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choice hw

by señora 77

Aug 8, 2016

I'm looking to change things up with homework this year in my Spanish 3 & 4 classes. Instead of the traditional worksheets that they always copy from each other, I'm thinking of choice hw. I plan on giving them 5 choices, of which they do three, for a total of 30 pts per hw. I figure I could make it due every week and half or so, depending on w...See More

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Ann Gloria, Was that Vocabulary assignment called "Vocab Man?"

Aug 22, 2016

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gloria On 8/22/16, Ann wrote: > Gloria, > > Was that Vocabulary assignment called "Vocab Man?" YES!!!! That was it!

Aug 23, 2016

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Popular Spanish songs?

by Tara Hogue

Aug 22, 2016

I am looking at getting lyrics to American singers who also sing Spanish who have been very popular in the past five years or so. Any ideas? For example, I know Selena Gomez and Beyonce have put out Spanish songs.

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AM Nelly Furtado sings Fotografia with Juanes. Of course Shakira, Enrique Iglesias,

Aug 22, 2016

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AnnMc My students adore Royce, Marc Anthony, Julieta Venegas and Diego Torres

Aug 22, 2016

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Pen/Pals

by anjelicap

Aug 22, 2016

I am looking for a classroom in a Spanish speaking country that would be interested in exchanging letters and possibly Skyping with my Spanish 2 level students in high school. Please note: I have three Spanish 2 classes, but would be happy if your class is willing to work with one! Perhaps we could even collaborate on a class project or two! We are...See More

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Zachary Jones contact info

by Julieta

Aug 21, 2016

Does anyone know how to get a suggestion to Zachary Jones dot dot com? I wish he would make a subjunctive pack of music for for sale, just subjunctive. There's no way to email him tha that I can find at the website. If you read this, Zachary, ple please consider the idea.

Thanks, Julieta

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AFS exchange students still need host for the fall

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Aug 19, 2016

Go to [link removed],

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Sp 1 Review

by lafamafavefestrafa

Aug 18, 2016

I was looking at having my Spanish 2 students make a folder with Spanish 1 review concepts. I don't have one made out and this is the first time I'm teaching 2nd year in a long time and I don't have time to make/think it out. If anyone has one you've made or used you'd like to share. I've even looked on teachers pay teachers, but I don't see anythi...See More

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PENPALS for 2016-17

by Tara

Aug 17, 2016

I would love for my students to be able to send letters or SKYPE with native or non-native speakers. We are located in Texarkana, Texas for a reference. I have roughly 113 students all studying Spanish 1 in the 8th grade. Please email me if you are interested:

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Reflexive Verbs

by Lisa

Aug 9, 2016

I am going to direct my students to this explanation of reflexive verbs: practicingspanish.com/grammar19.html Has anyone else utilized this website?

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Sr. Davis - Texas On 8/09/16, Lisa wrote: > I am going to direct my students to this explanation of > reflexive verbs: > practicingspanish.com/grammar19.html > Has anyone else utilized this website?

yes I do. from the main page go to BASICS and GRAMMAR

Aug 12, 2016

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Help with working with colleagues

by Luisa

Jul 30, 2016

I could desperately use advice with lesson planning with colleagues. This year I will be teaching along side a couple other teachers in Spanish 3. Prior to that I taught a different level alone so it's been a while since I've had to work with a group. How do I go about making suggestions or creating new assignments without offending the others? The...See More

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Luisa Thank you so much Gloria! Great advice!

On 8/02/16, gloria wrote: > > Just for me personally, I would make up a second version of > the difficult assignment and let the teachers know you are > doing the same assignment but are making some changes to > it in hopes that it will go better. If they seem receptive to the > id...See More

Aug 7, 2016

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James in Belgium First of all, be glad that there is discussion and a will to collaborate among teachers.

Next, your team should define the parameters of your collaboration and the extent to which they would like the different sections to be the same. Here, a backward design approach works well, starting with the lesson/unit test, < quizzes < a few ...See MoreFirst of all, be glad that there is discussion and a will to collaborate among teachers.

Next, your team should define the parameters of your collaboration and the extent to which they would like the different sections to be the same. Here, a backward design approach works well, starting with the lesson/unit test, < quizzes < a few assignments < core vocabulary & grammar.

Visually, a Vinn diagram can be used to show what will be common to each course section and to show how each teacher maintains individuality and freedom of choice. If you are 3 teachers, draw 3 intersecting circles. This is the same advice for the tests. A test need not be 100&37; common to all teachers.

You wrote that from the previous year a problem was noted with an assignment. Don't be bashful about seeking improvement. Including your team is a positive gesture. Be scientific in your approach to improvement. Don't expect perfection and you should be content with the results.

When your team agrees on common and non-common assignments and also variations, your team is truly working collaboratively.

Good luck,

James

On 7/30/16, Luisa wrote: > I could desperately use advice with lesson planning with > colleagues. This year I will be teaching along side a > couple other teachers in Spanish 3. Prior to that I > taught a different level alone so it's been a while since > I've had to work with a group. How do I go about making > suggestions or creating new assignments without offending > the others? There is one assignment in particular that I > would like to revise without hurting anyone's feelings. > Do I just make an alternative and use it in my class and > keep my mouth shut? Do I ask ahead of time? Do I go > ahead and make up my version and share it with them? > All of the teachers agreed that this assignment didn't go > well and the students had a very tough time with it but > plan on using it again this year. Also, like any school, > there are cliques and a decent level of gossip behind the > scenes. I tend to keep a low profile and don't want to > put anyone off right from the start.

Aug 9, 2016

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Spanish 3/4 combo class

by Fresh

Jun 9, 2016

I've been teaching Spanish for twenty years, but I just switched schools for next year, and for the first time I am teaching level 3/4 combo classes. I have taught 4/5 classes in the past, and i just teach everyone in there the same curriculum,and just alternate it every year, because by that point they are close to the same level. But, level three...See More

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Correy S On 6/09/16, Fresh wrote: > I've been teaching Spanish for twenty years, but I just > switched schools for next year, and for the first time I am > teaching level 3/4 combo classes. I have taught 4/5 classes in > the past, and i just teach everyone in there the same > curriculum,and just alternate it every year, because by that > p...See More

Jun 10, 2016

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Lafamafavefestrafa I've had the same situation for the last 5 years or so. I always tel my administrators that this is NOT the best situation for the students. They have been able to accommodate, but I am in the same boat this year and I am hoping they are going to have to work something out. I applaud all who do this, but I know I can't. In addition, I have another ...See MoreI've had the same situation for the last 5 years or so. I always tel my administrators that this is NOT the best situation for the students. They have been able to accommodate, but I am in the same boat this year and I am hoping they are going to have to work something out. I applaud all who do this, but I know I can't. In addition, I have another prep. Is it right to have 3 preps while all other faculty in the department only has one?

They are trying to sort things out before the school year begins. Kudos to all of the super teachers that do split level classes and multiple preps.

On 6/10/16, Correy S wrote: > On 6/09/16, Fresh wrote: >> I've been teaching Spanish for twenty years, but I just >> switched schools for next year, and for the first time I am >> teaching level 3/4 combo classes. I have taught 4/5 classes > in >> the past, and i just teach everyone in there the same >> curriculum,and just alternate it every year, because by > that >> point they are close to the same level. But, level three > and >> four I don't think are close enough together do > this...anyone >> taught this before that would be willing to share tips, >> syllabi, etc.??? I will have two classes with around 20-25 >> level threes, and 3-5 level 4's in each one. > > Ugh! What a pain. I teach a split IB Ab-initio class with > both level 1 and 2. This is extremely challenging, as the > level ones come in with NO previous knowledge of Spanish. The > level twos have had a full year of fast paced Spanish. A > typical class looks like: > > -I am fortunate enough to have 80 minute blocks! So I always > do a warm up together. Greetings, ask how they are doing.. > level one keeping it in the present, level two, include some > preterite. Then, I break up the levels. I will instruct level > 1 for 30 minutes while level 2 does practice group work. Then > we switch, while I instruct level 2 and level 1 does group > work. We come back together for the last ten minutes to cool > down. > > There is no easy way of differentiating between 2 levels. And > unfortunately, no one that isn't a language teacher really > understands our frustration! They wouldn't co-seat a geometry > and algebra class! :) > > Good luck!

Aug 1, 2016

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