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#MusicaEnMarzo20 classroom brackets displays! Share yours by tagging us, @spanishplans or using hashtag #MusicaEnMarzo2012 of the 16 songs have been picked as being a winner— get your picks in and you could win 50 in prizes and major bragging rights! #MusicaEnMarzo20 #spanishteachers #locurademarzo #marchmusicamadness #marchmusicmadness #spanishteacher #iteachspanish Link in bio or dm meOne week left to enter your predictions for #MusicaEnMarzo20 #locurademarzo and be eligible to win prizes! If you know a teacher who participates, tag them to remind them to get their picks in... and see who ends up with more points (correct picks). #spanishteacher #bracketchallenge #langchat #spanishteachersofinstagram #spanishteachers #spanishtribe #profedeeleAnyone gotten their bulletin board up yet? Be sure to tag us @spanishplans and use hashtag #MusicaEnMarzo20 #spanishteacherWe’re giving away this Peter Pan spanish graphic novel we purchased in Colombia. To enter: 1. Must be following @spanishplans 2. Like this post 3. Tag a teacher in this post. (Every post will be counted as an entry) Winner randomly selected on Feb 16, 2020. (🛑update: raffle has now concluded) #spanishteacher #spanishteachersOur bracket is ready to hang up in classroom. #MarchMusicMadness #MusicaEnMarzo20 #spanishclass #spanishteacher #iteachspanish More info at SpanishPlans.org/mmm20 (link in profile)World Language SLO
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Frase Secreta: Spanish Passwords
With a new year upon us, now is the perfect time to start a new routine in your classroom. I know most teachers are familiar with the work of Harry Wong, but how many of us apply those practices every … Continue reading
Why giving “Spanish Names” in Spanish class has unintended consequences
What was once a very common practice in Spanish classrooms has now become a bit controversial. While many teachers are choosing to no longer give students random “Spanish names”, the practice still continues. But those that continue to give names … Continue reading
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Tagged identity, interculturality, names, spanish names, stereotypes
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License to speak
In the past we’ve used the analogy of acquiring languages as being like learning to swim. Is it best to jump in the deep end of the pool with no support? Is it practical to learn the techniques and physics … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion/Methodology
Tagged analogy, CIworks, language acquisition, proficiency
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Leveling up
When a gamer beats a level of a game and moves on to the next level, it is called “Leveling up”. In certain games, you can increase your chances by earning more points, collecting coins, or obtaining specific weapons to … Continue reading
Posted in Discussion/Methodology, Free
Tagged ACTFL proficiency levels, level up, proficiency
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Proficiency Mindset Presentation
This past month, at the Illinois Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL) annual fall conference, I gave my first presentation in a session titled “Proficiency Mindset”. To view the presentation click: http://bit.ly/ProfMindset Let me know … Continue reading
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Tagged ictfl, ICTFL18, language acquisition, presentation, proficiency
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Language Acquisition Quote
If you are a teacher who teaches with comprehensible input (TCI) and accepts the research of language acquisition, I find it helpful to explain the reasons for doing what we do in class to students. This helps them understand the … Continue reading
CI Midwest Takeaways 2
It’s been about a busy month since CI Midwest took place but we finally have some time to post a few more of our thoughts and takeaways. Notes from Justin Slocum Bailey’s (@indwellinglang) session:
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Tagged challenges, CIMW17, games, input, Minute to win it, talents
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Comprehensible Midwest Takeaway 1
This past weekend, I spent my Saturday with nearly 200 like-minded teachers at an amazing conference in Ripon, Wisconsin during the second annual Comprehensible Midwest Conference. It was such an amazing experience and I congratulate the small group that worked … Continue reading
Redefining Boot Verbs with CI
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
Get a scoop of Proficiency
It was last year that I blogged about Promoting Performance, and I adopted Shelby County School’s ice cream metaphor throughout the year to talk about performance and proficiency with my students. My phrase to students on assessments or just to encourage them … Continue reading
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Tagged ACTFL proficiency levels, performance, proficiency
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