Question

Using the home language for instruction promotes all EXCEPT

the ability to use cognates when reading English texts

positive feelings toward the value of the home language

the ability to communicate with monolingual family members

opportunities to learn grade appropriate, academic content

Answer 1

Using the home language for instruction promotes all of the options listed except for the last one: opportunities to learn grade appropriate, academic content.

Step-by-step explanation:

While using the home language for instruction can certainly promote positive feelings toward the value of the home language, the ability to communicate with monolingual family members, and the ability to use cognates when reading English texts, it may not necessarily provide opportunities to learn grade appropriate, academic content if the language of instruction is not the same as the language used in academic contexts.

However, it may be beneficial for students to learn academic content in their home language as research has shown that students who are taught academic content in a language they understand well are more likely to succeed academically in the long term.

Answer 2

The answer is option D.