What Does Comprehensible Input Mean

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In the third installment of our series before our December 12th meeting, we will highlight SIOP’s third and fourth component, Comprehensible Input and Strategies.

Break it down for me…what does Comprehensible Input mean?

Think back to our first email about your lesson objectives. Are the objectives that you use, written in student-friendly language and have clear expectations of academic tasks? For lengthy lessons and projects, consider provide students step-by-step instructions both orally and written.

Are there other components of Comprehensible Input that I should consider as I plan, prep, and teach my lessons?

When presenting, is your speech appropriate for student proficiency levels (i.e. slower rate, clear enunciation, etc.)? For

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