by Kara Parker | Oct 17, 2017 | Units, Vocabulary Building
Thought I’d share two simple ways I changed vocabulary lists as I transitioned to a more learner-centered class. Read on for the download and some tips to use them! “How do you create a vocabulary list when each student pulls different words and...
by Kara Parker | Jun 22, 2017 | 3 Activities, Interpretive Listening, Interpretive Reading
Interpretive Reading or Listening This is a 21st Century skill that they need. When asked to create something, they need to be able to look at examples to figure out what makes one good. This activity promotes this thinking, instead of a teacher “telling”...
by Kara Parker | May 19, 2017 | 3 Activities, Listening, Reading, What's New
The Interpretive Mode. I have more questions than I have answers about this mode. But I do know this! I want to make them mimic what learners will encounter in the real world as much as I can in a World Language classroom. I have included some tasks and lesson...
by Kara Parker | Apr 17, 2017 | 3 Activities, Interpretive Reading, Reading, Techy Stuff, What's New
Highlighting is one of my top go-to interpretive reading activities. Today I will review an app for Apple devices and Chrome. Let’s see how highlighting can go digital! I blogged about this “Highlight Away” activity before… It was Idea #71 in...
by Megan Smith | Jan 15, 2017 | iPads, Reading, Technology, Techy Stuff, What's New
I try to offer a variety of reading for students – it stretches them to see new things and connects to more kids! Articles, infographics, tweets… if native speakers are reading it, then I’m going to consider using it for my classes. Here’s an...
by Kara Parker | Nov 28, 2016 | Conferences, Speaking, What's New
I love adding to my “adaptable activities” teacher toolbox! Tori Gilbert – @vgilbertTEACH – gave a simple activity idea that I can easily use in class for a variety of topics. Check it out! First, here’s the session description –...
