ABSTRACT
Chapter 4 outlines and illustrates an instructional sequence that puts into practice a counterbalanced approach integrating language and content in immersion and dual language (ImDL) classrooms. The instructional sequence comprises four phases—contextualization, awareness, practice, and autonomy—and is thus called the CAPA model. Instructional sequences based on the CAPA model serve to help students link form with meaning in contexts related to content, while honing their metalinguistic awareness and engaging in purposeful use of the target language, ranging from contextualized practice to more autonomous use. The chapter first provides a detailed description and example of each of the four phases of the CAPA model. Three teacher-made instructional sequences whose design was guided by the CAPA model are then illustrated as a means to guide ImDL teachers in designing and implementing content-driven instruction that targets specific language features.
