native speakers

• The ability to speak multiple languages

• The ability to create lesson plans for diverse students

Answer explanation

Cultural Competence refers to the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures, making it the correct choice.

Avery is an ESL teacher who wants to ensure all her students succeed. What is Differentiation in the context of her teaching?

• Tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of students

• Using only one method of instruction for all students

• Teaching only advanced students

• Focusing on grammar and vocabulary exclusively

Answer explanation

Differentiation in ESL teaching involves tailoring instruction to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring personalized learning experiences.

In Ethan's classroom, what does Linguistic Diversity refer to?

• The presence of multiple languages spoken within a given setting, such as a classroom or school

• The ability to speak multiple languages fluently

• The use of complex language in teaching

• The focus on one language in a classroom

Answer explanation

Linguistic Diversity refers to the presence of multiple languages spoken within a given setting, such as a classroom or school.

An ESL teacher named Lily uses clear, simple English and visual aids to teach content to ELLs. This method is known as:

• Differentiation

• Cultural Competence

• Sheltered Instruction

• Formative Assessment

Answer explanation

Sheltered Instruction involves using clear, simple English and visual aids to teach content to ELLs.

An ESL teacher notices that students like Aria, Avery, and Kai from diverse cultural backgrounds are not interacting with one another. To foster a more inclusive environment, the teacher should focus on:

• Sheltered Instruction

• Cultural Competence

• Summative Assessment

• Language Proficiency Levels

Answer explanation

To foster a more inclusive environment, the teacher should focus on Cultural Competence to encourage interaction among students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

In an ESL classroom, students like Ethan, Mason, and Abigail are given different reading materials based on their language proficiency levels. This is an example of:

• Differentiation

• Formative Assessment

• Sheltered Instruction

• Positive Reinforcement

Answer explanation

In an ESL classroom, providing different reading materials based on language proficiency levels is an example of Differentiation, which tailors instruction to meet individual student needs.

During a parent-teacher meeting, Ava's teacher mentioned that Ava has strong BICS. What does this mean?

• Skills required for academic success

• Basic everyday language skills

• Advanced language proficiency

• None of the above

Answer explanation

BICS refers to Basic everyday language skills, which are essential for communication in daily life rather than academic success or advanced proficiency.