Preaching To Acquire

Some words from my exhausted teacher heart today.

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I explain what a clip chat (movie talk) is and some different strategies to help make it successful in your classes. Plus, I share the benefits of following this activity up with a write and discuss and how you can extend the content

I share my take on the traditional idea of PQA as well as suggestions for personalizing other input activities with whole class and individual questions.

I explain what a visual survey is and how to implement it in your language classroom. Plus, I share a fun little oral review game to do with multiple pictures.

I explain what a picture walk is and how to use it to deliver CI in your language classroom.

A little New Year reflection and reminder.

This can be used with any text, topic, or input you've worked with in class.

I wanted to make a quick episode to update you all on some things I've been struggling with and the lessons I'm learning. I'm working on being vulnerable and courageous (thanks Brené Brown) so here it is. You are not alone. We can do this. Thanks for listening to my heart.

I share with you a few ways I naturally discuss grammar in class and how I handle sending my 8th grade students to a traditional high school that focuses on vocabulary and grammar.

I'll share my tips for bringing less work home and all about the daily instructional framework that I've implemented this year to reduce planning time.