A teacher notices that some students in the class have trouble interacting with peers during group assignments. Which of the following will best help students learn more appropriate oral language skills to use in group interactions?
A. Assigning students to play a game in groups and then using a rubric to evaluate their interactions
B. Rehearsing positive group collaboration by using a script and having students analyze productive conversations
C. Requiring students to practice effective social interactions with their parents and siblings at home
D. Videotaping a group while the members work together and allowing the class to view the video and then make suggestions for improving communication
Answer: B. Rehearsing positive group collaboration by using a script and having students analyze productive conversations
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a. Focus on growth in expressive language and speaking English only. b. Focus on growth in Spanish receptive language and literacy in Spanish first. c. Focus on growth in receptive English language. d. Focus on inconsistencies and irregularities in English language.
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