30 Jan Why is it crucial for an ESL teacher to understand the functions and structures of language? What does it mean to develop oral academic language in the classroom?
After reading Chapter 1, Academic Language in Hill & Miller’s textbook, please answer the following:
Why is it crucial for an ESL teacher to understand the functions and structures of language?
What does it mean to develop oral academic language in the classroom?
How could the Academic Language Framework help you in your work as an ESL teacher?
What is the Thinking Language Matrix?
When completing this assignment, write the question and then the answer. This assignment must be between 2 and 2 ? pages long and typed in MS Word or Google doc, double spaced, and Times New Roman #12 as the font and size.
