BTLPT Pragmatics and Language Functions Flashcards
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When assessing BTLPT candidates' pragmatic competence, raters look for the ability to:
Answer: Adapt language use appropriately to different social, cultural, and instructional contexts
Pragmatic competence means appropriately adjusting language for different contexts — formality, audience, purpose — not just grammatical accuracy.
What is 'discourse competence' in the context of BTLPT oral and written assessment?
Answer: The ability to create coherent, organized, connected stretches of language beyond the sentence level
Discourse competence involves organizing language above the sentence level — using cohesion, transitions, and logical structure in paragraphs and conversations.
In bilingual education, 'functional language' instruction means teaching students to:
Answer: Use language to accomplish real communicative purposes in specific contexts
Functional language instruction focuses on equipping students to use language for real purposes — asking for help, arguing a position, writing a report.
Which pragmatic feature distinguishes a formal apology from a casual one in Spanish academic writing?
Answer: Formal apologies use 'perdón,' while academic contexts require 'le pido disculpas' or formal expressions
In formal Spanish writing, 'le pido disculpas' or 'pido disculpas' is more appropriate than the casual 'perdón' or 'lo siento.'
What is the purpose of 'scaffolded questioning' as a language function strategy in BTLPT-aligned bilingual instruction?
Answer: To support language production by moving from simpler to more complex question formats
Scaffolded questioning progressively increases cognitive and linguistic demand, supporting students in producing increasingly complex language.
Which BTLPT writing task most directly assesses pragmatic competence alongside grammatical accuracy?
Answer: Writing a formal letter to a school principal requesting resources for bilingual students
A formal letter task requires candidates to demonstrate register appropriateness, audience awareness, and purpose — all key elements of pragmatic competence.