WorksheetsExploring EAL & Multilingualism at Hamilton
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is multilingualism?
The ability to communicate in multiple languages.
The skill of translating texts between languages.
The ability to speak one language fluently.
The process of learning a single foreign language.
What are the benefits of maintaining home languages?
Increased isolation from family
The benefits of maintaining home languages include cultural identity, cognitive development, academic success, family bonding, and multilingualism.
Limited exposure to new cultures
Decreased cognitive abilities
What does BICS stand for?
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills
Basic Instructional Communication Skills
Bilingual Intercultural Communication Skills
What does CALP stand for?
Cognitive Applied Language Proficiency
Cognitive Academic Learning Process
Cognitive Assessment of Language Proficiency
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
Define BICS and CALP in the context of language learning.
BICS refers to written language skills; CALP refers to spoken language skills.
BICS is used for formal language; CALP is used for informal language.
BICS is for social communication; CALP is for academic language proficiency.
BICS is for academic language proficiency; CALP is for social communication.
How can parents support children's language development at home?
Engage in conversations, read daily, encourage storytelling, and provide varied vocabulary experiences.
Encourage silent reading only
Avoid using new words to prevent confusion
Limit screen time to improve focus
Why is it important to differentiate between BICS and CALP?
It is important to differentiate between BICS and CALP to address the distinct language needs for social and academic success.
Differentiating BICS and CALP is unnecessary for language learning.
BICS and CALP are the same concept.
BICS is more important than CALP for academic success.
Which of the following strategies can parents use to support their child’s language development and engagement at home? (Select all that apply)
Reading stories together, reating real-life language opportunities, Listening to audiobooks, bilingual books, using the Flash Academy Free App provided by EAL department
Assign more homework to increase focus.
Use lengthy lectures to convey information.
Limit group discussions to avoid distractions.
In what ways do transferable skills in language acquisition benefit learning?
Focusing on grammar rules
Transferable skills in language acquisition benefit learning by enhancing adaptability, critical thinking, and communication in a new language.
They help learners remember words in just one language.
What role do parents play in supporting multilingualism?
Parents should only speak one language at home.
Parents discourage the use of multiple languages.
Parents focus solely on academic subjects without language support.
Parents support multilingualism by fostering a language-rich environment and encouraging the use of multiple languages.
What is the EAL referral process at Hamilton?
The EAL referral process includes identifying students, gathering information, and submitting a referral form to the EAL coordinator.
The EAL referral process requires a parent meeting before any referrals are made.
The EAL referral process is managed solely by classroom teachers.
The EAL referral process involves only testing students' language skills.
What is the EAL referral process at Hamilton designed to do?
Limit support for students
Replace Home language with English
Assess and provide necessary language support
Replace English with home languages
What is one challenge of maintaining home languages?
Lack of exposure and practice.
Consistent practice in schools.
Too much exposure to other languages.
High levels of community support.
What is the primary goal of EAL support for students?
To focus on cultural activities.
To make students fluent in English within a month
To help students develop their English language 4 skills while valuing their home languages
What do you hope your child gains from learning an additional language? (1-2 words)
What is one takeaway from today’s session that you found most helpful? (Use 1-2 words)
