CTEL: Test 2 - Domain 009

Question 1

Current research emphasizes that … (2 things)

Answer 1

1. meaningful and purposeful communicative interaction (oral and written) promote learners’ english language development and content learning
2. the language that is learned takes precedence over the language that is taught

Question 2

communicative competence

Answer 2

use of a language in a social setting is the key to language performance

Question 3

4 components of communicative competence

Answer 3

1. grammatica competence
2. sociolinguistic competence
3. discourse competence
4. strategic competence -

Question 4

grammatical competence

Answer 4

the skills and knowledge necessary to speak and write accurately

Question 5

sociolinguistic competence

Answer 5

knowing how to produce and understand language in different social contexts

Question 6

discourse competence

Answer 6

ability to combine and correct utterances

Question 7

strategic competence

Answer 7

helps the language user repair breakdowns in communication and enhance effectiveness of communication

Question 8

key features of communicative language teaching

Answer 8

• focus on meaning through interaction
• use of materials that reflect real world language
• allow learners to rehearse language used outside the classroom
• focus on previous knowledge
• plans a careful link between classroom language and real world language

Question 9

Oral exercises that promote communicative interactions

Answer 9

• work on dialogs
• mock telephone conversations
• surveys with classmates or teachers
• find someone who..

Question 10

Writing exercises that promote written interactions

Answer 10

• use labels and captions to explain bulletin board pictures
• use order forms for purchasing supplies
• write personal letters to a friend
• write scripts for plays

Question 11

4 types of essays that promote written interaction

Answer 11

• enumeration
• compare/contrast
• problem/solution
• thesis/proof

Question 12

Explicit teaching may be required when…

Answer 12

a basic feature of English is so illogical or dissimilar that it is not understood, even in context OR there are fluency issues (phonological)

Question 13

Aspects of grammar that are particularly challenging to EL’s

Answer 13

• prepositions
• conjunctions
• interoggitives
• intensifiers (some, any, few, more, too)
• phrasal verbs (look over, pick up)

Question 14

Communicative activities tend to be ___ in feedback as long as….

Answer 14

low, participants are understandable

Question 15

Grammar feedback tends to invite what type of correction?

Answer 15

Right/wrong

Question 16

Oral presentation feedback should focus on…

Answer 16

clarity, organization, audibility

Question 17

Error correction guidelines for early/intermediate levels

Answer 17

high interest activities where errors do not impede meaning are useful

Question 18

Error correcting guidelines for beginners

Answer 18

learners need to listen and loo at language but not have to produce it in public. individual or paired practice is useful.

Question 19

Error correction guidelines for early advanced/advanced

Answer 19

Correction should focus on self correction balanced by targeted feedback from teacher

Question 20

Teaching of grammar suggestions from Gascoigne

Answer 20

boldfacing target grammar forms in a text, raising the learner’s consciousness about forms through various noticing activities, careful choice of activities that involve correct language forms

Question 21

Grammar instruction should be taught how?

Answer 21

Explicitly

Question 22

Grammar interaction should focus on

Answer 22

correct usage and sentence structure

Question 23

By providing grammar in context in an implicit manner…

Answer 23

we expose students to substantial grammatical study without alienating them from learning english

Question 24

How to combine explicit and implicit instruction for grammar

Answer 24

Short, explicit grammar lesson and a function based lesson where the grammar is used in context

Question 25

How to implicitly teach syntax

Answer 25

Have students work creatively with sentences by expanding, linking, and rearranging

Question 26

How to implicitly teach grammar/writing

Answer 26

incorporate correct usage

Question 27

Content literacy is defined as

Answer 27

the ability to use reading and writing for the acquisition of new content in a given discipline

Question 28

Content based ELD is defined as

Answer 28

learning objectives are organized around academic subjects for students to master grade level material

Question 29

For meaningful subject matter in a CBI-ELD approach…

Answer 29

a teacher should have past experience teaching similar content or ability to transfer knowledge OR content teacher is supported by ELD teacher and there are clear language objectives in addition to content objectives

Question 30

CBI-ELD selection of vocabulary

Answer 30

abstract, specialized or difficult vocabulary is focused on

Question 31

Approach to working with LTEL’s 1-7

Answer 31

1. Place in a course for LTELs that focuses on academic language and grade level English
2. Placement in rigorous grade level content classes
3. Design lessons around language development
4. Primary language program development
5. Flexible master schedule that allows movement
6. Schoolwide focus on study skills and metacognition
7. Provide data on progress to parent/student

Question 32

Suggestions for generation 1.5 (6)

Answer 32

1. Active editing systems
2. Grammar reference cards
3. Non directive feedback employing quizzical tones
4. Appeal to oral language based on statements “that doesn’t sound right”
5. Use intuitive grammar
6. Ask questions rather than directive feedback