CALLA
Content and Language Learning Strategies
This strategy list was developed by Anna Uhl Chamot
(Copyright 2006) as part of CALLA content and strategies-based
instruction.
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See also, “Learning Strategies for Purpose” based on the
ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning.
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STRATEGY |
DESCRIPTION |
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Plan / Organize |
Planner |
Before beginning a Set goals. Plan the task or content Plan how to Preview a text. |
Monitor / Problems |
Check |
While working on Check your Check your comprehension as you use the Check your production as you use |
Evaluate |
I did it! |
After completing a Assess how well you Assess how well you have used learning Decide how Identify changes you will make the next time |
Manage Your Own Learning |
Pace Yourself |
Determine how you Arrange Seek opportunities for practice. Focus your attention on the |
USE WHAT YOU KNOW |
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Use Background Knowledge |
I know. |
Think about and Make associations between new information and Use |
Make Inferences |
Use Clues |
Use context and Read and listen between the lines. Go beyond the text to understand |
Make Predictions |
Crystal Ball |
Anticipate information to Make logical guesses Make an estimate (math). Make a hypothesis (science). |
Personalize |
Me |
Relate new |
Transfer / Use Cognates |
Coffee/Caf |
Apply your Recognize cognates. |
Substitute / |
Make it work |
Use a synonym or |
Use Images |
See it in your |
Use or create an actual or mental image to Use or draw a picture or diagram. |
Use Sounds |
Sound Out |
Say or read aloud Sound out/vocalize. Use your |
Use Your |
Act out a Use real objects to help you |
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Find/Apply Patterns |
abacus |
Apply a rule.
Make a rule. Recognize and Identify patterns in literature (genre). Identify patterns |
Classify/Sequence |
Life cycle |
Categorize words or ideas according to attributes.
Classify living things; identify natural cycles. Identify Sequence events in history. |
Take Notes |
PDA |
Write down important words and ideas while listening or reading. List ideas or words to include in speaking or |
Use Graphic Organizers |
A Venn |
Use or create visual representations (such as Venn diagrams, time lines, webs, and charts) of important relationships between concepts. |
Summarize |
Main Idea |
Create a mental, oral, or written summary of information. |
Use Selective Attention |
Focus |
Focus on specific information, structures, key words, phrases, or ideas. |
Access Information Sources |
Look |
Use the dictionary, the internet, and other reference materials. Seek out and use sources of Follow a model Ask questions |
Cooperate |
Together |
Work with others to complete tasks, build confidence, and give and receive feedback. |
Talk Yourself Through It (SelfTalk) |
I can do it! |
Use your inner resources. Reduce your anxiety by reminding yourself of your progress, the resources you have available, and your goals. |