Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Academic Language

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The language used in educational settings, often more formal and complex than everyday language, crucial for success in school.

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Balanced Bilingualism

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Proficiency in and the ability to use two languages equally, often in both social and academic contexts.

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Bilingual

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Able to speak and understand two languages fluently.

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Code switching

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The practice of alternating between two or more languages or dialects within a conversation or discourse.

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Critical Periods

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Specific time frames during which language acquisition or certain skills are most easily developed.

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Cultural deficit model

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An outdated perspective suggesting that students from certain cultural backgrounds may have inherent deficits, overlooking their unique strengths.

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Dialect

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A particular form of a language that is specific to a region, social group, or community, differing in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.

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Emergent Literacy

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The early development of skills and knowledge that set the foundation for later literacy, including reading and writing.

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English as a second language (ESL)

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Instruction focused on teaching English to individuals whose first language is not English.

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English Language Learners (ELLs)

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Students who are in the process of learning English as an additional language.

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Expressive Vocabulary

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The words an individual can use when speaking or writing.

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Funds of knowledge

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The cultural, social, and intellectual assets that individuals and communities possess, often used as a basis for learning.

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Genderlects

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Language variations based on gender differences in communication styles.

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Generation

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A group of individuals born and living during the same period of time, often sharing common experiences and cultural influences.

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Heritage language

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The language spoken by one’s ancestors or within one’s cultural community.

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Immigrants

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Individuals who have moved from one country to another, often for permanent residence.

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Inside-out skills

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Skills that involve understanding and producing language, such as speaking and writing.

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Limited English Proficient (LEP)

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Term used to describe individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.

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Melting pot

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A metaphor for a society where different cultural groups blend together, losing their distinctiveness.

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Metalinguaistic awareness

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The ability to think and reflect on language, including understanding its structure and use.

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Monolingual

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Speaking or understanding only one language.

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Outside-in skills

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Skills that involve receiving and understanding language, such as listening and reading.

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Overregularize

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A language error where irregular forms are incorrectly regularized, often seen in language development.

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Pragmatics

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The study of language use in context, including the social aspects of communication.

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Receptive Vocabulary
The words an individual can understand when reading or listening.
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Refugees
Individuals forced to leave their home country due to persecution, war, or natural disasters.
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Semilingual
A person who does not fully acquire proficiency in any language due to limited exposure or opportunities.
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Sensitive periods
Specific developmental periods during which an individual is especially receptive to learning certain skills or acquiring knowledge.
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Sheltered instruction
Teaching methods that make academic content more accessible to English language learners while promoting language development.
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Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
A model for planning and delivering effective instruction for English language learners.
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Structured English Immersion (SEI)
An instructional approach that emphasizes English language development while providing content instruction.
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Syntax
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.