CLD Learners

What does the "CLD" in CLD Learners stand for?

(a)  

Which of the following is a common sign of a linguistically diverse learner?

• A. Brings traditional food to class
  

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  B. Speaks only one language
  

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  C. Misunderstands English sentence structures
  

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  D. Shows interest in reading

Culturally diverse learners may:

• A. Struggle with reading only
  

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  B. Always speak another language
  

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  C. Share beliefs or customs unfamiliar to classmates
  

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  D. Refuse to participate in any group work

What is one way to help CLD students feel more included in the classroom?

• A. Give them less homework

• B. Create a language wall with words from students’ home languages

• C. Only use English in the classroom

• D. Ignore cultural differences so they fit in

What is a key difference between culturally and linguistically diverse learners?

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  A. Only culturally diverse students need help
  

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  B. All culturally diverse students are also linguistically diverse
  

• C. Linguistically diverse students don’t need as much support

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  D. Linguistically diverse students speak a different language, while culturally diverse students may not

One strategy to support ELLs is to use (a)   books and dictionaries that include both the native and dominant languages.

A way to engage families is to encourage them to play (a)   games that build vocabulary.

Incorporating group work can have negative effects on CLD learners

• True

• False