Author Question: Of the following, which is the best description of English Learners (ELs)? a. Students who are ... (Read 42 times)

D2AR0N · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Of the following, which is the best description of English Learners (ELs)?

a. Students who are skilled in speaking, reading, and writing English
b. Children who are bilingual
c. Students who understand basic grammar, punctuation, and spelling in English
d. Students whose first or home language is not English

Question 2

According to research, which of the following is the best practice for dealing with children who use nonstandard English dialects in your classroom?

a. Accept the children's use of dialects without correcting them to prevent feelings of rejection.
b. Accept the children's use of dialects until you think they are comfortable in the class, and from that point on, correct them when their English is nonstandard.
c. Accept the children's use of dialects, and then offer alternatives that are standard English usage.
d. Require correct use of standard English as part of your classroom routines, and reinforce students when they use standard English.