CLAD V4.0 2

Question 1

A teacher notices an ELL student is silent during class discussions but performs well on written assignments. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The silent period

Answer

The silent period is a natural stage in second language acquisition where learners absorb input before producing output.

Question 2

Which instructional strategy best supports ELL students in developing academic vocabulary across content areas?

Accepted Answer

Context-embedded instruction with visual supports

Answer

Context-embedded instruction with visuals provides comprehensible input that connects language to meaning in academic contexts.

Question 3

The BICS/CALP distinction developed by Jim Cummins suggests that academic language proficiency takes approximately how long to develop?

Accepted Answer

5 to 7 years

Answer

Cummins found that CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) typically takes 5–7 years to develop in a second language.

Question 4

A student who code-switches between English and their home language during instruction is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A cognitive and communicative resource

Answer

Code-switching is a sophisticated linguistic skill that reflects bilingual competence, not a deficit.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a comprehensible input strategy for ELL students?

Accepted Answer

Using gestures, visuals, and realia alongside verbal explanations

Answer

Gestures, visuals, and realia make input understandable by connecting language to concrete context.

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