If Ms. Clark, a third-grade teacher, asks a student, "What does this say?" she:

A) is providing an evaluation.
B) is using instructional discourse.
C) probably cannot see the word.
D) is engaging the child in conversation.

Instructional Discourse

The structured communication or dialogue that takes place within an educational setting, aiming to facilitate learning and understanding of complex concepts.

Evaluation

The systematic assessment of a program, process, intervention, or system to determine its effectiveness, efficiency, impact, or quality.

Conversation

The exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information between two or more people, typically involving verbal communication.