RICA English Language Learners and Diverse Learners 3

Question 1

According to RICA, what is 'culturally responsive literacy instruction'?

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Instruction that recognizes, values, and draws on students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and languages as assets in literacy learning

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Instruction that avoids all references to any cultural group to prevent offense

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Instruction delivered only in students' home languages regardless of grade level

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Instruction that focuses exclusively on dominant cultural narratives in literature

Question 2

A teacher selects books that feature characters and stories reflecting the cultural backgrounds of her diverse classroom. What is the PRIMARY literacy benefit of this approach?

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It increases student engagement, motivation, and identity-affirming reading experiences that support literacy development

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It reduces the need for phonics instruction in diverse classrooms

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It eliminates the need for vocabulary instruction because students recognize familiar vocabulary

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It replaces the need for differentiated instruction

Question 3

A teacher works with a student who speaks African American English (AAE) as their home dialect. The RICA-aligned approach to this student's literacy development is to:

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Recognize AAE as a rule-governed language system and use contrastive analysis to support code-switching skills

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Correct every instance of AAE use and require Standard American English at all times

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Avoid any discussion of language differences to prevent embarrassment

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Assess the student for a language disorder based on AAE features

Question 4

When designing reading instruction for gifted readers, what does RICA content emphasize?

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Providing challenging texts, extended critical thinking tasks, and advanced literacy experiences to continue their growth

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Having gifted students tutor struggling peers instead of receiving advanced instruction

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Moving gifted students through the same curriculum as peers but at a faster pace only

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Limiting gifted students to grade-level benchmarks to ensure equitable instruction

Question 5

What type of accommodation is MOST appropriate for an ELL student who needs to demonstrate reading comprehension knowledge on a grade-level assessment?

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Allowing additional time and use of bilingual glossaries or dictionaries to reduce language barriers while maintaining content expectations

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Translating the entire assessment into the student's home language and scoring it separately

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Exempting the student from the assessment until they achieve full English proficiency

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Providing a simpler, below-grade-level version of the assessment

Question 6

A teacher notices that a recently arrived refugee student avoids reading aloud and seems anxious about literacy tasks. According to RICA principles, the teacher should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Build a trusting relationship, assess the student's literacy in their home language if possible, and provide low-stakes literacy opportunities

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Require the student to read aloud daily to build confidence through exposure

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Place the student in the lowest reading group regardless of assessed skills

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Contact the student's family to report a potential reading disability