Week 5 – Assignment

Comprehensible Input, Interaction, and Output

For this paper, you will develop a research-based classroom activity that addresses the relationships among comprehensible input, interaction, and output in English second language acquisition.  The activity should focus on providing students with an opportunity to express language using comprehensible input strategies and peer interaction.  For example, students could create a skit based on a weekly vocabulary word or word list, but must use comprehensible input strategies (including Total Physical Response) to help classmates understand the new vocabulary words.  In addition to using at least two scholarly sources, be sure to use one multimedia source in creating your classroom activity.

Your paper should include the following:

1. Identify the target audience and standard(s) being addressed.
2. Analyze the relationships among comprehensible input, interaction, and output in English second language acquisition.
3. Describe in detail the activity including pre-teaching and formative assessment.

The paper should be two to three pages, not including the title and reference page, and formatted according the APA style.  Use at least two scholarly references and multimedia resource.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.