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Upper level reading

by Sra.M

Mar 15, 2016

In my upper level classes (levels 3 and 4 non AP/Honors) I really struggle to get my students to read short stories, excerpts from novels, etc. We mainly read in a group (classes are 10 or smaller) but sometimes they break up into smaller groups. Some do great and really try. Others just sit there and ride on the coat tails of the students making t...See More

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maestra2012 im sorry....el viaje de novios is Javier marias

On 3/15/16, maestra2012 wrote: > > I like to choose stories that have some type of action going > on. I stop the story midway and have them write dialogues and > come up with their own ending to the story. I then have them > film it or present it to the class. I then finish the...See Moreim sorry....el viaje de novios is Javier marias

On 3/15/16, maestra2012 wrote: > > I like to choose stories that have some type of action going > on. I stop the story midway and have them write dialogues and > come up with their own ending to the story. I then have them > film it or present it to the class. I then finish the story and > give extra credit to those that figured out the real ending. ( > el viaje de novios- Julio Cortazar) > > I have also split up stories in where each group gets a section > of the story and have to act out what is going on. As I read > the story a loud to them. ( el tiempo libre - Guillermo > Samperio) > > I have also had them draw the stories if there is some type of > transformation going on ( Chaac Mool- Carlos Fuentes) > > > When I find myself translating almost everything that means the > text is too difficult and I have to break it down in other > ways. Hope this helps. > > > > > On 3/15/16, Julieta wrote: >> Sra. M, >> >> Forgot to mention that I found a book of sized, lined cootie >> catchers (some people call them fortune tellers) at a store >> called Five Below. All we have to do is write on them and >> fold them. When I was in school, they were popular in the >> middle school. >> >> I'm going to try using them for answering some questions >> about a short story. I haven't tried cootie catchers before >> but it might spark some interest. >> >> Anyone else used cootie catchers? What's worked well? >> >> Thanks, >> Julieta >> >> On 3/15/16, Sra.M wrote: >>> In my upper level classes (levels 3 and 4 non AP/Honors) I >>> really struggle to get my students to read short stories, >>> excerpts from novels, etc. We mainly read in a group >>> (classes are 10 or smaller) but sometimes they break up >> into >>> smaller groups. Some do great and really try. Others just >>> sit there and ride on the coat tails of the students making >>> the effort. I've only taught these levels for a couple of >>> years and haven't found an effective method to encourage >>> participation. I'd like to make it grade based. I'm the >>> only language teacher so I don't have any advice or ideas >>> from colleagues. What do you guys do? Thank you!

Mar 16, 2016

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Al On 3/15/16, Sra.M wrote: > In my upper level classes (levels 3 and 4 non AP/Honors) I > really struggle to get my students to read short stories, > excerpts from novels, etc. We mainly read in a group > (classes are 10 or smaller) but sometimes they break up into > smaller groups. Some do great and really try. Others just > sit th...See More

Mar 21, 2016

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Textbook suggestions

by Laura Z

Mar 21, 2016

Does anyone have any suggestions for a good Spanish 1 textbook to be used in grades 7 and 8?

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Sra T

by AP Language and Culture Test

Mar 11, 2016

In doing simulation activities for the AP Language and Culture test of the reading comprehension/ listening comprehension questions, my students have noticed that the questions seem to go in order of how they were covered in the sources.

Anyone know if this is the way it is on the actual AP test?

Also, I have a student that has as...See More

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wendy In the past they were given space to take notes during the listening.

Mar 14, 2016

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Curriculum Idea for an Elementary Program

by Jamie

Mar 4, 2016

I've been teaching elementary Spanish to students in grades 4-8 for the last few years (and I taught high school Spanish for 13 years before that), and we are FINALLY looking into a textbook series for the students. Up until this point, I have designed all the lessons on my own or with the help of online resources.

I need a series that ca...See More

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Susan Jones On 3/04/16, Jamie wrote: > I've been teaching elementary Spanish to students in > grades 4-8 for the last few years (and I taught high > school Spanish for 13 years before that), and we are > FINALLY looking into a textbook series for the students. > Up until this point, I have designed all the lessons on > my own or with the help...See More

Mar 4, 2016

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Jamie My original license was for 9-12 Spanish. I worked with a local university and the Indiana Department of Education, and they allowed me to take one class to change my license to 5- 12. The school I'm working at doesn't seem to have an issue with me teaching the younger kids without adding K-4 to my license. At this point, I'm teaching the younger k...See More

Mar 11, 2016

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novels-grant

by Sofia

Mar 9, 2016

For those of you who use Spanish readers I need help. I am trying to apply for a grant to buy a classroom set of these. I apply every year and foreign language never gets any of it.

Perhaps I am not answering the questions effectively. What would I title this "program", How would I evaluate the methods used to measure the success...See More

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full

by Sarah

Feb 28, 2016

When I studied in Costa Rica, a Costa Rican told me not to say "estoy llena" for I'm full, to use estoy satisfecha instead. I saw that someone on teacherspayteachers used estoy lleno/a on a worksheet. Can you use both or is the estoy satisfecho/a the only correct one to use? Thank you.

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Daniel Hanson "Satisfecho" is used, but it doesn't mean that you're super full though. It is a more formal way of saying it. "Lleno" is obviously colloquial or informal. I am not familiar with Costa Rican culture and usage.

On 2/28/16, Sarah wrote: > When I studied in Costa Rica, a Costa Rican told me not to > say "estoy l...See More

Feb 29, 2016

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maestra2012 I think it depends on who you are with ...to say "im full " is informal in my opinion so therefore estoy lleno would be okay.

On 2/28/16, Estoy Lleno wrote: > On 2/28/16, Sarah wrote: >> When I studied in Costa Rica, a Costa Rican told me not to >> say "estoy llena" for I'm full, to use estoy satisfecha ...See More

Mar 8, 2016

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irregular past participles

by profe

Mar 4, 2016

Anyone have a good tune/song to help students learn the irregular past participles? I haven't found much on-line and I'm not great at making my own tune.

Mil gracias

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Evan Let the students make up a song/tune/chant. Break them into groups, give them the list, and let them do it. Each group can present their song/etc and use the best one for future practice.

Mar 6, 2016

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Kerri I use this one to the tune of "Alouette"

abierto, cubierto muerto descubierto, hecho y dicho escrito, descrito vuelto, resuelto roto y visto y puesto es todo! >

Mar 7, 2016

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Semana Santa

by Ann

Mar 5, 2016

Can anyone recommend a good video - online or to order for Semana Santa?

Gracias de antemano :)

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Julieta I don't know of a good video but I really like "El penitente elusive" by Kay Jarvis-Sladky, which Applause Learning dot com has for sale. It is about a strange penitente who shows up during Semana Santa and the things that happened during the Civil War.

Julieta

On 3/05/16, Ann wrote: > Can anyone recommend a good vid...See More

Mar 5, 2016

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LOTE 613

by Yessica Betancourt

Mar 4, 2016

Does anyone have any suggestions on taking the LOTE 613 exam? Thank you in advance

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La Rutina Diaria y Los verbos Reflexivos

by Blanca Adams

Mar 3, 2016

Hello everyone! I would like to know which activities you guys do in class for this topic. I have a formal observation next week and I would like some ideas. Thanks.

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Bianca Adams On 3/03/16, Allison wrote: > I have several ideas for you. 1)I give them a sheet of paper > with 10 questions on it where they have to go around the room > and ask 3 different people each question and write down their > response for each (¿A qué hora te despiertas los días de la > semana? ¿Prefieres ducharte o bañarte? etc.). I ...See More

Mar 3, 2016

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