• Make Input More Comprehensible

• Create a Rich Learning Environment

• Promote Student Output

Make Language Input More Comprehensible

• Use body language
• Use teacher-created and purchased material
• Use real objects
• Use manipulatives
• Activate students prior knowledge in English and French before starting new theme
• Use pre-reading and pre-writing activities to make knowledge more accessible
• Use graphic organizers and webs to organize thinking and knowledge of French
• Break down complex information into smaller chunks
• Identify key concepts in each lesson
• Use comprehension checks frequently so that students have to demonstrate understanding
• Select and adapt instructional material for learners' developmental level
• Establish routines to build familiarity
• Use repetition to reinforce language acquisition

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Create a Rich Learning Environment

• extend students' vocabulary by using synonyms and antonyms
• display print material
• make resource materials available for student use

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Promote Student Output

• create high interest activities for advanced learners (use tapes, CD's, books, internet, writing activities)
• use output-oriented activities
• use cooperative group learning
• plan for diverse student needs based on linguistic competence
• allow for student choice
• have students share different problem solving approaches and learning strategies
• make use of a variety of activities with learning centres
• reinforce concepts and language using a variety of learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic
• foster developement of multiple intelligences to build on strengths, not weaknesses