CSET Spanish Subtest IV Instruction and Assessment|
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
indirect vocabulary learning Correct Answer: occurs when students hear or see words used in
many different contexts. for example, through conversations with adults, being read to, and
reading extensively on their own.
Context Clues (vocabulary instruction) Correct Answer: -Hints about the meaning of an
unknown word that are provided in the words, phrases, and sentences that surround the word.
Include definitions, restatements, examples or description
-Because students learn most word meanings indirectly, or from context, it is important that they
learn to use these effectively
Integrated language Study Correct Answer: Language varies depending upon the audience; has
structural rules, patterns and convections; and changes over times with continued use.
It entails speaking, listening and writing.
Improving students' listening and speaking skills Correct Answer: Set a positive example by
listening carefully to each student.
Set up listening situations: one-on-one, small groups, formal speeches, orals reading student
presentations and class discussions
Improving students' reading and writing skills Correct Answer: Read to the class frequently with
expression and enthusiasm.
Assign different genre such as novel, poetry, biographies etc...
Allow student to read and lead a class discussion about the topic.
Literary sociogram Correct Answer: A diagram of how the characters in a story are related.
Illustrates students' understanding of and insight into the text, explores their ability to make
inferences, and enhances critical thinking.
Plot profile Correct Answer: Timeline of events and their impact upon and importance to the
development of the story.
This graphic illustration help the students understand how the story is structured and enhances
their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Language Correct Answer: voice sound and written symbols representing these sounds, in
combinations and patterns, used to express and communicate thoughts and feelings.
vocabulary Correct Answer: the body of words used in a particular language.
pronunciation Correct Answer: the accepted standard of how a word sounds when spoken
, grammar Correct Answer: in a language, a system of rules that enables us to communicate with
and understand others
Components of Language Correct Answer: Reading
Writing
Speaking
Hearing/Listening
Reading Correct Answer: process of understanding written information and ideas.
Reasons for reading Correct Answer: memorizing, learning, comprehension, skimming,
scanning and proofreading
Proofreading Correct Answer: detects errors in grammar and content
Skimming and scanning Correct Answer: used to process large quantities of informations
quickly when just surface comprehension is needed.
memorizing Correct Answer: remembers and stores information for later retrieval.
understanding, comprehension Correct Answer: main reasons most people read
Methods used to teach other languages than English Correct Answer: -grammar-based
-communication-based
-content-based
Grammar-based method Correct Answer: teach students the rules of the target language
including structure, function and vocabulary.
Communication-based method Correct Answer: how to use the target method in everyday
realistic situations.
Content base method Correct Answer: teaches students grammar and vocabulary, and uses
written assignments in order to practice these skills.
Continuum of Learning Theory Correct Answer: -Preproduction
-Early Production
-Speech Emergence
-Intermediate Language proficiency
-Advance learning proficiency
Preproduction Stage Correct Answer: students communicate by using pictures and pointing
lasts from a few hours to 6 months
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
indirect vocabulary learning Correct Answer: occurs when students hear or see words used in
many different contexts. for example, through conversations with adults, being read to, and
reading extensively on their own.
Context Clues (vocabulary instruction) Correct Answer: -Hints about the meaning of an
unknown word that are provided in the words, phrases, and sentences that surround the word.
Include definitions, restatements, examples or description
-Because students learn most word meanings indirectly, or from context, it is important that they
learn to use these effectively
Integrated language Study Correct Answer: Language varies depending upon the audience; has
structural rules, patterns and convections; and changes over times with continued use.
It entails speaking, listening and writing.
Improving students' listening and speaking skills Correct Answer: Set a positive example by
listening carefully to each student.
Set up listening situations: one-on-one, small groups, formal speeches, orals reading student
presentations and class discussions
Improving students' reading and writing skills Correct Answer: Read to the class frequently with
expression and enthusiasm.
Assign different genre such as novel, poetry, biographies etc...
Allow student to read and lead a class discussion about the topic.
Literary sociogram Correct Answer: A diagram of how the characters in a story are related.
Illustrates students' understanding of and insight into the text, explores their ability to make
inferences, and enhances critical thinking.
Plot profile Correct Answer: Timeline of events and their impact upon and importance to the
development of the story.
This graphic illustration help the students understand how the story is structured and enhances
their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Language Correct Answer: voice sound and written symbols representing these sounds, in
combinations and patterns, used to express and communicate thoughts and feelings.
vocabulary Correct Answer: the body of words used in a particular language.
pronunciation Correct Answer: the accepted standard of how a word sounds when spoken
, grammar Correct Answer: in a language, a system of rules that enables us to communicate with
and understand others
Components of Language Correct Answer: Reading
Writing
Speaking
Hearing/Listening
Reading Correct Answer: process of understanding written information and ideas.
Reasons for reading Correct Answer: memorizing, learning, comprehension, skimming,
scanning and proofreading
Proofreading Correct Answer: detects errors in grammar and content
Skimming and scanning Correct Answer: used to process large quantities of informations
quickly when just surface comprehension is needed.
memorizing Correct Answer: remembers and stores information for later retrieval.
understanding, comprehension Correct Answer: main reasons most people read
Methods used to teach other languages than English Correct Answer: -grammar-based
-communication-based
-content-based
Grammar-based method Correct Answer: teach students the rules of the target language
including structure, function and vocabulary.
Communication-based method Correct Answer: how to use the target method in everyday
realistic situations.
Content base method Correct Answer: teaches students grammar and vocabulary, and uses
written assignments in order to practice these skills.
Continuum of Learning Theory Correct Answer: -Preproduction
-Early Production
-Speech Emergence
-Intermediate Language proficiency
-Advance learning proficiency
Preproduction Stage Correct Answer: students communicate by using pictures and pointing
lasts from a few hours to 6 months
