Question

ELs' needs for vocabulary instruction may differ from native speakers because (select all that apply):

a. they may pronounce the words with an accent that must be corrected.
b. they will lag behind their peers in all aspects of reading.
c. they may be unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words.
d. they may need explicit interpretation of figurative language.

Answer 1

ELs' needs differ as they may not know the meanings of common words (Tier 1) and they often require explicit interpretation of figurative language. Pronunciation and accents are not central to vocabulary instruction, and ELs do not necessarily lag in all reading aspects.

Step-by-step explanation:

English Learners' (ELs) needs for vocabulary instruction may differ from those of native speakers for several reasons:

• c. they may be unfamiliar with the meanings of Tier 1 words. Tier 1 words are basic words that are commonly used in everyday speech. ELs might need explicit instruction on these words since they may not have had the same level of exposure as native speakers.
• d. they may need explicit interpretation of figurative language. Figurative language, which includes metaphors, similes, and idioms, can be particularly challenging for ELs because it often requires a deeper understanding of cultural context and nuances in meaning.

Note that while some might think that ELs' pronunciation with an accent needs to be corrected, this is not necessarily a vocabulary instruction issue and accents do not inherently indicate a need for vocabulary instruction. Also, the assumption that ELs will lag behind in all aspects of reading is a generalization that doesn't consider the individual capabilities and learning progression of ELs.