Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) is a teaching style with these features: Low Affective Filter error correction done in context through teacher modeling new information introduced and presented by the teacher in a way that engages student Modified Speech slower speech rate clear enunciation controlled vocabulary use of cognates limited use of idiomatic speech words with double meaning defined Contextual Clues gestures and facial expressions meaning acted out graphic organizers (maps, charts, graphs realia, props and manipulatives word banks overhead transparencies and similar projection technologies bulletin boards audio-visual materials explanation of word origins (etymology) use of examples and analogies hands on activities and demonstrations Comprehension Checks Formative Assessment confirmation checks clarification requests repetitions expansions variety of question types interaction: teacher: student student:teacher Summative Assessment mastery assessed using a variety of modalities review of main topics and key vocabulary resulting product showse mastery of key concepts an synthesis of information written assessment appropriate for intermediate/ early advanced English language learners Appropriate Lesson Design student fluency level is reflected evidence of scaffolding listening and speaking activities precede reading and writing activities reading assignments include prereading, during reading, postreading activities writing activities preceded by pre-writing vocabulary emphasis use of cooperative learning groups tapping prior knowledge/ personal application appropriate pacing modeling of activities specific learning strategies or study skills are taught and modeled evidence of text adaptation emphasis on higher order critical thinking skills provision of native language support extension/ debriefing activity included Content Driven rigorous core curriculum (not 'watered down') key topics organized aournd main themes topics appropriate to grade level see also education This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.