Deck 4: Oral Language: Strategies and Techniques

Question 1

Subject verb agreement is an example of:

A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) morphology.
D) phonology.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The system of rules that determine how sentences can be formed is:

A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) pragmatics.
D) language.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The idea that language is learned through environmental factors like other skills and behaviors best resembles which learning theory?

A) behaviorial
B) psycholinguistic
C) semantic-cognitive
D) pragmatic

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The difference between "hit the ball" and "hitting the ball" is:

A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) morphology.
D) phonology.

Question 5

____________________ is the use of language in social contexts and involves knowing the rules and skills for using language in social situations, such as during conversations, in narratives, or situations when making requests and responding to requests.

Question 6

____________________ involves using a few students who assume a role and must act out or ad-lib that role.

Question 7

The smallest linguistic unit of speech that signals a difference in meaning is a:

A) morpheme.
B) phoneme.
C) word.
D) linguistic sound.

Question 8

The ____________________ model is based on the work of Jean Piaget and Lois Bloom.

Question 9

In conversations, ____________________ include facial expressions, eye contact, and distance between the speaker and listener.

Question 10

According to the ____________________ model, children develop language through their interactions with others and because of the need to communicate with others.

Question 11

The "T" in SLANT stands for:

A) Talk.
B) Track the Talker.
C) Tell a Partner.
D) Time to Learn.

Question 12

Using the technique of ____________________, students are provided with a vocabulary word, a definition, and a keyword to assist in memory retrieval. This technique works best if used in conjunction with mnemonic devices.

Question 13

____________________ involves leaning slightly forward toward the speaker, maintaining eye contact, and providing nonverbal feedback.

Question 14

Before listening, during listening, and after listening are the three components of the ____________________.

Question 15

The ____________________ is a universal learning mechanism that consists of a general set of principles or rules for sentence structure as they apply to a student's particular language. Some scholars believe children are born with it.

Question 16

The appropriate use of vocabulary to create sentences that make sense is:

A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) morphology.
D) phonology.

Question 17

A morpheme that can stand alone and has meaning is a ____________________ morpheme.

Question 18

The difference between the words "making" and "marking" is:

A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) morphology.
D) phonology.

Question 19

Having each student in a group/class write part of the same story is an example of the:

A) Scrambled Story activity.
B) Story Chain activity.
C) Last is First activity.
D) Same or Different activity.

Question 20

Language milestones should be used primarily:

A) to identify learning disabilities.
B) to refer students for special education services.
C) as a litmus test for oral language deficiencies.
D) as a guideline for normal oral language progression.

Question 21

Design a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts the three major models of language acquisition.

Question 22

Imagine you have an ELL student who is struggling with oral language. Design a sample lesson plan that will focus on developing her skills in receptive and expressive language.

Question 23

How do you know if a child has a language problem? What sort of factors do you look for?

Question 24

How does oral language influence performance in reading and writing? Explain your answer with details and examples.

Question 25

What is the relationship between diversity and language acquisition in terms of special education? What are the implications of this relationship for your practice as a teacher?

Question 26

Describe a listening activity that you could incorporate as a routine in your classroom. Why did you choose this one? How would you implement it? In what ways would you adjust it to take into account the needs of diverse learners?

Question 27

Describe the five components of oral language. How do they relate to one another?

Question 28

Explain the difference between pragmatic, semantic-cognitive, and behavioral models of language acquisition. In what ways do they overlap? How are they mutually exclusive?