G.L.A.D. (Guided Language Acquisition Design) is a research-based approach to teaching English language learners. It focuses on comprehensible input using visuals and realia to make content accessible. It also aims to create a safe environment with natural language progression from simple to complex. Key strategies include input, guided oral practice, reading and writing. The conclusion states that G.L.A.D. makes a significant difference in student achievement by teaching language through academic content in ways that develop higher-order thinking and engage multiple intelligences.

1. What is G.L.A.D.? Guided Language Acquisition Design

2. Researc  h ~ Language Acquisition Krashen & Terrell Monitor ~ give students time Comprehensible input ~ visuals/realia Affective filter ~ create a safe environment Natural order ~ simple to complex

3. Research ~ Language Acquisition Vygotsky Zone of Proximal Development ~ Example first, no one thought he could learn second, he learned with his group third, he was able to learn alone Memorizing lists of words vs. knowing what to do with them Definitions only have meaning if you sit and think about it, talk about it and act upon it.

4. Research ~ Language Acquisition Cummins Comprehensible output visuals, organizers, graphs peer teaching cooperative learning discussions ESL integrated with teaching of other content areas

5. 4 Main Strategies ~ Focus and Motivation Input Guided Oral Practice Reading and Writing

6. Focus and Motivation Cognitive Content Dictionary Exploration Report Observation Chart Teacher Made Big Books Inquiry Charts Awards

7. Input Graphic Organizer Pictorial Input Comparative Input Narrative Input

8. Guided Oral Practice 10/2 T Graph for Social Skills Chants/Poems/Raps Sentence Patterning Chart Exploration Report Picture File Cards

9. Reading and Writing Cooperative Strip Paragraph Team Tasks Process Grid Expert Groups Story Maps Poetry Frame Found Poetry Learning Log Student Poetry/Chant Booklet Interactive Journal Writer's Workshop

10. Conclusion G.L.A.D. makes significant differences in student achievement because it teaches language through cognitively complex academic content. Students use metacognition to think about their thinking, activites reach the 8 intelligences and help pattern the brain for success.