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A great example for CLIL is <\/span>bilingual<\/b> education, where students learn selected subjects (e.g. geography, world history, etc.) in their target language. <\/span>Speaking in English in these classes is not enough, there is a separate, scientifically-proven methodology for implementation.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”highlight-box”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”b16strong_blue” css=”.vc_custom_1676972039380{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This type of CLIL instruction is called \u201chard CLIL\u201d, while \u201csoft CLIL\u201d refers to integrating some content in the target-language classroom, for example, talking about Hollywood movies or environmental protection in the English lesson. For more, read our article about <\/span>teaching approaches<\/a>.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9413″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”why-implement-clil”][vc_column] CLIL materials are not the typical sample textbook stories (focusing on reading comprehension and vocabulary) but texts about useful knowledge which will come in handy later on.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] If we think about culture and civilization, such stories and texts offer an authentic context and are often capable of giving students the big picture as well as a personal narrative.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] New information is always exciting as it engages the learners, helping them become generally more content-aware.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] Research shows that even though the beginning of CLIL and <\/span>bilingual<\/b> education in general can be truly challenging, students\u2019 skills improve better in CLIL classrooms.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”quote-box”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_single_image image=”858″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”b16regular_black”]In CLIL classes students have a significantly wider range of specialized vocabulary, apply grammatical rules more efficiently and are more self-confident and spontaneous in using the foreign language.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text] That is why BOOKR Class has been more focused on integrating various subjects in their books in order to extend the scope from literature to other subjects, such as history, geography, and, of course, <\/span>science<\/b>!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9410″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”what-is-focus-curriculum”][vc_column] Focus Curriculum, founded by Thomas Hatch<\/strong> and his partner, Tom Sibila<\/strong>, concentrates on the education market. Since 2008, the company has been publishing digitally-formatted books, selling them directly to schools. Their materials are used by teachers and students in most of Ohio\u2019s more than 600 school districts, and now they are available in the BOOKR Class library for all!\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”highlight-box”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_column_text el_class=”b16strong_blue” css=”.vc_custom_1676973114874{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Focus Curriculum texts are <\/span>nonfiction books that meet the student at their level and fully explain key concepts about Life, Earth, and Physical Science.<\/b><\/p>\n They provide students with the necessary scientific background to successfully understand and explain their observations in order to solve authentic problems and research phenomena using a hands-on approach that drives instruction today.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The books cover the U.S. Core Curriculum, and each is written at three different reading levels: basic level, on level, and advanced level. Differentiation and value-added instruction is built right in.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”9414″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Each title is accompanied by different English Language Arts activities that teach and apply <\/span>comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking skills and strategies. <\/b>With these books, it is possible to cover science content and teach informational text reading skills at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy implement CLIL?<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]According to <\/span>Coyle\u2019s 4C\u2019s curriculum<\/b>, besides focusing on the<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]
Why will my students enjoy a CLIL classroom?<\/h3>\n
What is Focus Curriculum?<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]\u201cThe Science Content You Need \u2013 Customized for Your Students\u2019 Reading Abilities\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n