A third grade teacher questioned whether students in the class who were English learners would have the background knowledge needed to comprehend a text the class planned to read. To assess the students' background knowledge, the teacher wisely used a:
A) running record
B) informal reading inventory
C) portfolio
D) KWL chart

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A KWL chart (What I know, What I Want to know, What I Learned) would be the most appropriate method for assessing the students' background knowledge on a given topic. It allows the teacher to gauge prior knowledge and also helps students set goals for their learning.

A Third Grade Teacher Questioned Whether Students in the Class