BICS
CALP
EAL
LAL
MYSTERY....
100
What are some examples of BICS (street or playground language)
Shut up, See ya, &(%^&!
100
What does the "A" stand for in CALP?
Academic
100
What does the "E" in EAL stand for?
English
100
What does the first "L" stand for in LAL?
Literacy
100
What do some of Carol Neufeld's students say (and she really LOVES it when they do this) while shaking their head?
Just kidding.
200
What does the acronym BICS stand for?
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
200
What does the "P" stand for in CALP?
Proficiency
200
What does the "L" in EAL stand for?
Language
200
What does the last "L" stand for in the acronym LAL?
Language
200
How does Nicole B. pronounce the word "sure".
shore
300
Where will you hear EAL children using BICS
hallway, playground....
300
What does the "C" stand for in CALP?
Cognitive
300
What does the "A" in EAL stand for?
Additional
300
What does the "A" stand for in the LAL acronym?
Academics
300
Which two staff members have _______ ( a word that rhymes with spooned) their school as a grad prank?
Derek and Steve
400
What is a basic misconception about children using BICS?
That English fluency (oral speaking ability) is a reflection of the overall proficiency in language.
400
What does the "L" stand for in CALP?
Language
400
What acronym used to be used by MB education to describe EAL learners, and what did it stand for?
ESL - English as a Second Language
400
How are LAL learners different from EAL learners?
They have either interrupted schooling (large gaps) or no schooling at all. They need to learn how "school works", basic literacy, foundational academics, and the language of instruction all at the same time.
400
A number of years ago, Gord was riding up the chairlift with a Grade 6 student at the annual Grade 6 ski day. They chatted about being a principal, and Gord mentioned he might retire in the next few years. What did that student say to Gord? a) Go ahead, you suck b) Being a principal is really hard, you deserve a break c) Don't you like being a principal?
c) Don't you like being a principal? To which Gord replied, yes, I love it :)
500
How many years can it take for a student to acquire BICS?
Up to two years.
500
How many years can it take for a student to become truly academically language proficient in their new language?
5-7 years.
500
Why did MB education change their terminology from ESL to EAL?
To more accurately reflect the fact that for many newcomers, English is not their second language, it is indeed their 3rd or 4th. It is an additional language.
500
Why might an LAL child complain of sore hand/finger muscles after entering formal school?
THey may never have had the opportunity to hold a pencil/pen and write, and their muscles are "in training".
500
Barb K valiantly attempts to assist Irene during Grade 6 choir by helping students focus on Irene and on making music. Name 2 of the 3 things that happened to Barb in the last 3 choir classes, that made it difficult for the students to focus on Irene.
1) Her fly was open 2) She had chocolate splotches on the seat of her pants 3) She told a child to "take his hands off his bloody knee"
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