Using simplified texts Adapting print materials by

Simplified vocabulary Shorten sentence length Change sentence structure provide clear instructions or diagrams highlight important terms improve the layout and format of the sheet; try larger font size Use bullet point or list (worksheets and notes)

supplementation -

add materials from other resources to the textbook they are using. authentic materials are better than non-authentic materials

How to adapt?
adjustment to curriculum content simplify and reducing the number of new concepts. Breaking a story into smaller steps. more accessible to learners. modification to the learning tasks develop fluency in reading. establish automaticity in word recognition. small chunks of information are easy to process. mismatch between what is needed and what is provided by materials. making dialogues communicative making learning activities relevant and purposeful meet your learners need, both external and psychological use models of real, authentic language

Principles

Why we should adapt?

Principles of material selection and adaptation

Flexibility easily adapted to meet specific needs Engaging content appeal to the students balance of serious and fun articles motivates students to want to talk or write Authentic contain example of focus language Format and content up-to-date cultural friendly balance visual creativity integrated skill flexible approach transparent methodology comprehensible design fresh and original feel to it right length enable student make rapid progress material user friendly cheap