Correct Response: C. Interactive read-alouds provide opportunities for students to access texts above their instructional reading level because the teacher scaffolds students' development of new vocabulary, language structures, and content through guided discussion. Students are responsible for actively listening as they are expected to participate in discussions related to the content of the text. A is incorrect because a jigsaw reading involves students independently reading assigned portions of a text and then sharing their understanding with peers who are assigned a different portion. This strategy would be ineffective for the students in this class because the teacher plans to use a book that is too challenging for most students to read even with teacher support, let alone independently. B is incorrect because adapting complex texts by simplifying the language and watering down the content limits students' engagement with complex text, which is a critical component of developing English language learners' academic language development. D is incorrect because a book walk may spark students' interest in the book but would not provide students with the scaffolding they need to be able to comprehend the text on their own.
