AVID SLANT

What does S in SLANT stand for?

• Sing Along

• Stand Tall

• Sit with proper posture

• Shout Out Loud

The L in SLANT stands for lean forward and listen.

• True

• False

What does A in SLANT stand for?

• Accept Help

• Ask pertinent questions

• Activate Your Thinking

• Act Like You Know What is Going On

The N in SLANT stands for nod your head.

• True

• False

What does the T in SLANT stand for?

• Talk a lot or Talk to Others

• Try Your Best or Train Hard

• Track The Speaker or Talk to the Teacher

• Trace Your Steps or Your Hand

Posture is a key part of the SLANT strategy because when the body is slouched, it doesn't get enough oxygen which is important to getting the mind ready to learn.

• True

• False

Hafiz is at his desk with his back straight and shoulders back as he follows the lesson. This is an example of...

• Asking pertinent questions

• Talking to the teacher

• Sit with proper posture

• Nodding your head

Jessica clicks the raise hand button in class to ask a clarifying question. When the meeting is over, she is still confused so she emails the teacher to ask for more help. This is an example of which 2 elements of SLANT...

• Sit with proper posture

• Talk to the teacher

• Nodding your head

• Asking pertinent questions

Christian is making eye contact with the speaker, is slightly bent forward and moving his head up and down. This is an example of which 2 elements of SLANT?

• Talk to the teacher

• Nodding your head

• Asking pertinent questions

• Lean forward and listen

SLANT is important because it helps students focus, communicate, and improve their overall success in school.

• True

• False