Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is BICS?
A
Basic Interaction Communication Skills
2
Q
How long does BICS last?
A
2 years
3
Q
What is CALP?
A
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
4
Q
How long does it take to reach CALP?
A
7-8 years
5
Q
What should teachers understand about ESL Students?
A
just because they understand informal language doesn’t mean they know academic language
6
Q
What are the Stages of Literacy?
A
- Emergent Reading and Writing
- Beginning Reading and Writing
- Fluent Reading and Writing
7
Q
What does Stage 1 involve?
A
- 4-5 year olds
- scribbles
- pretending
8
Q
What does Stage 2 involve?
A
- 1st-2nd grade
- fluent readers
9
Q
What does Stage 3 involve?
A
- 3rd-4th grade
- expressive reading
- understands writing process
10
Q
Problems of Stage 1?
A
trouble understanding alphabet and sounds
11
Q
Problems of Stage 2?
A
trouble with comprehension
12
Q
Problems of Stage 3?
A
loss in motivation
13
Q
What is a discrepant event?
A
lesson that makes children ask questions (yes/no)
14
Q
What is LEA?
A
Language Expression Approach
