I have added a parent resource tab that I will add websites for learning English and Spanish on to. I will also try to add research, books, and other helpful hints for learning a new language. I hope you visit it often to try the new resources I add.
Happy Monday!
Anna
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Sentence Stems
What are sentence stems you might ask?
They are supports in a classroom so that all learners can be successful. They can be used in many different contexts and all subjects. They are vital to have in a classroom where there are second language learners. They help to give the learners confidence in their writing or speaking.
Another great thing about sentence stems is that they are a form of accountability for the learners. IF they are posted in your room as guides for conversation, writing, or key vocabulary then learners will feel more success throughout the day. You, as the facilitator of learning, must also continually MODEL the use of the sentence stems throughout the day.
This is one example of sentence stems being used with a word bank.
You could also have sentence stems up for accountable talk during Daily 5, Science stations and discussions, Daily 5 Math. The sky is the limit.
REMEMBER: THE GOAL:
Providing support for all learners to be successful in communication their learning!
How do you use sentence stems? Do you have any examples to share?
They are supports in a classroom so that all learners can be successful. They can be used in many different contexts and all subjects. They are vital to have in a classroom where there are second language learners. They help to give the learners confidence in their writing or speaking.
Another great thing about sentence stems is that they are a form of accountability for the learners. IF they are posted in your room as guides for conversation, writing, or key vocabulary then learners will feel more success throughout the day. You, as the facilitator of learning, must also continually MODEL the use of the sentence stems throughout the day.
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| 1st grade classroom |
You could also have sentence stems up for accountable talk during Daily 5, Science stations and discussions, Daily 5 Math. The sky is the limit.
REMEMBER: THE GOAL:
Providing support for all learners to be successful in communication their learning!
How do you use sentence stems? Do you have any examples to share?
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Commit to the the Crease!
We have been in a fast and furious mode both at school and at home. This past weekend I had a most wonderful experience! I attended the Dinah Zike On the Road foldable training. Foldables are a very kinesthetic way of learning.
One of the big aha's of the weekend is that to use foldables you must really dig deep into your curriculum, really understand the goals of what you are teaching so that you can chunk it into comprehensible pieces and look for ways to support your language learners using the foldables. We looked at foldables being used in notebooks. As my district is moving more towards formative and authentic summative assessment, foldables can used in a portfolio of learning.
Now with all things, sometimes it is difficult to give control to the students. However, one of the biggest benefits about making learning 3-D is the learner is able to manipulate the paper and knowledge.
When modeling how to do the foldable, remember:
* Close enough is good enough
* Commit to the crease - it will all be just fine.
This is one of the many presentation/final project boards that were on display. It has flaps on the sides as well. This was an on-going project and really showed the different learning that occurred during the book study.
How could you use a project board like this?
One of the big aha's of the weekend is that to use foldables you must really dig deep into your curriculum, really understand the goals of what you are teaching so that you can chunk it into comprehensible pieces and look for ways to support your language learners using the foldables. We looked at foldables being used in notebooks. As my district is moving more towards formative and authentic summative assessment, foldables can used in a portfolio of learning.
Now with all things, sometimes it is difficult to give control to the students. However, one of the biggest benefits about making learning 3-D is the learner is able to manipulate the paper and knowledge.
When modeling how to do the foldable, remember:
* Close enough is good enough
* Commit to the crease - it will all be just fine.
This is one of the many presentation/final project boards that were on display. It has flaps on the sides as well. This was an on-going project and really showed the different learning that occurred during the book study.
How could you use a project board like this?
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Angela Maiers
This evening after school we had the privilege of having Angela Maiers at my school to help us get a handle on Twitter. She is very inspiring and helped me think differently yet again.
This summer I read her book The Passion Driven Classroom after hearing her at my district's summer conference which has inspired me to structure my Girl Scout troop around it's main points.
How do you use Twitter?
I used it in grad school to help me stay abreast of the most current educational issues so that I would be able to contribute to conversations.
However tonight, it was made very clear that part of being part of Twitter is finding your community, taking a risk and SHARING. What you are doing in your classroom, school, life, could help someone else. In turn, there are millions of people out there who share their lives. I found that I was thinking about who I am. What do I want to learn about? What do I have to share? What are my PASSIONS? As I begin to answer these questions, I think I will be able to better focus my efforts on Twitter.
What do I need to make this happen?
I need to answer the above questions.
I need to explore Twitter and its management - such as Lists and Hashtags
I need to be willing to take a risk and share as well as ask questions
Have a great night!
Anna
This summer I read her book The Passion Driven Classroom after hearing her at my district's summer conference which has inspired me to structure my Girl Scout troop around it's main points.
How do you use Twitter?
I used it in grad school to help me stay abreast of the most current educational issues so that I would be able to contribute to conversations.
However tonight, it was made very clear that part of being part of Twitter is finding your community, taking a risk and SHARING. What you are doing in your classroom, school, life, could help someone else. In turn, there are millions of people out there who share their lives. I found that I was thinking about who I am. What do I want to learn about? What do I have to share? What are my PASSIONS? As I begin to answer these questions, I think I will be able to better focus my efforts on Twitter.
What do I need to make this happen?
I need to answer the above questions.
I need to explore Twitter and its management - such as Lists and Hashtags
I need to be willing to take a risk and share as well as ask questions
Have a great night!
Anna
Sunday, September 2, 2012
First Week Down
We have welcomed all of our new students and had a successful week. Assessments are in progress and I can't wait to talk with teachers to help them analyze their data and formulate focused instruction for our ELL's and our Dual Language students. As part of this I am continuing my hunt of iPad apps as well great RtI interventions for our second language learners. If you have used something successfully in the past, please share here.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ana-lombas-spanish-for-kids/id385509506?mt=8
There are a couple of apps I am currently working with. I really like Ana Lomba's apps that read stories to the learners in Spanish, but can be read in English too. Some are free, some aren't. I'm enjoying the free ones right now.
I am also investigating Español Lectura mágica. This seems like an in-depth app and I'll be testing it with my kiddos as well as have some of teachers try it with their learners at school.
The group of ESL Elementary facilitators I work with are a great group of ladies. We plan to have an e-newsletter this year with help strategies, teacher examples, as well as a group twitter account. As soon as we have this set up, please follow us. I am really excited about this idea and can't wait to see how it all turns out this year.
Have a great rest of the long weekend and second week of school.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ana-lombas-spanish-for-kids/id385509506?mt=8There are a couple of apps I am currently working with. I really like Ana Lomba's apps that read stories to the learners in Spanish, but can be read in English too. Some are free, some aren't. I'm enjoying the free ones right now.
I am also investigating Español Lectura mágica. This seems like an in-depth app and I'll be testing it with my kiddos as well as have some of teachers try it with their learners at school.
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| http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-spanish-reading-magic/id458648992?mt=8 |
The group of ESL Elementary facilitators I work with are a great group of ladies. We plan to have an e-newsletter this year with help strategies, teacher examples, as well as a group twitter account. As soon as we have this set up, please follow us. I am really excited about this idea and can't wait to see how it all turns out this year.
Have a great rest of the long weekend and second week of school.
Friday, August 24, 2012
iPAD apps
As we are getting started with the year I have been looking for Spanish Apps for our Dual Language classrooms.
I found a list on MommyMaestra that has a list of 5 apps. I have included the link here for you. I am still learning how to make it work as an actual link. I'll fix it as soon as I learn how. This is a wonderful blog to follow for resources and research.
http://www.mommymaestra.com/2012/07/5-spanish-apps-for-kids.html
Have a great Friday
I found a list on MommyMaestra that has a list of 5 apps. I have included the link here for you. I am still learning how to make it work as an actual link. I'll fix it as soon as I learn how. This is a wonderful blog to follow for resources and research.
http://www.mommymaestra.com/2012/07/5-spanish-apps-for-kids.html
Have a great Friday
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
My principal just sent this graphic to all of the dual language teachers at my school. I think it is really cool and could be used in many different ways in the classroom.
I'm not sure where it come from but was sent in an email from Grisel Gallardo. If you know more about where the original came from please let me know.
Some of the ways off the top of my head are:
1. To introduce different technology tools
2. To have at the computer/iPAD station as a reference tool
3. To brainstorm ways to use the different tools
How would you use this tool?
On to more school prep. Have a great day.
I'm not sure where it come from but was sent in an email from Grisel Gallardo. If you know more about where the original came from please let me know.
Some of the ways off the top of my head are:
1. To introduce different technology tools
2. To have at the computer/iPAD station as a reference tool
3. To brainstorm ways to use the different tools
How would you use this tool?
On to more school prep. Have a great day.
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