Description Discussion Questions ( provide ONLY 1 paragraph to answer each discussion question)

Description

Discussion Questions ( provide ONLY 1 paragraph to answer each discussion question)

Many PK-12 students experience subtractive bilingualism (learning the new language at the expense of the first language). What challenges does this pose for these learners?

Their are claims that face-to-face interaction is not absolutely necessary for second language acquisition.Support or refute this claim

Language Research Project

Choose one language other than English to research and create a presentation (using Google Slides or PowerPoint 12-15 slides in length)

Areas of research include: phonology, morphology, semantics, writing system (orthography), syntax, language transfer issues, and special considerations when teaching English to a student from this language background **Examples of language transfer issue: pronunciation of a certain sound, grammatical structure of a sentence, omission of articles, etc.

The last part of the project is to develop a short activity that addresses a specific language transfer issue a student from this language background may have. The activity will be designed to practice this specific issue through content area material (age appropriate). When developing the activity, specify EL’s grade level, proficiency level, and which content area you are using. If you choose to create an activity for an adult EL, make sure to use content applicable to the learner (relating to their field of work or everyday life in the English-speaking community).

**See attached rubric and example.