Writing, grammar & assessments
What is the name of the support papers students use to help organize their thoughts?
Graphic organizers
What approach is generally considered the best for an ESL classroom? (Hint: it involves a lot of talking)
Communicative approach
What are SLO's?
Student learning outcomes.
This type of management tool is when you orally say the positive outcomes you want students to do.
Positive narrating.
Describe how a reading lesson SHOULD be organized.
Pre
during
post
This type of assessment is typically used in the beginning of a month, semester, or program. It is often used as a placement test at INX Academy.
Diagnostic assessment / diagnostic test.
What type of approach or activity involves students using English to complete something?
task-based learning / approach
What two things should you include in your lesson plan and write on the board? (Hint: starts with an A and O)
agenda & objective
It is important to be f _ _ _ & c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
fair & consistent
This type of reading is ideal because it encourages students to read for pleasure
extensive reading.
Other benefits include growing vocabulary, exposure to advanced levels of grammar, positive feedback loop for reading
What is the difference between PRESCRIPTIVE grammar and DESCRIPTIVE grammar?
prescriptive grammar is a grammar that PRESCRIBES how grammar SHOULD be used. It is formal, correct, and slang or authentic English is not taught.
DESCRIPTIVE grammar DESCRIBES how grammar is ACTUALLY used. It is generally favored in linguistic and ESL circles.
These types of activities are interesting, engaging, and allows students to have fun. (Hint: starts with a G)
Games!
What are some of the challenges of using video too much in your lessons?
students may get bored, might tune out, or might not listen for a specific purpose.
What are the benefits of music?
- engaging
- memory
- vocabulary
- listening
What three types of factors should you consider when teaching vocabulary?
form, meaning, and use.
Assessments are great because they provide you with d_ _ _ .
data
Why do younger students sometimes learn a language easier than adults?
Children aren't afraid to make mistakes and look silly while adults do.
What does PPP stand for?
present, practice, and produce.
Phonology, syntax, morphology, and semantics are related to the study of ...
linguistics
Name two types of reading assignments/activities you could do:
1) book report
2) application
3) read newspapers
4) extensive reading
5) read and respond activity
validity is when a test does what it says it does. reliability is when a test produces the same outcome over and over again.
This type of instructional strategy relies on the use of your body and words to help students learn new vocabulary.
TPR (total physical response)
course book.
wake & lake, ray & weight, and sweep & sleep are examples of ...
minimal pairs
schema.