Scenario Response 1

Subject Area: Civics

Lesson Topic: The U.S. Constitution

Text: Excerpt from the U.S. Constitution

Comprehension Question:

"What is the main purpose of the Constitution?"

Altered Questions for Each Language Development Stage:

Preproduction (No verbal response expected):

   Visual Support: Show images of the Constitution and ask, "What do you see?" (Expecting gestures or pointing.)

Early Production (1-2 word responses):

   Simplified Question: "What is the Constitution?" (Expecting answers like "laws," "rules," or "document.")

Speech Emergence (Short phrases):

   Guided Question: "What does the Constitution do?" (Expecting answers like "gives rights" or "creates government.")

Intermediate Fluency (Full sentences):

   Expanded Question: "Why is the Constitution important for our country?"

Advanced Fluency (Complex responses):

   Analytical Question: "Analyze how the Constitution establishes the framework for government. What are its key principles and how do they impact citizens today?"