TExES (ESL 154) Flashcards
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A teacher consistently groups ELL students together away from English-proficient peers during all activities. This practice is problematic primarily because:
Answer: It reduces opportunities for ELLs to access English models and academic discourse
Segregating ELLs limits their exposure to grade-level English language models and collaborative academic discourse essential for acquisition.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) in Texas?
Answer: To make placement, instructional, and reclassification decisions for ELL students
The LPAC is responsible for ELL identification, program placement, annual review, and reclassification decisions in Texas schools.
A teacher modifies a science lab report template by adding labeled diagrams and sentence starters. This differentiation strategy is best categorized as:
Answer: Scaffolding academic tasks to support language production without lowering rigor
Scaffolded templates maintain grade-level content expectations while providing structural language support for ELL output.
According to sociocultural theory, language acquisition is best promoted through:
Answer: Social interaction and collaboration within the zone of proximal development
Vygotsky's sociocultural theory emphasizes that language develops through meaningful social interaction with more knowledgeable others.
Which criterion is required for reclassifying a Texas ELL student as English proficient?
Answer: Achieving proficiency on the state English language proficiency assessment and meeting campus-determined academic criteria
Texas reclassification requires demonstrated proficiency on TELPAS and meeting additional academic benchmarks established by the campus LPAC.
An ESL teacher reads aloud while students follow along in their texts, then students discuss the reading in small groups. This sequence primarily supports ELL literacy through:
Answer: Modeling fluent reading and providing supported oral language practice for comprehension
Read-alouds provide fluent English models and text access while discussion supports oral language and comprehension simultaneously.
Which statement best reflects culturally responsive teaching for ELL students?
Answer: Integrating students' cultural backgrounds and funds of knowledge as assets in instruction
Culturally responsive teaching views students' home cultures and funds of knowledge as strengths that enhance learning rather than barriers to overcome.