Idioms
If a teacher says “let’s call it a day,” they mean this.
end the class or activity
Asking students to solve problems during class is an example of this.
Active Learning
In English, this type of word usually receives stress in a sentence.
content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)
This is the highest level in the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy.
creating
This is a key reason small talk is especially important for ITAs.
building cultural and linguistic connection with students
If a student is “dragging their feet,” they are doing this.
delaying or being reluctant to act
Captioning videos supports students with this need.
hearing impairment or English language learning
This type of word is usually unstressed and reduced in spoken English.
function words (articles, prepositions, conjunctions)
This level in the Bloom's taxonomy requires students to use learned material in new and concrete situations.
Applying
These topics are not appropriate for small talk (name at least three).
religion, politics, criticism
When a teacher “reads between the lines,” they are doing this.
understanding something that isn’t directly stated
TAs can use this method to support students with different learning styles.
offering explanations in multiple formats (e.g., visual, verbal)
In the sentence “She did finish the paper,” the stress on “did” implies this.
contrast or correction (she actually did it)
These are the elements of an effective lesson plan (name at least 3)
lesson objectives, instructions, time estimates
Filler words can interfere with this aspect of classroom communication
Clarity or comprehension
This idiom means to “find the cause of a problem.”
get to the bottom of it
These are advantages offered by a grading rubric.
This is the typical number of words in a natural thought group.
4-7 words
This strategy helps multilingual students follow instructions more easily.
using visual aids or simplified language
This type of intonation signals uncertainty or continuation.