Module 4 Discussion: Home Language Survey

Important Questions for Academic and Communication Needs:

1. Language Usage:
   • Is a language other than English used at home, and does the student predominantly speak another language?
2. First Language:
   • Did the student have a first language other than English, which may impact their language development?
3. Predominant Language:
   • What is the predominant language spoken at home, as it influences the student's language environment?
4. Country of Origin:
   • What is the student's country of national origin, which may provide cultural context and language background?
5. Date of Entry:
   • If born in another country, when did the student enter the United States, impacting their exposure to English?
6. Relationship to Student:
   • Understanding the relationship of the person completing the survey to the student for communication purposes.

Modified Questions:

• Cultural Background: Adding questions about cultural traditions or practices at home to better understand the student's cultural context.