CTEL ELD and SDAIE Methods Questions and Answers

Question 1

A high school biology teacher is preparing a lesson on mitosis for a class that includes several intermediate-level English learners.
Which SDAIE strategy would be MOST effective for introducing the complex vocabulary (e.g., prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase)?

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Using visuals, such as diagrams and animations, and creating a concept map that links the terms to the stages of the process.

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Having students read the textbook chapter aloud in a round-robin style.

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Providing a list of the words and their dictionary definitions to memorize before the lesson.

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Assigning an advanced research paper on the history of cell division.

Question 2

In California's framework for English Learner instruction, what is the primary focus of Designated ELD?

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Providing explicit, systematic instruction during a protected time focused on developing the English language itself, using the state-adopted ELD standards.

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Teaching grade-level content material, such as history or science, using sheltered instruction techniques.

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Translating all classroom materials into the students' primary languages for content support.

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Correcting every grammatical error a student makes during conversational speech to build accuracy.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of a teacher scaffolding a writing assignment for English learners in a U.S. History class?

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Giving students sentence starters, a graphic organizer to structure their arguments, and a word bank with key academic vocabulary.

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Providing students with a variety of complex primary source documents and asking for a five-paragraph essay without further support.

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Grading the final essay more leniently for English learners than for native English speakers.

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Allowing students to write the essay in their native language and then use an online translator.

Question 4

A middle school social studies teacher and an ELD specialist co-teach a lesson on the U.S. Constitution. The social studies teacher explains the historical context, while the ELD specialist explicitly points out and has students practice using modal verbs like 'must' and 'shall' from the text. This collaborative approach is a strong example of:

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Integrated English Language Development (ELD).

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Pull-out ELD instruction.

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Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) only.

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Designated ELD instruction.

Question 5

Mr. Davies is starting a unit on ecosystems with his mixed-proficiency class of English learners. To make the content more accessible and build on students' existing knowledge, which SDAIE strategy should he use *first*?

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Using a 'think-pair-share' activity where students brainstorm ideas related to the word 'home' before connecting it to 'habitat.'

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Assigning the first chapter of the textbook for homework.

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Administering a pre-test with complex academic vocabulary from the unit.

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Showing a 30-minute documentary on different world ecosystems without any pre-viewing activities.

Question 6

A key feature of Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) is the explicit inclusion of both content objectives and language objectives for every lesson. What is the primary purpose of including a language objective?

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To identify and focus on the specific language skills (e.g., listening, speaking, reading, writing) students will need to learn and communicate their understanding of the content.

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To ensure students learn complex grammar rules in isolation from the academic content.

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To lower the academic rigor and simplify the core content for English learners.

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To satisfy a compliance requirement without significantly impacting instructional delivery.