Text Structure and Academic Language Flashcards
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What are the five common informational text structures?
Answer: Description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution
The five common informational text structures are description, sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.
Which of the following is a Tier 3 (domain-specific) vocabulary word?
Answer: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is a Tier 3 word — a technical term specific to the domain of biology/science.
Using mentor texts in writing instruction MOST directly helps students:
Answer: Observe and apply the text structures and language patterns of skilled authors
Mentor texts expose students to exemplary writing and provide models for text structure, vocabulary, and craft techniques they can apply in their own writing.
An English Language Learner struggles with academic language despite strong conversational English. This is BEST explained by:
Answer: The difference between BICS and CALP
BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) develops faster than CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency), which takes 5–7 years to develop.
Which of the following BEST supports students in understanding compare/contrast text structure?
Answer: Venn diagram or T-chart
Venn diagrams and T-charts visually represent similarities and differences, making them ideal organizers for compare/contrast text structure.
The Academic Language Proficiency framework suggests that academic language includes vocabulary, grammar/syntax, and:
Answer: Discourse/text structure
Academic language proficiency encompasses three levels: vocabulary (word level), grammar/syntax (sentence level), and discourse/text structure (whole-text level).
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