Model Description

Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) is a comprehensive and intensive educational model, with emphasis on enriched language and literacy education designed for English Language Learners, starting in preschool and continuing through third grade. 

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11 High-Leverage Pedagogical Practices of the SEAL Model 

1. Complex, Academic Vocabulary Development 
2. Structured Oral Interaction and Academic Discourse 
3. Exposure to Rich Literature and High-Level Informational Text 
4. Purposeful, Interactive Read-Alouds
5. Authentic Writing 
6. Dramatic Play and Dramatization 
7. Graphic Organizers and Visuals 
8. Continuous Checks for Comprehension 
9. Collaborative Practices and Skills of Teamwork 
10. Language Development Through Arts Infusion 
11. The World in the Classroom