Correct Response: A. The student in the scenario is demonstrating the ability to narrate using simple sentences, which is appropriate for an emerging-level English learner. Although able to sequence ideas logically, the student would benefit from explicit instruction in using transition words to connect ideas.
Learning to clarify relationships among ideas by using transitions, such as but, and, so, and then, would help other students better understand this student's utterances, improve the student's discourse-level language skills, and move the student closer to the developing level of English language proficiency. B and D are incorrect because both require a level of language proficiency that is unreasonably high for an emerging-level English learner. Using figurative language and explaining the reasons for choices are both competencies that are indicative of expanding-level English language proficiency and above. C is incorrect because the student is already displaying the ability to convey content (narrating an event that occurred in the past) using high-frequency words such as go, big, traffic, car, zoo, park, and turn around.
