WorksheetsPretest Academic Language
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
"Milk, orange juice, bread, toothpaste" is from what type of language?
casual conversation
Textbook sentence
Line from a script
Shopping List
"Despite the protracted and contentious debate in the houses of government, the legislation was passed by a large margin, enabling the majority party to claim victory." is from what type of language?
Shopping list
textbook sentence
Line from a script
Casual conversation.
"Hey, did you enjoy the movie last night?" is from what type of language?
Casual conversation
shopping list
textbook sentence
line from a script
"Terence (whispering): Did you hear that moan?" is from what type of language?
Shopping list
Textbook sentence
line from a script
casual conversation
Social and academic language are in no way similar.
True
False.
None of the above.
How long does it take for English learners to become proficient in academic language?
10 to 20 years
4 to 7 years
2 to 3 years
20 years to life.
English learners have NO skills that can benefit them in learning academic language.
False
True
None of the above.
Academic language can only be used in certain subjects (science, social studies, ELA, etc.).
True
False
None of the above.
Choose all that apply:
what are the three characteristics of academic language.
Syntax
Structure
Tone
Presentation
The SIOP Model for academic language includes all of the following EXCEPT....
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Schema
