An ESL teacher regularly reads aloud a variety of fiction and nonfiction texts to developing-level English language learners. Which of the following best describes why this practice is especially beneficial for English language learners' reading development?
  1. Students are provided with carefully modified comprehensible input in English.
  2. Students are introduced to the alphabetic principle and letter-sound correspondences in English.
  3. Students are encouraged to use visualization as a reading comprehension strategy.
  4. Students are exposed to the natural rhythm of English and to a range of English vocabulary.
Explanation
Correct Response: D. Read-alouds are beneficial for English language learners at all levels. Frequent read-alouds provide opportunities for the teacher to model fluent reading in English and to expose students to a wide range of literary genres, language structures, and vocabulary. A, B, and C are incorrect because the scenario does not suggest that the teacher modifies the vocabulary or grammar of the texts (A) or provides instruction in the alphabetic principle and letter-sound correspondence (B) or in visualization as a reading comprehension strategy as part of the read-aloud activities (C).
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