Damian is an ELL student in high school. He is able to converse enough to make friends and play games, but he does not understand academic language very well. Based on guidelines for providing emotional support for ELL students, which one of his teachers seems to be most effective in working with Damian?

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The teacher in option D is providing emotional support for Damian by acknowledging his strengths (being able to converse and make friends) while also recognizing his academic needs. This teacher is also giving Damian an opportunity to connect his prior knowledge and experiences to the new content, which can help him better understand the academic language used in the class. Options A, B, and C do not effectively address Damian's emotional needs as an ELL student. Option A may make him feel isolated and excluded from his peers, option B is not helpful in developing his English language skills, and option C relies on peer support rather than providing direct support from the teacher.

Damian Is an ELL Student in High School