Can guided text discussion be effective with English-language learners? How?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers may vary, but responses should cover the following:Yes, when the teacher activates and builds on students' prior knowledge; reiterates what students say, sometimes recasting it into standard English usage; allows students to mediate for one another when appropriate; invites students to take on varied roles in the discussion (for example, leader or questioner); and uses text-specific vocabulary while focusing the discussion on central text ideas.

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Which of the following is a measure of variability?

A. Mode B. Range C. Mean D. Median

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Which of the following is true of temperament?

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