FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What tasks can students perform during Stage 3: Speech Emergent?

1. Write essays independently

2. Read simple texts and converse with classmates

3. Fluent communication without assistance

4. Master advanced vocabulary

The correct answer is: Read simple texts and converse with classmates

During Stage 3: Speech Emergent, students are typically beginning to express themselves more in writing and speaking but are still developing their language skills. At this stage, they are able to read simple texts and engage in conversations with classmates, which reflects their growing proficiency and comfort in using the language. This exchange of communication is crucial for their language development as it allows them to practice their skills in an interactive setting. The other options imply a level of mastery or independence that exceeds what is expected at this stage. Independent essay writing, fluent communication without assistance, and mastering advanced vocabulary indicate a level of proficiency typically associated with more advanced stages of language acquisition, such as the fluent or proficient stages. At the speech emergent stage, students rely on support and scaffolded opportunities to interact with language, rather than fully engaging in advanced tasks.