Input,+Output+&+Comprehension

**Input, Output & Comprehension**

What is **input?** Gass & Selinker (2008) defines **input** as the language that is available to learners; that is, exposure.

In order for the ELL to succeed, the ELL must completely understand the inforamation that is presented to them. Second Language Learners.

-Modeling/Thinking out loud in front of students -Relate input to past experiences -Make sure you set a zone of proximinal devlopment.
 * Teaching Tips**

Below is a helpful link to learn more about input and it's importance with L2 learning.

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What is **output? Output** is just what it sounds like. It is what is produced orally by the L2 learner.

-Pair share learning activities -Role play -Oral presentation exercises
 * Teaching tips utilizing output**

Below is a helpful link to learn more about output and its importance with L2 learning []


 * Interaction** provides the L2 learners the opportunities execute and implement input and output in conversation. Interaction enables the L2 learner to absorb and retain proper grammar usage and syntax.

-Lower the Affective Filter in the classroom in order to encourage risk taking and particpation. -Develop a strong relationship with your students and develop a trust in order to encourage interaction with your L2 students. -Use learning groups as a teaching tool. Your students will not only learn from each other but they will also teach each other.
 * Teaching tips using interaction**


 * Comprehension** is the ability to fully understand something. This includes reading comprehension and listening comprehension. The ESL student must fully understand what is being read and heard in order to succeed in L2.

Teaching tips for Comprehension -Assess your students reading, speaking and listening skills frequently.

Gass, S. M., & Selinker, L. (2008). //Second language acquisition: an introductory course//. New York: Routledge/Taylor and Francis Group Hill, J., & Flynn, K. (n.d.). Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners. //ASCD//. Retrieved May 24, 2010, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/106009/chapters/The_Stages_of_Second_Language_Acquisition.aspx

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