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 ½ pages long and typed in MS Word or Google doc, double spaced, and Times New Roman #12 as the font and size.
