WorksheetsRip & Run #3 English Learners and Immigrant Families
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
The term Limited English Proficiency is and should be rarely used based on it's deficit language.
True
False
Which appropriate terms can be used to describe students who are learning English:
English Language Learners
English Learners
Dual Language Learners
All of the above
Most students who are immigrants and learning English as a second language come from poverty and have poorly educated parents
True
False
Most students who are English Language Learners will need their teacher to "water down" the curriculum or decrease the level of rigor of course content.
True
False
It is best practice to prevent an English Learner from speaking their native language in the classroom and school in order to allow then to practice English as much as possible.
True
False
One way to help students and families experience success in an English language classroom is to:
When necessary, make sure letters or emails are in English and the native language of students who are English Learners
During open house or parent-teacher conferences, plan to have native foods as appetizers for the students who are English Learners
Always plan for multicultural food festivals and ask the English Learner students and families to bring their native foods and ceremonial clothing
None of the above
One way to help students and families experience success in an English language classroom is to:
Invite the school's ESOL Specialist to parent-teacher conferences and phone conferences to translate or communicate issues discussed
Speak privately to the school's ESOL Specialist to get advice on what the learning levels and comprehension abilities your EL's may have to-date
Know your student's native language and whether or not they are a dual or multi-lingual language learner
All of the above
When teaching students who are dual or multi-language learners, consider the following during lesson plan design:
When necessary, use images that are universal to most citizens of the world
When necessary, use colloquialisms, slang, and cool phrases used throughout the U.S. in pop culture
Always, speak louder and enunciate each syllable
all of the above
The school's ESOL Specialist should provide a tangible or electronic file on each of your students that are receiving services as English Learners, otherwise, your school is not following state or federal guidelines.
True
False
English Learners in your school learn based on the following categories:
Athletic terms, Food terms, Verbs and Nouns
Food terms, Verbs and Nouns, Numbers and Colors
Writing, Reading, Speaking, and Listening
Writing, Reading, Arithmetic, Social Sciences
The acronym "WIDA" stands for:
World Class Instructional Design Assessment
World Class Instruction and Dual-Lingual Assessment
World Class Institutions of Dual-Lingual Associations
None of the above
An English Language Proficiency Test is based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards and is used to measure students' progress in learning French, Spanish, and Chinese.
True
False
How many levels of proficiency exist on an English Proficiency Test?
8
6
4
2
What is the primary goal of an English Language Proficiency Test?
To measure a student's ability to speak English fluently
To assess a student's overall proficiency in English across multiple domains
To evaluate a student's knowledge of English grammar rules
To test a student's ability to write essays in English
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by English Language Learners?
Understanding idiomatic expressions
Learning mathematical concepts
Participating in physical education classes
Engaging in art and music activities
What is one effective strategy for teaching vocabulary to English Language Learners?
Using flashcards with images and words
Reading complex texts aloud
Assigning lengthy writing assignments
Focusing solely on grammar exercises
What is an appropriate way to support English Learners' families in understanding school communications?
Do not send any written communication
Ask students to translate all documents for their parents
Only send communications in English
Provide translated materials in the family's home language
