This post will show you all the exciting and fun activities for Spanish class that involve speaking practice and - even better - how to conduct speaking quizzes and assessments in world language. Let's dive in! So what do my speaking quizzes look like? In a house unit for example, 3 … [Read more...] about Speaking Activities and Assessments for World Language
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Integrated Performance Assessments for World Language
Today, we are looking at integrated performance assessments to solve the final piece of the puzzle with your curriculum. As mentioned before, you have a lot of options for assessment. But the one that I'm the most familiar with, as well as what's regarded really as the most proficiency-oriented. … [Read more...] about Integrated Performance Assessments for World Language
3 Easy Comprehensible Input Activities You Can Try Tomorrow
Today is especially for beginners or people who are looking for a quick activity that they can use do tomorrow but still rocks for both students and teachers. When you're new to CI or transitioning to proficiency-oriented instruction, it's important to have a few easy comprehensible input activities … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Comprehensible Input Activities You Can Try Tomorrow
How to Use Picture Talks in World Language Class
Today is so exciting - we're learning how to use picture talks as a powerhouse activity in your proficiency-oriented world language class! It's my favorite beginner-friendly comprehensible input activity for teachers new to this approach. Students love this fun Spanish and French activity and you … [Read more...] about How to Use Picture Talks in World Language Class
Weekend Chat Activities for Spanish and French Class
In my French 2 and Spanish 1 class, weekend chat was hands-down my secret weapon! It's my favorite low prep, beginner-friendly comprehensible input technique. This post will show you all my proficiency-oriented instruction routines and tricks incorporating weekend chat activities into Spanish and … [Read more...] about Weekend Chat Activities for Spanish and French Class
Roadmap to Proficiency-Oriented Instruction | Teaching with Comprehensible Input (Without Going Nuts)
Have you ever wondered….if teaching with comprehensible input through proficiency-oriented instruction is best practice, then why does it feel SO DANG HARD?! This post on how to transition gracefully to proficiency through a practical, *finally* sustainable path is here to help. This … [Read more...] about Roadmap to Proficiency-Oriented Instruction | Teaching with Comprehensible Input (Without Going Nuts)
