Language Conventions Flashcards
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In Arizona English Language Learner Assessment, what is the communicative approach to language conventions?
Answer: Teaching language through meaningful communication and real-life situations
The communicative approach emphasizes learning language through meaningful interaction, using authentic materials and real-life situations to develop practical communication skills rather than just studying grammar rules.
What does "language proficiency" mean in Arizona English Language Learner Assessment?
Answer: The ability to use language effectively for communication in various contexts
Language proficiency encompasses the ability to understand and produce language effectively across different contexts, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening in academic, professional, and social settings.
In Arizona English Language Learner Assessment, what are the four macro skills of language?
Answer: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
The four macro skills of language are listening (receptive oral), speaking (productive oral), reading (receptive written), and writing (productive written), which together constitute comprehensive language ability.
What is "scaffolding" in Arizona English Language Learner Assessment language instruction?
Answer: Providing temporary support structures that are gradually removed as learners gain proficiency
Scaffolding provides temporary instructional support (models, prompts, sentence frames, visual aids) that helps learners accomplish tasks they cannot yet do independently, gradually removed as proficiency increases.
In Arizona English Language Learner Assessment, what is the difference between fluency and accuracy in language learning?
Answer: Fluency is smooth, natural communication; accuracy is correct use of grammar and vocabulary
Fluency refers to the ability to communicate smoothly, naturally, and without excessive hesitation. Accuracy refers to the correct use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Both are important for language proficiency.
What role does "comprehensible input" play in Arizona English Language Learner Assessment language acquisition?
Answer: Providing language just above the learner's current level to promote natural acquisition
Comprehensible input (Krashen's i+1 theory) suggests that language acquisition occurs when learners receive input that is slightly above their current proficiency level, providing challenge while remaining understandable.