What is the common thread in how we ALL acquire language?

Some factors that influence language acquisition are motivation, self esteem and...

We acquire language and develop literacy from  input. What are some characteristics of optimal input?

What are some examples of the best forms of optimal input?

Do you think that some students are naturally gifted language leaners, or does it depend more on the conditions when learning? Explain.

Language learning is most effective during

What are some characteristics of the early production phase of language development?

Using manipulatives to help explain a concept is a strategy that is particularly effective for students in which stage of language acquisition?

What are some strategies for supporting language development in a student in the intermediate fluency stage of language acquisition?

Charts, graphs and tables can be a useful tool to help explain concepts to students in the _________ phase of language acquisition.

Which standards are concerned with language proficiency?