Several English language learners in a first-grade class have a first language that has a strong oral tradition but no writing system. The ESL teacher observes that these students enjoy listening to, drawing about, and acting out stories, but they never engage in independent reading in class. Discussions with the parents/guardians also confirm that the students do not engage in independent reading at home. In response, the ESL teacher develops a unit called "Why read?" and includes activities that illustrate how reading is important for staying safe, saving time, using technology, understanding songs, and even learning rules to games. This unit is likely to benefit the students' literacy development primarily by:
  1. Linking their favorite social activities to reading.
  2. Showing them a variety of topics they can read about.
  3. Encouraging their exploration of in-school reading resources.
  4. Increasing their motivation to develop reading skills.
Explanation
Correct Response: D. The fundamental purpose of the unit described in the scenario is to demonstrate the importance of reading in a range of situations that are likely to be meaningful to the students, thus promoting their intrinsic motivation to learn to read well. A is incorrect because the scenario does not provide information regarding the students' favorite social activities, plus the example activities given also focus on practical purposes for reading, such as to enhance safety and manage time. B is incorrect because the unit described does not focus on topics to read about but rather reasons for engaging in reading. Lastly, the unit described does not focus exclusively on in-school reading or on reading resources within the school setting, making C incorrect. 
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