Question 1

How can sharing/show-and-tell be turned into a valuable oral language activity?

Accepted Answer

Traditional sharing involves having one child speak to the entire class. This activity can be transformed into a valuable oral language activity by limiting group size and encouraging children in the audience to actively participate by asking questions and making comments.

Question 2

How should teachers teach new vocabulary words?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary learning can be promoted through direct instruction of word meanings and through incidental learning from contexts that provide rich opportunities to hear and use new vocabulary words. Teachers should attempt to connect words that are being taught to other parts of the academic curriculum: ongoing thematic units, books that are being read, field trips, etc. These vocabulary-curriculum connections provide opportunities for children to encounter the targeted words repeatedly in a short period of time-a crucial factor in word learning.

Question 3

Communication with parents should be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited to face to face meetings 
B)  formal 
C)  in English only 
D)  frequent, friendly and informative D

Question 4

What language activities are appropriate for second-language learners?

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Question 5

What is not true about language variation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is fluid and ever changing. 
B)  There is one correct version of Standard English. 
C)  Teachers should accept the language of the child. 
D)  Teachers should model best language use.

Question 6

How do group activities, learning centers, and dramatic play promote oral language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

What can teachers do to promote language-rich dramatic play?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What is true of IRE teacher discourse?

Accepted Answer

A)  IRE encourages vocabulary development. 
B)  IRE encourages discussion. 
C)  IRE does not advance children's language skills. 
D)  IRE provides rich language interactions.

Question 9

Vocabulary instruction should be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  limited to a few rare words 
B)  occurring throughout the day 
C)  highly structured 
D)  both a and c

Question 10

What types of activities stimulate reciprocal discussion and conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  group activities 
B)  learning centers 
C)  Ddramatic play 
D)  a, b, and c

Question 11

Vocabulary __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  should be taught through spelling lessons. 
B)  requires explicit instruction and opportunities for practice 
C)  is often taught through thematic units 
D)  both b and c

Exam 3: Facilitating Oral Language Learning