ALT Teaching English Language Learners 4

Question 1

A newcomer ELL student becomes visibly withdrawn and refuses to participate in school activities after two months. This behavior most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Culture shock and acculturative stress common in newcomer students

Answer

Acculturative stress and culture shock are normal responses to a new environment and can cause withdrawal, anxiety, and disengagement in newcomer students.

Question 2

Which strategy best supports ELL students' content-area vocabulary development?

Accepted Answer

Pre-teaching key vocabulary using visuals, context, and multiple exposures

Answer

Pre-teaching key vocabulary with visuals and multiple exposures activates prior knowledge and builds word meaning before students encounter terms in context.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a home language survey at enrollment?

Accepted Answer

To identify students who may need English language proficiency screening

Answer

Home language surveys identify students exposed to a language other than English, triggering further ELP screening to determine the need for language support services.

Question 4

A teacher is concerned an ELL student may have a learning disability. Which step should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Rule out language acquisition factors by reviewing the student's progress in L1 and the time in the country

Answer

Before referring for special education, teachers must consider whether difficulties stem from language acquisition rather than a disability, per IDEA and best practice.

Question 5

In a dual language immersion program, what is the typical target language distribution in early grades?

Accepted Answer

50% English and 50% target language, or 90% target language and 10% English

Answer

Dual language programs typically use either a 50/50 or 90/10 model, with the latter emphasizing the minority language more heavily in early grades.

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ALT Teaching English Language Learners 4