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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) refers to conversational fluency in a language, which includes the language skills needed in social and day-to-day interactions (e.g., asking for directions, chatting with peers, informal discussions). These skills usually develop naturally through everyday communication and contextual interactions.

In the given activity, students write simple directions to reach a house from school and then practice sharing and presenting these directions in pairs. This interactive, face-to-face paired presentation relies on context-embedded, everyday language, making it an effective exercise to develop and enhance their Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS).

Why other options are incorrect:

• CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency): Refers to academic language learning needed for formal scholarly contexts, complex concepts, and critical analysis, which is not the main focus of giving simple directions to peers.
• Directional sense / Integration with science: While the activity involves spatial directions, the primary pedagogical objective in a language classroom is language acquisition and communicative competency rather than teaching geography, science, or spatial orientation.