1.
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Native language literacy assists students who are
learning English.
|
T
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F
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2.
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Younger children learn English more quickly than
older children.
|
T
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F
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3.
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It can take up to seven years to attain English language
proficiency. |
T
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F
|
4.
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Acquiring the English necessary to succeed academically
in all content areas is equally challenging for all
second language learners.
|
T
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F
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5.
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The ability to speak English guarantees success in
academic settings. |
T
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F
|
6.
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Teachers should focus on learning the English language
first and learning content later. Learning
grammar first is the best way to teach second language
learners.
|
T
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F
|
7.
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Second language learners should be placed in an
English speaking environment as quickly as possible.
|
T
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F
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8.
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An English Language Learner cannot participate in
other school programs such as Title I, gifted and talented,
and special education until he/she has exited from
an ESL or bilingual program.
|
T
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F
|
9.
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When new English Language Learners enter the school
speaking little or no English, they should be placed
with younger students.
|
T
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F
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10.
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ESL/bilingual education and special education have
similar instructional philosophies. Therefore, ELLs
can be placed in special education programs.
|
T
|
F
|
