Having several go to no prep or low prep activities that take 10 min but can stretch to 20. 2 faves that come 2 mind = Circumlocution game w a list of terms for 3 min x 3 ppl & Summary strategy (a log of what happened in class that we write together: date, time, weather, mood, activities, etc)
Hey @langchatpln.bsky.social friends if you know any teachers in MA NH RI pls share! Great PD opportunity in Braintree MA happening this coming Tuesday 7/8, $150 for full day includes lunch & resources! Email alodge@thayer.org to register.
Teach for Proficiency, No Matter the Circumstance. Workshop on Tues 7/8/25 in Braintree, MA. Many WL teachers strive to embrace the @actfl.bsky.social guidelines for proficiency; yet adopting this framework takes ⏰ & adjustment...
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Build proficiency & community with ready-to-implement activities, including my Summary Strategy and unique approach to Star of the Day, as well as exercises that teach grammar in context and promote connection. Join me for a full-day workshop on teaching for proficiency, no matter the circumstance!
Learn techniques that give students the repeated exposure to and understanding of the language structures that they need, while at the same time leaving room for student voice.
How can we teach for proficiency even if our curriculum is linked to a sequence of isolated grammar topics? This workshop equips teachers with strategies that can work with any curriculum. #wlteach #proficiency
Teach for Proficiency, No Matter the Circumstance. Workshop on Tues 7/8/25 in Braintree, MA. Many WL teachers strive to embrace the @actfl.bsky.social guidelines for proficiency; yet adopting this framework takes ⏰ & adjustment...
#IteachWL #langchat #edSky
it can be anything (but something accessible since they won’t have us to guide them thru it during summer months), but for the school yr, yes! I wld love more lit ideas!
Haha so true, esp w Google drive! it’s hard to keep straight all the files that live in there!
Alejandro and Viviana are a 2 part series; old school! my school has used them off & on forever! Ale has a magical 💍 that lets him go on a whirlwind tour of 🇪🇸 history, Vivi is same premise in 🇲🇽. 20ish chapters, 4-5 pgs, all the historical & cultural highlights told thru fun stories…
What level did they read these in?
Yesss!! Had the privilege of dining with @esme at @actfl.bsky.social thank you for reminding me abt this resource!
Thank you so much! I think we’ve decided on Viviana y su gran aventura, do u know it? We picked it 4 a few reasons, but one is admin needs the title by tomorrow so not enough time to vet unread books. But I will check out your suggestions! want to get back into FVR. Thanks again!
Thanks so much! I need to give a title to my dept head by Wednesday I just found out
I’m currently looking at some of @brycehedstrom suggestions for summer reading from a freebie doc I found online but he’s got a huge range it’s hard to narrow down! Would love any suggestions you might have! Thanks!
It really can be anything! a short novel would be ideal…
#langchat can anyone recommend a good summer reading book for kids going into Spanish IV honors? My school requires it. Thanks!
So real, I had this this weekend (and now) due to being backed up w grading #teacherpressure
Well I already found a lil typo! Should be “vieron” - but still! They loved it!
i forgot how effective a good scavenger hunt can be! #langchat #iteachwl #edsky #boston ☀️ 😆 🌱 i gave my students 10 min to do it as today’s brain break bc it’s sooo nice out. ChatGPT helped l w ideas. They came back so excited & laughing so hard (especially bc of the last one)!!
These days make me recall this beautiful song & video by Jesse & Joy #immigration #langchat #spanish #edblue #iteachwl
youtu.be/z1EB-fI0JDI?...
I want that
Wishing for peace in this world tonight. That no more children are hurt or killed ☮️
Can we talk abt summer job ideas for #teachers? I’m looking for something high paying where I can grab a week here, grab a week there. Does this gig exist or is it a 🦄? How are my fellow l #langchat #edsky #edusky #iteachwl teachers making 💵 this summer?
Pairs or 3s, whiteboards, markers & these categories:
Draw vocab
Draw w opposite hand
Draw w eyes closed
Draw in air or on partners back (most pick “backs” but “air” gives Ss an opt out of touch / personal space)
Ss alternate bt who guesses & who draws. Lots of laughs & creativity 😂 🎨 #artsined
@theniceman.bsky.social would love to talk to you more abt dual coding. I do something related in my classroom & am working on a project abt art & memory - can you message me?
Thank you for sharing this article! Has been on my mind big time!
“Try to keep it interesting (duh!) & try to focus on meaningful activities…rather than mechanical drills or random sentences for translation. On the whole, integrate the grammar teaching with communicative activity.” - @spsmith45.bsky.social thank u 4 the awesome summary!
Oooh this is so good! “[CI], interaction & repetition are all vital…teachers can use the explicit and implicit in a synergistic way. Teach & practise grammar at the right time…but don't overdo it & remember that what we think we are teaching is not necessarily ending up in students' heads.”