Monthly Archives: September 2016

Redefining Boot Verbs with CI

Posted on September 25, 2016 by SpanishPlans

We’ve all heard of “boot verbs” to teach the conjugations forms of stem-changing verbs. Take the i–>ie stem changing verb querer: Cute, right? Well, sure….If you want your students to only be able to memorize verb forms without actually acquiring … Continue reading →

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Get a scoop of Proficiency

Posted on September 6, 2016 by SpanishPlans

Since adopting an ice cream metaphor to talk about performance and proficiency with my students, my favorite phrase to encourage students on assessments or when they are writing is: “SCOOP IT UP!” To go along with this theme, we have … Continue reading →