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Comprehensible Input

The document discusses comprehensible input, which is designed to make content understandable for second language learners at all proficiency levels through techniques like visual aids, gestures, vocabulary translations, and peer support. It recommends using clear speech by slowing down, enunciating clearly, and paraphrasing and repeating vocabulary. Teachers should provide clear explanations, model tasks, and use direct instruction, joint construction, coached instruction, and monitoring strategies. Activities for comprehensible input include telling stories, visualizing and drawing, singing songs, playing games, specialized reading, watching media, and peer/self editing.

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Comprehensible Input

The document discusses comprehensible input, which is designed to make content understandable for second language learners at all proficiency levels through techniques like visual aids, gestures, vocabulary translations, and peer support. It recommends using clear speech by slowing down, enunciating clearly, and paraphrasing and repeating vocabulary. Teachers should provide clear explanations, model tasks, and use direct instruction, joint construction, coached instruction, and monitoring strategies. Activities for comprehensible input include telling stories, visualizing and drawing, singing songs, playing games, specialized reading, watching media, and peer/self editing.

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  • Comprehensible Input: Introduction to the concept of Comprehensible Input using a symbolic image.
  • What is Comprehensible Input?: Defines Comprehensible Input and its role in second language learning, using visuals and peer support.
  • Appropriate Speech: Guidelines for effective speech techniques to aid language learners, including pace, clarity, and vocabulary usage.
  • Heynabonics: A humorous reference to dialect adaptation for language teaching.
  • Clear Explanation and Modeling: Strategies for providing clear instructions and modeling tasks for learners, enhancing understanding.
  • Strategies for Comprehensible Input: Outlines different strategies like direct instruction and monitoring to facilitate comprehensible input.
  • Activities for Comprehensible Input: List of activities to enhance literacy and communication, supporting language learning through comprehension.
  • References: Citations and references for materials used in the document related to comprehensible input.

Comprehensible Input

Lesson by Lowell Phillips


What is Comprehensible Input?
- Designed to make content understandable for a second language learner with
the ability to target all levels of proficiency

- Ex. Pictures, drawings, gestures, visuals, peer support, cognates, vocabulary


translations.
Appropriate Speech
- Slow down pace of speech and instruction

- Clearly Enunciate your speech


- common dialects of your area can
confuse second language learners

- Paraphrase and repeat vocabulary in


different contexts

- Adjust grammar and vocabulary depending


on level of English proficiency
Heynabonics
Clear Explanation and Modeling

- All students benefit from clear


explanations for assignments
and tasks both in and out of
the classroom.

- Model exactly how to fulfill the task.

- Show completed sample products.

- Provide oral, written, and visual


directions if possible.
Strategies for Comprehensible Input

- Direct Instruction
Beginners, allows for more explicit instruction and modelling

- Joint Construction
Basic knowledge, Allows for students to start partially guide themselves

- Coached Instruction
Intermediate, teacher observes student apply strategies on their own.

- Monitoring
Advanced, minimum guidance, allow students to learn normally without constant supervision
Activities for Comprehensible Input

- Use all modes of literacy/communication: speaking, listening, reading, and


writing.

1) Tell stories (students of teacher)


2) Visualize & Draw
3) Sing Songs
4) Play Games
5) Specialized Reading
6) Watch the News/Movies
7) Peer/Self Edit
8) Listen and Draw
References
Belhiah, H. (2013). Using the Hand to Choreograph Instruction: On the Functional Role of Gesture in Definition Talk. Modern Language Journal, 97(2), 417–434.

Elan Language. (2014). Comprehensible Input: The fastest way to fluency. YouTube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLtulKGH8pA

Elderstrategies. (2009). Comprehensible Input, Making Content Understandable and Accessible to English Learners. Elderstrategies. Retrieved from:
http://eldstrategies.com/comprehensibleinput.html

Linares, R. E. (2019). Meaningful Writing Opportunities: Write‐Alouds and Dialogue Journaling With Newcomer and English Learner High Schoolers. Journal of Adolescent & Adult
Literacy, 62(5), 521–530.

Luis Post. (2014). What does a yellow light mean?. YouTube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNmnroyJSzo

Rocketflyswat. (2007) Heynabonics. Youtube. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=7sMI2jb16eo

VIPKIDS.(2017). Comprehensible Input Strategies & Activities. VIPKIDS. Retrieved from: http://blog.vipkid.com.cn/comprehensible-input-strategies/

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