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Scaffolding Strategies for the Mainstream Classroom

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What percentage of ELs are in Missouri?

a)

Less than 3.0%

b)

3.0% less than 6.0%

c)

6.0% less than 10.0%

d)

10.0% or higher

2.

What question(s) do ask during the enrollment process?

a)

Which language(s) does the student hear at home and understand?

b)

Which language(s) does the student use (speak) at home and with others?

c)

What was the student’s first language?

d)

All the Above

3.

How many days do you have to identify a potential EL students?

a)

45 calendar days after enrollment.

b)

30 calendar days after enrollment.

c)

15 calendar days after enrollment.

d)

60 calendar days after enrollment.

4.

How many states, territories and federal agencies are in the WIDA consortium?

a)

31

b)

45

c)

30

d)

41

5.

How many levels of English Language Proficiencies are there?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

6.

What score do you need on the ACCESS for reclassification in Missouri?

a)

1.0-2.3

b)

2.4-3.5

c)

3.6-4.6

d)

4.7-6.0

7.

What are the four modalities?

a)

speaking, writing, expressing, portfolio

b)

reading, writing, speaking, listening

c)

reading, learning, jumping, kicking

d)

none of the above

8.

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) take approximately____ years to acquire.

a)

4

b)

2

c)

10

d)

7

9.

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALPS) takes approximately ___

a)

5-7 years.

b)

10-12 years.

c)

1-2 years.

d)

15-20 years.

10.

Which TWO of the following are federal requirement's for the education of ELLs?

a)

ELLs must have access to the core curriculum.

b)

ELLs must be given the opportunity to learn in their native langauge.

c)

ELLs must exit an ESOL program in no less than three years.

d)

ELLs must be given opportunities for English language development.

11.

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of teaching ELLs using the sheltered English instruction model?

a)

Engaging in social activities and meaningful interactions.

b)

Memorizing and practicing frequently used words and phrases

c)

Interacting primarily with the teacher and other adults

d)

Learning with various structured and rote activities

12.

The Silent Periods tends to (be these characteristics)

a)

happen with adults and children who are immersed in a new language.

b)

happen when first exposed to a second language.

c)

last a few weeks or few months for older children.

d)

all of the above.

13.

Common sheltered instruction practices include all of the following EXECPT for _______.

a)

Language & content objectives.

b)

Visuals, demonstrations, & realia.

c)

Repetition of information with gestures.

d)

Memorizing grammar rules.