Question

An English Language Learner pronounces tigers as tiger when reading the following sentence aloud " They saw tigers at the zoo."

Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the teacher to take first in response to the student's miscue?

A. guide the student in reading lists of nouns with and without plural -s on the end
B. verify that the student understands that tigers means more than one tiger
C. provide the student with independent practice in adding plural -s to singular nouns
D. provide a picture card to determine whether the student can identify a tiger

Answer 1

1. Final answer:

The most appropriate action for the teacher to take first is to verify the student's understanding of the plural form of the word 'tiger'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate action for the teacher to take first in response to the student's miscue is B. verify that the student understands that tigers means more than one tiger.

This action is important because it addresses the student's misunderstanding of the plural form of the word 'tiger'. By verifying the student's understanding, the teacher can provide the necessary clarification and reinforce the correct pronunciation.