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Let’s see if this rings a bell. Students know the meaning of verbs and often also know the forms. But, they can’t always take that verb and write a detailed sentence. This is an activity that gets them there. In the end they will be writing full sentences in French or Spanish that have accurate verb forms and additional details that show that they clearly know the meaning of the verb. Writing Process, Writing Skills, Spanish Verb Forms, French Sentences, Subject And Verb, World Languages, Sentence Writing, Classroom Language, Teaching Materials

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Let’s see if this rings a bell. Students know the meaning of verbs and often also know the forms. But, they can’t always take that verb and write a detailed sentence. This is an activity that gets them there. In the end they will be writing full sentences in French or Spanish that have accurate verb forms and additional details that show that they clearly know the meaning of the verb.

Scaffold Student Writing from Novice to Intermediate | World Language Classroom. I wrote a post on conjunctions and transition words that students can use to add details to their writing and level up. Now I’m going to show you how I scaffold the writing practice so that students can clearly see what their writing looks like at various proficiency levels from Novice Low to Intermediate Low/Mid. Writing Practice, World Language Classroom, Transition Words, Classroom Procedures, Text Types, Scaffolding, Sentences

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Scaffold Student Writing from Novice to Intermediate | World Language Classroom. I wrote a post on conjunctions and transition words that students can use to add details to their writing and level up. Now I’m going to show you how I scaffold the writing practice so that students can clearly see what their writing looks like at various proficiency levels from Novice Low to Intermediate Low/Mid.

The first column is the base words that students can use to add details to their single clause sentences. The second column, with the gradually rising arrow, contains conjunctions and connecting words that students can use to create sentences with two clauses. The third column, with the arrow going straight up, has additional conjunctions and connecting words that students can use to connect sentences and ideas. Connecting Words, Target, Interpersonal Communication, French Class, Teaching French, Word Doc

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The first column is the base words that students can use to add details to their single clause sentences. The second column, with the gradually rising arrow, contains conjunctions and connecting words that students can use to create sentences with two clauses. The third column, with the arrow going straight up, has additional conjunctions and connecting words that students can use to connect sentences and ideas.

No Prep Listening Activity for the Whole Class (Jump); French, Spanish I have to start by saying sorry (not sorry) that once you introduce this activity to your students they will ask to do it all the time.This activity is all about students listening intently and reacting to what they hear.No prep involved. Just grab an object, like a ball, and you’re ready to go. Sorry Not Sorry, Active Listening, Vocabulary Activities, Brain Breaks, Prepping, Teaching

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No Prep Listening Activity for the Whole Class (Jump); French, Spanish I have to start by saying sorry (not sorry) that once you introduce this activity to your students they will ask to do it all the time.This activity is all about students listening intently and reacting to what they hear.No prep involved. Just grab an object, like a ball, and you’re ready to go.

This episode is the first in a series of episodes that I will publish 4-5 times a year. In these “Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox” episodes you will hear suggestions for go-to activities and games that require little-to-no prep and can be easily modified for any language or proficiency level. 25: Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox (vol 1) | French, Spanish Tool Box, Teacher, Activities, Learning, Memes, Spanish

This episode is the first in a series of episodes that I will publish 4-5 times a year. In these “Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox” episodes you will hear suggestions for go-to activities and games that require little-to-no prep and can be easily modified for any language or proficiency level. 25: Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox (vol 1) | French, Spanish

Project Based Learning is being implemented more often in foreign language classes. These projects provide opportunities for students to engage with the language authentically.Foreign Language Project Based Learning (French, Spanish) Spanish Language Learning, Language Study, Teaching Spanish, Foreign Language, Learning French, Language Classes, Spanish Teacher, Teaching English, English Language

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Project Based Learning is being implemented more often in foreign language classes. These projects provide opportunities for students to engage with the language authentically.Foreign Language Project Based Learning (French, Spanish)

Starting Point (Point de Départ / Punto de Partida) is a partner speaking activity that is quickly and easily adaptable to any proficiency level. If your students are at the novice level (words and phrases), then they can add one or two additional words.French or Spanish Speaking Activity (Starting Point) | World Language Classroom Phrases And Sentences, Complex Sentences, Vocabulary Words, Verb Forms, How To Speak Spanish

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Starting Point (Point de Départ / Punto de Partida) is a partner speaking activity that is quickly and easily adaptable to any proficiency level. If your students are at the novice level (words and phrases), then they can add one or two additional words.French or Spanish Speaking Activity (Starting Point) | World Language Classroom

Sometimes students know the meaning of verbs. Sometimes they know the forms. But, isn’t it great when they use accurate verbs in the correct context?Put that together with a no-prep, time saving activity for you and it’s even more than a simple win-win. French & Spanish Digital Writing Activity: Moving Verbs | World Language Classroom Writing Activities, Meaningful Sentences, Teacher Blogs, Time Saving

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Sometimes students know the meaning of verbs. Sometimes they know the forms. But, isn’t it great when they use accurate verbs in the correct context?Put that together with a no-prep, time saving activity for you and it’s even more than a simple win-win. French & Spanish Digital Writing Activity: Moving Verbs | World Language Classroom

Do you have a deck of regular playing cards? Yes? Well, you’re all done and the activity is ready to go.This is a no prep activity that you can pull out at any time, on any topic, for any language at any proficiency level. No Prep Group Speaking or Writing Activity (French, Spanish) In Writing, Single Words, Write It Down

Do you have a deck of regular playing cards? Yes? Well, you’re all done and the activity is ready to go.This is a no prep activity that you can pull out at any time, on any topic, for any language at any proficiency level. No Prep Group Speaking or Writing Activity (French, Spanish)

French or Spanish Speaking Activity. Your students can recognize and say the the words on various vocabulary topics. They can do the same with adjectives and verb forms in a variety of tenses.But, the challenge is finding opportunity for students to use these language elements in context that moves beyond simply saying them as individual words. We need to support our students as they level up their proficiency and strive to create language beyond novice level.

French or Spanish Speaking Activity. Your students can recognize and say the the words on various vocabulary topics. They can do the same with adjectives and verb forms in a variety of tenses.But, the challenge is finding opportunity for students to use these language elements in context that moves beyond simply saying them as individual words. We need to support our students as they level up their proficiency and strive to create language beyond novice level.

This is a question that comes up often. It is a term that we hear as language teachers and maybe even use it to describe our classroom. But, do we have a solid understanding of what it is?Let’s take a look. #French #Spanish #ACTFL Classroom Objectives, Learning Objectives, Communicative Language Teaching, Thinking Skills, Professional Development

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This is a question that comes up often. It is a term that we hear as language teachers and maybe even use it to describe our classroom. But, do we have a solid understanding of what it is?Let’s take a look. #French #Spanish #ACTFL

In this episode I walk through the ACTFL Proficiency Levels and Performance Descriptors.What are they?The ACTFL Performance Descriptors (Can Do’s) for Language Learners…Describe language performance that is the result of instruction in a classroom setting Reflect how language learners perform in various learning environments. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast I Can Statements, Ways To Communicate, Vocabulary

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In this episode I walk through the ACTFL Proficiency Levels and Performance Descriptors.What are they?The ACTFL Performance Descriptors (Can Do’s) for Language Learners…Describe language performance that is the result of instruction in a classroom setting Reflect how language learners perform in various learning environments. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast

In this episode we talk about Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) in the in language classroom.I am joined by Jade Greene, a high school teacher in North Carolina, who helps us understand the benefits of reading in the target language and how to set up FVR in our language classrooms. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #Podcast Reading Skills, Learn French, School Teacher, North Carolina, Jade

In this episode we talk about Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) in the in language classroom.I am joined by Jade Greene, a high school teacher in North Carolina, who helps us understand the benefits of reading in the target language and how to set up FVR in our language classrooms. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #Podcast

In this episode we talk about grammar. This is always a hot topic in language teaching with lots of questions about how (or even if) we should do it. I am joined by Mike Travers, a teacher in Massachusetts, who has presented on this topic many times at teacher conferences, having been named “Best of Conference.” #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast Teaching Grammar, Teacher Conferences, Hot Topic, Massachusetts

Teaching Grammar

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In this episode we talk about grammar. This is always a hot topic in language teaching with lots of questions about how (or even if) we should do it. I am joined by Mike Travers, a teacher in Massachusetts, who has presented on this topic many times at teacher conferences, having been named “Best of Conference.” #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast

In this episode I discuss the communication modes, including a look back at the legacy teaching focused on the 4 skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Then moving into the arrival of the Communication Modes, which don’t erase the skills, but rather put them into a communicative context. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast

In this episode I discuss the communication modes, including a look back at the legacy teaching focused on the 4 skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Then moving into the arrival of the Communication Modes, which don’t erase the skills, but rather put them into a communicative context. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish #podcast

In this episode we talk about how essential positive teacher-student relationships are, particularly when we want our students to feel valued, comfortable and motivated to speak the target language. I am joined by Ebony Thornton, a teacher in Georgia, #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish Teacher And Student Relationship, Student Teacher, Relationship Challenge, Getting To Know You, Positivity

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In this episode we talk about how essential positive teacher-student relationships are, particularly when we want our students to feel valued, comfortable and motivated to speak the target language. I am joined by Ebony Thornton, a teacher in Georgia, #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish

In this episode I speak with Katya Hottenstein. She and I used to work together and we both started our journey toward teaching toward proficiency around the same time. Katya shares her insights and experience embracing proficiency as her goals in the classroom. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish Comprehension, Insight, Journey, Goals

In this episode I speak with Katya Hottenstein. She and I used to work together and we both started our journey toward teaching toward proficiency around the same time. Katya shares her insights and experience embracing proficiency as her goals in the classroom. #wlclassroompodcast #French #Spanish

Move Student Speaking and Writing from Novice to Intermediate (French, Spanish) with these writing activities. Spanish Activities, Listening Activities, Spanish Lesson Plans, Spanish Lessons, High School French, Communication

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Move Student Speaking and Writing from Novice to Intermediate (French, Spanish) with these writing activities.

"Who is it?" Guess Who Activity for Level 1 Foreign Language Students You can download the template in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German and Chinese. Picture Writing Prompts, Writing A Book, Ways Of Learning, Learning Spanish, Learn A New Language, Phonics Activities

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"Who is it?" Guess Who Activity for Level 1 Foreign Language Students You can download the template in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German and Chinese.

Foreign Language Speaking and Writing Activities that are Easily Adapted to Various Proficiency Levels. (French, Spanish) Educational Activities, Object Pronouns, Language Arts

Educational Activities

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Foreign Language Speaking and Writing Activities that are Easily Adapted to Various Proficiency Levels. (French, Spanish)

This activity give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary in French and Spanish. Very little prep needed. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Download directly to you Google Drive™ and start using it right away. Foreign Language Teaching, Teaching Vocabulary, Language Activities, Writing Alphabet Letters, Newsletter Template Free, Kindergarten Writing

Foreign Language Teaching

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This activity give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary in French and Spanish. Very little prep needed. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Download directly to you Google Drive™ and start using it right away.

Suggestions for Foreign Language Choice Board Options (French, Spanish) High School Spanish, Elementary Spanish, Elementary Schools, French Teacher

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Suggestions for Foreign Language Choice Board Options (French, Spanish)

These Google Slides™ activities give students opportunities to practice their verb forms in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. You just share with students. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics. Technology Problems, Technology World, Instructional Technology, Instructional Strategies, Problem Based Learning, Flipped Classroom

Technology Problems

Technology World

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These Google Slides™ activities give students opportunities to practice their verb forms in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. You just share with students. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics.

These Google Slides™ activities give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. You just share with students. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics. Classroom Inspiration, Classroom Ideas

Classroom Inspiration

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These Google Slides™ activities give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. You just share with students. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics.

These activities give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary and grammar structures in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics. French Lessons, Spanish 1

These activities give students opportunities to practice their vocabulary and grammar structures in French and Spanish. Absolutely no prep needed. Easily used for distance, hybrid, blended or in school learning and teaching. Get them in French and Spanish on a variety of topics.