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Explanation of the CLIL
Pyramid.

Structure and Benefits of the CLIL
components Pyramid
Topic selection: The first step in planning Multifocal planning: Allows lesson
a CLIL unit is the selection of content, planning considering content,
focused on the specific needs of the communication, cognition and culture in
topic to be taught. It is the starting point an interrelated way.
for the construction of materials.
Higher order thinking skills: Integrate
Choice of media: This involves providing critical thinking skills into CLIL lessons.
multimodal input distributed evenly
throughout the new CLIL unit, producing Scaffolding and study strategies:
highly differentiated materials that Incorporates study skills and learning
accommodate different learning styles strategies as essential parts of the
and activate various language skills. planning and teaching process.
Task design: Combines cognition and Differentiated lessons and materials:
communication, using output-scaffolding Promotes multimodal input and leads to
strategies to guide students in language highly differentiated lessons and
production. materials.
CLIL-Workout: A review of key content Flexibility: It is adaptable to various
and language elements at the end of the models of interaction and cooperation,
unit, ensuring that the learning such as individual work, in pairs or in
objectives have been achieved. groups.
Intercultural Communication: Takes
intercultural communication seriously,
fostering a deeper understanding and
appreciation of different cultures.