Module 4 Culminating

How long does the pre-production stage of of language acquisition last?

• 1-2 hours

• 2 years

• about 6 weeks

• 1-2 weeks

Answer explanation

The pre-production stage of language acquisition lasts about 6 weeks. During this time, the student will observe and watch but might not be speaking at all.

What does (ZPD) stand for?

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Zone of Professional Development

• Zone of Parental Designations

• Zone of Prime Development

Answer explanation

The Zone of Proximal Development is where we should target instruction for ELL students. It is where they will be engaged and challenged appropriately, without feeling overwhelmed.

What are the headings of the BC ELL Quick Scale for assessment of ELL students?

• Beginning, Developing, Expanding, Consolidating, Bridging

• Emerging, Developing, Proficient, Extending

• 1,2,3,4

• A,B,C,D

Answer explanation

Please see attached rubrics - https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade-12/teach/pdfs/ell/ell-standards-full.pdf

Beginning, Developing, Expanding, Consolidating and Bridging

What stage should we FIRST begin correcting errors of ELL students while they are speaking?

• Pre-Production

• Advanced fluency

• Early production

• Emergent fluency

Answer explanation

During the emergent fluency stage, we can begin correctly errors when they are affecting the meaning of what the child is saying. Remember that it is important not to overcorect.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Early Production stage in language acquisition?

• Students can produce simple sentences

• Students can understand complex academic texts

• Students are silent and only listen

• Students can engage in fluent conversations

Answer explanation

This is where students will produce some words and slowly begin forming them into simple sentences.

What is the main focus during the Pre-Production stage of language acquisition?

• Developing writing skills

• Building listening comprehension

• Practicing grammar rules

• Engaging in debates

Answer explanation

Students need to develop their listening comprehension in an English speaking classroom before they can begin engaging in higher order thinking tasks.

Which strategy is most effective for teaching vocabulary to ELL students in the Emergent Fluency stage?

• Using flashcards with pictures

• Assigning complex reading materials

• Focusing on advanced grammar

• Encouraging silent reading

Answer explanation

Pictures are a great way to get students engaged. When they see something familiar, they are better able to understand.

Stephen Krashen states that students learn best when they have:

• Comprehensible input in low anxiety environment

• Multiple means of representation and engagment

• Extended time

• Translations and sub titles

Answer explanation

Take a moment to listen to his presentation - https://youtu.be/NiTsduRreug

Which of the following activities is most suitable for students in the Pre-Production stage of language acquisition?

• Role-playing conversations

• Listening to stories

• Writing essays

• Having student reading aloud to the whole class

Answer explanation

Listening stories is another great way to build listening comprehension. Use familiar stories with lots of pictures to increase engagement.

What is a key characteristic of the Emergent Fluency stage in language acquisition?

• Students can understand and use complex sentences

• Students primarily use gestures to communicate

• Students can engage in simple conversations

• Students are silent and only listen

Answer explanation

Students take time to engage in these conversations. It is an important milestone in the stages of language acquisition.