A teacher notices that an English Language Learner (ELL) student rarely participates in whole-class discussions but engages actively in small-group work with bilingual peers. What is the most appropriate first step for the teacher?
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A
Refer the student to the school's ESL coordinator for a language assessment
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B
Use the student's comfort in peer settings as a scaffold, gradually increasing structured whole-class participation opportunities
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C
Seat the student near the front of the room to encourage direct participation
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D
Contact parents to request that English be spoken at home