VanPatten reading: 2nd half

The second half of this book focused on the role of output in SLA as well as answered some FAQs about SLA and discussed the Five implications for teaching a second language. I think that it is important that VanPatten stresses that not just any language can be considered output; only language with communicative intent can be output. I also liked the example he used with parrots to illustrate his point. The five implications for teaching are:
1) the more input the better
2)the more interaction the better
3)all learner production should be meaning-based/communicative
4) focus on form should be meaning-based and
5) we should watch out for what we expect of learners.
I feel as though the last one is quite important in regards to the attitude students develop towards learning a second language, if the teacher expects more from a student that they are able to produce, they may become frustrated and their motivation for further learning may be affected.