Minority Language Immersion Program Quiz

What challenge do teachers face in minority language immersion programs?

• Lack of books for reading instruction

• Too many books available

• Students not interested in reading

• Books are too easy

What language is specifically mentioned as a focus in the research?

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Italian

What does the conceptual framework of readability include?

• Text complexity, context, and literary aspects

• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Vocabulary, syntax, and semantics

• Length, width, and height

What is the purpose of the research program mentioned in the text?

• To create new languages

• To investigate readability of books in minority languages

• To teach math to students

• To write novels

What challenge does a child in a minority language program face when choosing a book?

• Too many books to choose from

• Books are too easy

• Books are too difficult

• Books are not interesting

Why is finding books for minority language programs difficult?

• Lack of interest in reading

• Few comprehensive book previews

• Too many books available

• Books are too expensive

What is a key factor in the selection of books for children learning a second language?

• Price of the book

• Length of the book

• Language input from the classroom

• Popularity of the book

What does reading involve according to the text?

• Only decoding texts

• Only encoding texts

• Encoding, decoding, and analyzing texts

• Memorizing texts

What is one of the main purposes of children's books in reading instruction?

• To teach advanced mathematics

• To support guided and independent reading

• To replace school textbooks

• To focus on grammar rules only

What does authentic literature provide insight into?

• Only historical events

• Oral language, culture, and academic literacy

• Mathematical theories

• Scientific experiments