Cheryl Gray

7/10/16
Making Content Comprehensible
1. Preparation
a. Define content and language objectives
b. Age and fit appropriate
c. Provide activities
d. Supplement materials
2. Building Background
a. Create links to students
b. Links to past learning
c. Key vocabulary
d. Personal dictionary
e. Word wall
f. Vocabulary through song
3. Comprehensible input
a. Speak at correct level
b. Explain task
c. Use variety of techniques
4. Strategies
a. Provide opportunity
b. Scaffolding
c. Variety of question types
5. Interaction
a. Provide opportunities for interaction and discussion
b. Group to support
c. Allow for wait time
d. Provide clarification
6. Practice/ Application
a. Hands on materials
b. Apply content/ language knowledge
c. Integrate language skills into lessons
7. Lesson Delivery
a. Support content objectives
b. Support language objectives
c. Engage 90-100% of time
d. Appropriate pace
8. Review Assessment
a. Review key vocabulary
b. Review key content
c. Feedback to students
d. Conduct assessment of students