FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

In Stage 2: Early Production, how many words can ELL students know?

1. Up to 500 words

2. Up to 1,000 words

3. Up to 3,000 words

4. More than 6,000 words

The correct answer is: Up to 1,000 words

In Stage 2: Early Production, English Language Learners (ELL) typically know up to 1,000 words. This stage follows the pre-production phase, where students may only have a few words or phrases that they can understand and use. During the Early Production stage, students begin to form simple sentences and engage in basic communication, which allows them to expand their vocabulary considerably. At this stage, students are still heavily relying on context and visual aids to comprehend language, and their vocabulary tends to include common, everyday words and phrases that are practical for their initial interactions in English. While they may understand more than they can express, the focus is on developing their ability to use this emerging vocabulary in communication. Understanding this progression helps educators support ELL students effectively by providing appropriate language activities and resources that cater to their developing vocabulary and communicative needs.