TEA ESL Vocabulary Development & Academic Language 2

Question 1

A teacher uses a graphic organizer where students write a word, its definition, a picture, and a personal connection in four quadrants. This strategy is known as a:

Accepted Answer

Frayer model

Answer

The Frayer model is a vocabulary graphic organizer with four sections—definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples—centered around the target word.

Question 2

Which of the following is the MOST effective approach for teaching academic vocabulary to ELL students, according to research?

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple exposures to words in varied meaningful contexts

Answer

Research consistently shows that students need multiple exposures (10-15 encounters) to new vocabulary in varied, meaningful contexts to achieve deep word learning.

Question 3

A teacher posts key vocabulary words with visual supports on the classroom wall for ongoing reference during a unit. This instructional tool is called a:

Accepted Answer

Word wall

Answer

A word wall displays key vocabulary words prominently in the classroom, providing ongoing visual reference that supports ELLs in using and remembering new words.

Question 4

When teaching vocabulary, a teacher helps students understand words by showing how related words connect through synonyms, antonyms, and examples. This approach is called:

Accepted Answer

Semantic mapping

Answer

Semantic mapping visually organizes words according to their meaning relationships, helping students build deeper understanding of vocabulary through connections.

Question 5

Which vocabulary teaching technique involves presenting the word in context, providing a student-friendly definition, and engaging students with examples and non-examples?

Accepted Answer

Beck's robust vocabulary instruction

Answer

Isabel Beck's robust vocabulary instruction includes presenting words in context, providing clear student-friendly definitions, and engaging students with multiple examples and non-examples.

TEA ESL - Texas Education Agency English as a Second Language Certification Practice Test

TEA ESL - Texas Education Agency English as a Second Language Certification Practice Test

TEA ESL Vocabulary Development & Academic Language 2