Correct Response: C. English learners at the bridging level (WIDA Level 5) are approaching comparability with native English-speaking peers in their ability to process and produce English within academic settings. When reading an informational article in a history class, they may benefit from scaffolding that refines their already strong English language skills, such as being pretaught idiomatic language and being made aware of false cognates that could make the reading confusing in some places. English learners at this level, as well as native English speakers, will also benefit from previewing essential content-specific vocabulary before reading an academic text. A is incorrect because high school bridging-level English learners, especially those with strong foundational reading skills, would already be aware of the distinctions between literal and inferential comprehension and regularly apply those skills during reading activities. B and D are incorrect because they describe scaffolds that English learners at significantly lower English proficiency levels would require and that are therefore inappropriate for students at the bridging level.
