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Circumlocution
Circumlocution is the description of a word or concept when you can’t think of the word. Circumlocution is used to prevent communication breakdown and to remain in the target language. Encourage students to find ways to describe the word if they can’t remember it and teach them repair strategies that equip them for communication so they are less likely to revert to L1.
Here is a great article about Circumlocution that gives some additional ideas. Many public libraries as well as your school library may have a subscription to Jstor so you can read the entire article for free.
http://www.jstor.org/pss/344713
Here is a great article about Circumlocution that gives some additional ideas. Many public libraries as well as your school library may have a subscription to Jstor so you can read the entire article for free.
http://www.jstor.org/pss/344713
| circumlocution guide words.pdf |
| circumlocution level 1 examples.pdf |
| circumlocution level 2 examples.pdf |
| places crossword using circumlocution.pdf |
Speaking
Accountability in Paired Exercises
Types of Paired Activities: Pictures only, Pictures and words, Word only
Students fold paper in half along dotted line. Student A will start by looking at pictures or words / Student B looks at the questions. Student B asks A the question. Student A uses the picture or words to help answer correctly. Next Student A asks questions while B looks at pictures.
Students fold paper in half along dotted line. Student A will start by looking at pictures or words / Student B looks at the questions. Student B asks A the question. Student A uses the picture or words to help answer correctly. Next Student A asks questions while B looks at pictures.
| ape instructions for students.pptx |
| paired pic clothing dem pronouns spanish.doc |
| paired pic clothing dem pronouns english.doc |
| paired pic word activity present tense.doc |
| paired preterite imperfect activity.doc |
| adjective clause paired acitvity.doc |
Participation Stamp Page
Encourage participation by giving a productivity grade (stamp page). I give stamps for students who answer questions in the target language, share in the target language, write answers on the board in the TL, etc. Students actively participate as they are motivated to do so. Michaels is a great place to pick up stamps for $1.
| stamp page 15 stamps.doc |
| stamp page 10 stamps.doc |
Writing
Free Write Rules & Journal Topics
| freewrite rules.ppt |
| freewrite rules handout.doc |
| freewrite sheet.doc |
| freewrite sheet - student absent.doc |
| journal topics.pdf |
Comic Strip & Avatar Instructions
I have done the comic strip two ways: 1) Assigned entire comic creation as homework 2) Day 1: Students wrote a script on paper dividing it into 4 scenes and finished script for homework. Day 2: I took students to computer lab in class and they completed comic using their script they had already written.
| make a comic homework.doc |
| comic in class computer lab instructions.doc |
| avatar instructions for mac.docx |
| avatar instructions use cellphone.docx |
Listening
The following activity uses UT Proficiency Exercises www.laits.utexas.edu/spe/
| gusta listening practice activity.doc |
Mi Vida Loca Worksheets www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/mividaloca/
You can find additional worksheets for the episodes at: http://sites.google.com/site/bgirmann/home/mi-vida-loca
view this website to get an idea for how you can make this an at home assignment.
http://betontes-spanish-classes.wikispaces.com/Mi+Vida+Loca
view this website to get an idea for how you can make this an at home assignment.
http://betontes-spanish-classes.wikispaces.com/Mi+Vida+Loca
| mi vida loca questions ep 1-8.docx |
| episodie 11 ws.docx |
| episodio 16 ws.docx |
YouTube Videos (use Real Player to download to computer if site blocked at school)
- Mi Dulce Niña (Na Na Na) Music Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoLJDxvO3Z4
- Cascarones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JELnFhtwvU0
- El Grito http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIcF_ziSlWU
- Central America Rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAupLjNTae0&feature=related
- South America Rap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw1H8aIhKNk&feature=related
- Spanish Alphabet Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MJbHmgaeDM
- Buenos Días Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J88kvyuTwpU
| cumbia song - mi dulce nina music video fill in blanks.doc |
| cumbia song - mi dulce nina music video lyrics filled in.doc |
TPR (Total Physical Response)
Students learn through listening and respond physically to the words of the teacher. Great for beginners.
Could use first days of school to teach common commands you use in class (take out, pass, open, close, etc.). Can use to introduce new vocabulary (body parts, prepositions, colors, adjectives, action verbs, etc.)
The TPR Process consists of six steps:
1. The instructor models new vocabulary (demonstrates actions described in the target language),
only three new words at a time as students follow along with actions.
2. The instructor delays modeling, using the pause between the narrative and students’ reaction
to assess how much more modeling is needed. Instructor can stop modeling to access how students are doing.
3. Once students are reacting to narratives without hesitation and with no modeling, the instructor
moves on to three more new words but continues to recycle old items throughout.
4. The instructor presents novel commands (unexpected combinations of familiar vocabulary). Then he/she presents chain commands (linking 2-3 shorter commands together); students do not perform the action until the instructor has stopped saying the entire chain.
5. The instructor varies the group size by addressing just the girls and then the boys, the
right side of the room and the left, a few volunteers at front, etc. As one group performs, the other watches.
6. The instructor provides a formative assessment of the material. At first this may involve
simply having students close their eyes and perform actions so the instructor can gauge
hesitation and accuracy among individuals.
Below are the first 10 lessons that our school district uses in Level 1 Spanish. I have also included a few other lessons that are thematic so you can see how we use TPR for shapes, school supplies, etc.
Could use first days of school to teach common commands you use in class (take out, pass, open, close, etc.). Can use to introduce new vocabulary (body parts, prepositions, colors, adjectives, action verbs, etc.)
The TPR Process consists of six steps:
1. The instructor models new vocabulary (demonstrates actions described in the target language),
only three new words at a time as students follow along with actions.
2. The instructor delays modeling, using the pause between the narrative and students’ reaction
to assess how much more modeling is needed. Instructor can stop modeling to access how students are doing.
3. Once students are reacting to narratives without hesitation and with no modeling, the instructor
moves on to three more new words but continues to recycle old items throughout.
4. The instructor presents novel commands (unexpected combinations of familiar vocabulary). Then he/she presents chain commands (linking 2-3 shorter commands together); students do not perform the action until the instructor has stopped saying the entire chain.
5. The instructor varies the group size by addressing just the girls and then the boys, the
right side of the room and the left, a few volunteers at front, etc. As one group performs, the other watches.
6. The instructor provides a formative assessment of the material. At first this may involve
simply having students close their eyes and perform actions so the instructor can gauge
hesitation and accuracy among individuals.
Below are the first 10 lessons that our school district uses in Level 1 Spanish. I have also included a few other lessons that are thematic so you can see how we use TPR for shapes, school supplies, etc.
| tpr and tprs overview.pdf |
| tpr lessons 1-3.doc |
| tpr lesson 4 and 5 body parts.doc |
| tpr lessons 6-10.doc |
| tpr lesson 14 shapes.doc |
| tpr lessons 27-28 some school supplies.doc |
| tpr lesson 30 prepositions.doc |
Reading
Free Voluntary Reading (FVR)
Dr. Stephen Krashen argues that Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) programs are a very effective way of building fluency in a language. It is a source of vocabulary and spelling development as well as helps students understand sophisticated phrases.
I received an Innovative Teacher Grant from my district's educational foundation to purchase additional books. I have attached my application for your reference so if you ever get an opportunity to apply for a grant you have a good foundation. Prior to receiving this grant which allowed me to increase my library greatly, I purchased new and used books on my own or used my limited department budget. On my own, I got books from Barnes and Noble and the children sections in used book stores.
For more ideas on leveling your books go to:http://profesoraloca.blogspot.com/2008/05/library.html
I received an Innovative Teacher Grant from my district's educational foundation to purchase additional books. I have attached my application for your reference so if you ever get an opportunity to apply for a grant you have a good foundation. Prior to receiving this grant which allowed me to increase my library greatly, I purchased new and used books on my own or used my limited department budget. On my own, I got books from Barnes and Noble and the children sections in used book stores.
For more ideas on leveling your books go to:http://profesoraloca.blogspot.com/2008/05/library.html
| During Silent Reading Instructions.ppt |
| Leveling Books.docx |
| ACTFL proficiency guidelines.doc |
| Grant application for freereading library.doc |
Reading Story Online
| cuento website reading.doc |
Quizzes from Authentic Magazines
Students always love doing quizzes. Find quizzes in Spanish magazines and define words students don't know. Cover or cross out anything you may find inappropriate for the classroom. I have attached a few quizzes I found in Seventeen in Spanish and in some teen magazines I picked up while in Panama.
| passionate spanish quiz.pdf |
| handwriting spanish quiz.pdf |
| handwriting spanish quiz w definitions.pdf |
| dreams spanish writing.pdf |
| ciberbullying spanish article.pdf |
