Correct Response: A. According to the WIDA Can Do Descriptors, the student in the scenario is at Level 3 (Developing) in all language domains (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The WIDA Can Do Descriptors describe various receptive and productive language tasks that English learners can be expected to perform at each of six proficiency levels, regardless of the cognitive complexity of the tasks they are performing. The descriptors represent points along a continuum of language development ranging from Level 1 (entering) through Level 6 (reaching). The student described in the scenario has moved beyond sentence-level comprehension and production of language to comprehension and production of language at the discourse level (e.g., paragraphs, oral presentations, discussions, inclusion of specific details) that are indicative of Level 3 (developing). As the student progresses through Level 4 (expanding) (B), Level 5 (bridging) (C), and Level 6 (reaching) (D), the English that the student can comprehend and produce will become increasingly specific, nuanced, varied, abstract, and extended.
