In conjunction with my switch to a more proficiency based classroom, I decided to dedicate one of my bulletin boards this year to proficiency levels and the four modes of communication.

The main bulletin board I used for the Listening and Speaking sections, Escuchar y Hablar. For each section, I copied the ACTFL descriptors of a novice learner and a intermediate learning, since these are the ranges my students will be in. I also included the capabilities at Novice-Low, Novice-Mid, and Novice-High for each. In the middle are 3 motivational posters.This bulletin board sits above a counter top in between two side cabinets/closets. So on the side of these cabinets, I covered it with construction paper to extend the bulletin board.

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One the sides, are the Writing and Reading sections, Escribir y Leer. As you can see, I still have some work to do on these. But in the meanwhile, Katniss y Los Juegos del Hambre is holding up well on the reading side.

Lastly, at the front of my room are the objectives posted on sentence strips. Each student has a list of the unit objetivos as a checklist, but this is put up for a visual reminder of our goals for the unit. I have them divided into two sections: lenguaje and cultura. Our administrators love seeing objectives posted in the room as well. I can write specific objectives and goals for today’s particular lesson on the white board below this sign.

Objetivos de la primera unidad