Lydia

West
6/28/17


Ms. Wests Class

MAKING CONTENT COMPREHENSIBLE
1. LESSON PREP 2. BUILDING BACKGROUND
Make texts accessible to all Vocabulary knowledge will help
students with student achievement
Use graphic organizers, outlines, Teach school language
highlighted text Techniques such as vocabulary
Adapting text will sometimes be self-selection, personal
necessary dictionaries, word sorts, an visual
Provide supplementary materials vocabulary will aid with students
knowledge of vocabulary

3. COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT 4. STRATEGIES

Verbal communication more Provide learning strategies
understandable I wonder
Use of appropriate speech, Illustrations
Thoroughly explain academic tasks Think alouds
Use a variety of techniques to aid Ask questions
in verbal communication tasks

5. INTERACTION 6.PRACTICE & APPLICATION

Encourage more elaborate Provide opportunities for practice
responses Connect abstract concepts with
Provide opportunities for concrete examples
interaction Discussing & Doing
Oral rehearsal in small groups or Plan for hands-on practice
pairs Practice promotes development
Group Configurations Practice should include: reading,
writing, listening, and speaking

7. LESSON DELIVERY 8. REVIEW & ASSESSMENT

Clearly support content and Review key vocabulary
language objectives Review key concepts
Engage students 90-100% of the Provide feedback orally and in
period writing
Pace lessons to meet students Assessments (both informal and
needs authentic)