BEA Target Language Writing Skills

Question 1

Which stage of the writing process involves students brainstorming and organizing ideas before writing a first draft?

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Pre-writing

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Revising

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Editing

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Publishing

Question 2

What is the primary characteristic of expository writing?

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It presents factual information in an organized, objective manner

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It tells a fictional story with characters and plot

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It persuades the reader to accept a particular viewpoint

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It describes the writer's personal feelings and experiences

Question 3

Which strategy is most effective for helping emergent bilingual writers develop ideas before writing in the target language?

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Allowing students to brainstorm in their home language before writing in the target language

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Requiring students to write only in the target language from the beginning

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Correcting all grammar errors before students begin drafting

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Assigning writing topics with no student choice

Question 4

What is a 'cognate' in the context of bilingual writing instruction?

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A word that looks and sounds similar in two languages and shares meaning

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A word that has the same meaning in two languages but completely different spellings

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A word that looks similar in two languages but has completely different meanings

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A word borrowed from another language without modification

Question 5

What does 'audience awareness' in writing refer to?

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The understanding that writing must be tailored to the needs and expectations of intended readers

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The ability to write without making grammatical errors

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The process of reading one's own writing aloud to check for errors

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The strategy of producing writing in multiple drafts

Question 6

Which type of writing requires a student to state a position and support it with evidence and reasoning?

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Argumentative writing

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Narrative writing

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Descriptive writing

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Expository writing

Question 7

What is the purpose of a writing portfolio in a bilingual classroom?

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To collect writing samples over time that show a student's growth and development

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To display only the student's best, most polished work

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To replace standardized writing assessments entirely

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To identify students who need remediation in writing only