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Formative Assessment in a Proficiency-Based Class
Over the years, formative assessments was another aspect that changed as I transitioned to...
Why I Still Love Stamp Sheets
About 8 years ago, I blogged about my "Stamp Sheets." In fact, it was "Idea 45" on Creative...
5 things to consider when writing a CAN-DO statement
Daily objectives (can-do statements) are one of the biggest game changers for me over the years!...
Trying something new? It’s ok to jump right in OR start slow!
It's the time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and renewed motivation... but then, just like...
AP Themes Aren’t Just for AP Classes… Introduce Them Early
The AP themes for teaching World Languages are BIG. If you're not familiar with them, here they...
Let’s talk about Halloween.
When I was living in Spain, there were many times that I needed to explain my traditions and...
Unit Vocabulary “Lists” – not created by the teacher
Thought I'd share two simple ways I changed vocabulary lists as I transitioned to a more...
First Days, First Impressions
There's a lot to do the first week of class, but what we choose to include in our first lessons...
Spanish, French, German… oh my! (more downloads)
Do your students understand your questions? It's easy for students to get most of what you say but...
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