In a language classroom you have asked students to write down the directions for reaching your home from school. When students have written down the directions, they will then present their directions in pairs to each other. This activity will help to increase

The correct option is their Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS).

Explanation:

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) refer to language skills needed in social situations. They are the day-to-day language skills used to communicate with other people in informal settings, such as chatting with peers, giving simple directions, or engaging in classroom pair activities. In this scenario, students are writing and orally sharing directions with a classmate to reach a familiar destination (from school to home), which relies heavily on informal, conversational, and context-embedded language (BICS).

On the other hand, CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) refers to formal academic learning, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing about subject-area content, which requires higher-level cognitive skills and academic vocabulary.