The Back-To-Basics Curriculum Has Been Criticized Because It

question 8

Multiple Choice

The back-to-basics curriculum has been criticized because it

• A)overemphasizes English content.
• B)requires too many basic content courses.
• C)suppresses the students' creativity.
• D)helps prepare students to pass statewide exit tests.

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Native Language

The language that a person has been exposed to from birth or within the critical period, often considered one's first language or mother tongue.

Color Words

Words that describe or represent specific colors, used in language to convey visual information.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics that studies how context contributes to meaning, including the use of language in social situations and the interpretation of utterances.

Intonation

The variation of pitch in speech, which can affect the meaning of words and sentences, and convey emotions or attitudes.