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Strategies for Working with Preschool Dual Language Learners, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

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1.  Which of the following best defines code-switching?
  1. When a child learns to write code and changes their order
  2. When a child alternates between languages
  3. When a child switches between activities
  4. When a child switches seats
2.  Which strategy below is effective for a teacher to use when a child code-switches?
  1. Tell the child that code-switching is wrong
  2. Correct the child
  3. Accept code-switching and be a strong language model
  4. Ignore the child
3.  Which strategy below will help support cultural responsiveness while reading books with DLLs?
  1. Find books to send home to share with families in their home language
  2. Send home books in English to share with families
  3. Encourage families to learn new folk stories from the American culture
  4. Read books to children only in English
4.  Which strategy below is an effective way to collaborate with families to support book reading with DLLs?
  1. Invite families to read books
  2. Encourage families to share traditional folk stories from their cultures
  3. Invite families to create books
  4. All of the above
5.  Which strategy below will help you set up strong routines and behavior expectations for DLLs while reading books as a whole group?
  1. Give clear instructions in English
  2. Be strict while reading the book to ensure children are following the rules
  3. Explain expectations and routine clearly using visuals, movement, and home language support
  4. Provide only visual reminders of rules and expectations
6.  Which strategy below will help you plan an effective read aloud with DLLs?
  1. Make a list of difficult questions to ask in English
  2. Intentionally select key vocabulary words and concepts
  3. Ask the child questions only in their home language
  4. Allow the child to listen and not answer any questions
7.  Which social-emotional strategy will help you strengthen your relationship with DLLs while reading books?
  1. Allow DLLs to sit at the back of the group as you read a book
  2. Choose books that do not interest DLLs
  3. Be aware, attentive, and responsive of DLLs specific needs
  4. All of the above
8.  How can you support peer relationships while reading books with DLLs?
  1. Pair peers to explore books together
  2. Have peers sit quietly during book reading
  3. Separate peers if they have a conflict while reading books
  4. None of the above
9.  Which strategy below is an effective way to help a DLL develop language while reading books?
  1. Know key words or concepts in DLLs home language
  2. Focus on key words or concepts as you read the book
  3. Label images as you read books
  4. All of the above
10.  Which strategy below supports the cognitive development of DLLs while reading books?
  1. Have the child memorize the story
  2. Help DLLs connect the story to their lives and previous experiences
  3. Tell a child if he is right or wrong when answers are given to questions
  4. Ask questions only in English

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