Deck 6: Oral Literacy

Question 1

What is the main focus of basic interpersonal communication skills?

A) accuracy in speaking
B) translanguaging
C) getting personal needs met
D) getting a message across

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true in relation to the cognitive perspective of language teaching?

A) Language is based on structure.
B) Language should be viewed as creative.
C) Assessment ensures that learning is taking place.
D) The primary language should be used in some instances.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is the difference between the interlanguage perspective and translanguaging?

A) Interlanguage perceives the primary and second language as being separate, while translanguaging sees both languages as part of one linguistic system.
B) Interlanguage is used primarily in peer-to-peer interactions, while translanguaging is used primarily by teachers.
C) Interlanguage is used in the early stages of language learning, while translanguaging is generally used in the more advanced stages of proficiency.
D) Interlanguage is based on the cognitive perspective, while translanguaging is based on social-affective strategies. .

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following activities is appropriate for children who are listening for comprehension during the "silent period"?

A) Students nod their heads or point to answers to the teacher's questions.
B) Students listen to a lecture and take notes.
C) Students listen to a recording and answer true-false questions.
D) Students listen to a discussion and write down solutions to problems.

Question 5

Which of the following listening activities is useful for students who are listening to repeat?

A) online lectures
B) DVD movies
C) music videos
D) jazz chants

Question 6

Which of the following is the best example of a pre-listening activity?

A) completing a graphic organizer
B) having a group discussion
C) conducting an interview
D) learning the lesson's vocabulary

Question 7

Which of the following is the best example of a during-listening activity?

A) completing a graphic organizer
B) having a group discussion
C) conducting an interview
D) learning the lesson's vocabulary

Question 8

Which of the following is the best example of an after-listening activity?

A) completing a graphic organizer
B) having a group discussion
C) conducting an interview
D) learning the lesson's vocabulary

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of an authentic listening task?

A) having a group discussion
B) watching an online lecture
C) seeing a movie
D) think-pair-share

Question 10

Which of the following is true about English-language students learning pronunciation?

A) The goal is native-like fluency.
B) Constant error correction is an ideal practice.
C) Oral presentations are an appropriate activity.
D) Some learners want to retain a first-language accent.

Question 11

Which of the following is a strategy to develop students' speaking skills?

A) error correction during presentations
B) a quiet corner where students can escape English
C) requests for extemporaneous talk
D) emphasizing exact pronunciation

Question 12

What is involved in strategic speaking?

A) cognitive, social, and emotional factors
B) cognitive, metacognitive, and social-affective strategies
C) cognitive, interlanguage, and translanguaging perspectives
D) cognitive, discourse, and sociolinguistic competence

Question 13

Which of the following is the best example of a before-speaking activity?

A) plan their presentation
B) use visual aids
C) reflect on the lesson
D) listen to a recording

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of a during-speaking activity?

A) plan their presentation
B) use visual aids
C) reflect on the lesson
D) listen to a recording

Question 15

Which of the following is the best example of an after-speaking activity?

A) plan their presentation
B) use visual aids
C) reflect on the lesson
D) listen to a recording

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of an activity using oracy and Web 2.0?

A) video chat rooms
B) watching movies
C) listening to TED talks
D) going to a play

Question 17

Which three aspects should be included when assessing formal speaking?

A) cognitive, metacognitive, and social-emotional
B) planning, delivering, concluding
C) before speaking, during speaking, after speaking
D) content, organization, and delivery

Question 18

What is BICS and how can teachers help students acquire it? Give a definition of BICS and at least three specific ways a teacher can encourage a newcomer's acquisition.

Question 19

What is the task approach to listening to understand? Describe at least three tasks that can be used in this approach.

Question 20

What are the three parts to the speaking process? Identify each part and at least one activity that can be used in each part of the process.