#langchat Archive

#LangChat is dedicated to the discussion of topics associated with issues and trends in world language instruction and learning. Educators, administrators, learners, and aficionados of world languages are encouraged to participate and share their experiences and input on various topics such as new ways to teach vocabulary, using music in the language classroom, and making standards-based grading valid. This chat is also unique in that it brings together language educators worldwide and from different contexts (elementary, secondary, higher education, etc.) and languages.

Thursday March 9, 2017
8:00 PM EST

  • ChicagoTPRS Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Our Spring meeting for TPRS/CI Chicago will be on Saturday 3/18/17 in Winnetka, IL #langchat #TPRS #CI #ACTFL #csctfl17
  • participatechat Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKw6v4
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Good evening and welcome to #langchat! Tonight we’re talking input.
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Let us know who you are, where/what you teach, and if you’re at #csctfl17! If not, what are you looking forward to this weekend? #langchat
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
    My phone just chimed to remind me that it's time for #langchat!!! Can you believe the AP test is around the corner??
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
    NO I am in panic mode! #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
    I'm Megan, French 2-AP in Detroit. Looking forward to some r&r this weekend but I wish I was at #csctfl17! #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Bonsoir de Boston! Rebecca MS French. Looking forward to making Nutella hamentaschen with an old friend this weekend. #langchat #Purim2017
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Me too!!! I'm like HERE'S ALL THE INPUT!!!! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraWienhold Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! I am on my way (riding) into Chicago for #csctfl17 Allison, Spanish #deptof1 in Iowa
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Bill! Spanish 1/2 Indiana. Sad I’m not at #csctfl17 :( #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Well we're glad you're at #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • mmeshep Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Lisa, French teacher in MO. Last year I was tweeting with the #langchat royalty but this year I'm off to an IB conference in Houston.
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Bonsoir #langchat! Laura from NC, HS French. Just got in from Parent teacher conferences.
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I'm Sarah from WA teaching Spanish 1, 3, 4 #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Hola! Amanda from Lawrence, Ks. Spanish levels 1-2. Looking forward to a day w/o Ss tomorrow & then some rest 😁 #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I am Maris in MD and #notatcsctfl #langchat. I teach MS and US Spanish 2. This weekend I will recover from my field trip today!
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I remember! I wish we could hang & have a verre this year. #langchat
    In reply to @mmeshep
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Had those last week! Hope it went well. #langchat
    In reply to @LauraErinParker
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hola Maris! #langchat Excited to see what you have to offer tonight!
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! Rose, K-5 Spanish (& French sometimes), Rochester NY. Thanks for these awesome convos & connections!!
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Elizabeth in IL. I teach French and Spanish many 1-3. I'm at home now, but I'll be at csctfl17 tomorrow. #langchat
  • profedenham Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    I'm Bill Denham From Charleston WV and I teach HS Spanish #langchat
  • cp_loveitaly Mar 9 @ 8:03 PM EST
    I am Cristina, I teach Italian in New Jersey, grades 9 and 10 #langchat
  • vspanishpodcast Mar 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Tweet lots of wisdom for us! #langchat
    In reply to @PalacMrs
  • ksipes129 Mar 9 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Kim from N. IN, Spanish 1 & Heritage. Hanging out in hotel getting ready for a big day at #csctfl17 . #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:05 PM EST
    French Mount Vernon, WA recovering from earlier migraine Week-end: Providing feedback on projects created by app-smashing #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Aaaand so begins the five thousand tabs I'll have open by the end of this chat. App-smashing?! #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:05 PM EST
    I know!! What apps?! #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Glad to see so many friendly faces tonight on #langchat! Q1 coming up!
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Don't forget we work in Q/A format, so include A1 with your answer! #langchat
  • meglet22 Mar 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi #langchat I'm Megan from PA, I teach Sp 1 and 2
  • tmsengel Mar 9 @ 8:06 PM EST
    #langchat I teach Italian in NJ, grade 9-11 and AP
    In reply to @cp_loveitaly
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Q1 Q1 What factors do you use to evaluate a potential input source - new or existing? #langchat
  • JohnstonL60 Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi, I'm Lynn teach French and Spanish to middle schoolers, in rainy Seattle. #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Excited for tonight's chat because projects were part of summative step in a high-input unit on Identity & Foods. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 Is it interesting and how much do I have to modify it for the input to be comprehensible #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 comprehensibility! OR lesson potential in pre-teaching vocab to get to using the input #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: purpose for reading/analyzing, interaction among Ss, & product @ the end. #langchat
  • mmeshep Mar 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 I prefer authentic, comprehensible, high-interest, culturally rich #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi! #langchat Viviana from Louisiana. Spanish for the Middles.
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Purpose is important! And knowing what we want the input to lead to! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: I try to evaluate input on comprehensibility and relevance to topic/student interest #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: I find authentic texts and then look at text features, vocabulary complexity, and evaluate structures (tense, connectors,etc) #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    #langchat We used @tellagami My School Avatar & @WeVideo Student voice & choice through input & tech. CI meets Tech: Shocking!
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @tellagami, @WeVideo
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: does it help me & my Ss reach the communication goal #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    I have GOT to beef up my pre-teaching of vocab strategy. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 and personalization potential #langchat
  • joyeuse212 Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Jennifer, French tchr in MO, sadly not at #csctfl17, looking forward to serving at my church this weekend #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    can I say that I am over edit the task not the text?! WHY NOT EDIT THE TEXT TOO SOMETIMES?! #langchat #sorryforyelling
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • srtafenton Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Hi #langchat, I teach Spanish 1 and 2 in Florida. I'm currently at Spanish competition with a group of students!
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:09 PM EST
    sometimes it takes WEEKS to get to using a good source of input, but SO worth it #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: Must also fit topic/purpose of class focus. But I want to be sure it fits my kids' proficiency level or just above (i+1) #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Yes! Key word is sometimes - but sometimes a good resource needs tweaking! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 Ideally it keeps us on track with the unit theme. I veer off into "oh, that's neat" territory far too easily. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 I also try to find ways to deliver input so that it's not just coming from me, but that's much harder. How to vary?? #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    story of my year so far! Just blogged about it! https://t.co/k79suvphNl #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @welangley
  • srtafenton Mar 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 I want input that can be an authentic model for what ss will eventually create on output #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: HF vocab, interesting, relevant, level appropriate #langchat Oh, and intuition. I speak to the Middles
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I do that a LOT in AP! #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 May I (also) answer with a naïve question? How is choosing input different from choosing an #authres? #langchat #whatdidimiss
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    and while I love a good #authres as much as everyone else, all of the reading input doesn't have to be #authres #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Input can come from teacher too! PQA, TPRS stories, etc. #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:12 PM EST
    #langchat A1 Agree! Our resource folders are full, but I have learned to glean better. We can't throw everything at sts.
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    you can also write your own input. I do that with a lot of stories, CI etc #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I choose appropriate input to work towards #authres #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    In fact, most of my kids get their major input from me. That's why I want to know how to change it up! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Embedded readings! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MmeBlouwolff
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:13 PM EST
    it can be hard to edit the resources we have. In terms of how many we use #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72, @MmeBlouwolff
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Why, though? the input we give to Ss differentiates because we can change input on the fly to meet Ss needs #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Now that I'm in year 3 of my "new" units, I can see how I need to separate the wheat from the chaff a lot better. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1 Input resources should meet student interests as well. Some infographics & topics are too adult-focused. Balance is key. #langchat
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Me too! I sometimes feel only I can provide truly CI for my novices #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Plus it's hard sometimes to find #authres that are repetitive enough to get the language to stick. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: for listening input, I like to find videos that replicate what students watch in English or really horrible vlogger clips #langchat
  • DrodHEHS Mar 9 @ 8:14 PM EST
    People who speak multiple languages make the best employees for one big reason https://t.co/NJxmKagHlL #langchat #polygot
  • mmeshep Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 #authres can be a great springboard for input from T. Ex. T discusses infographic, asks S's personalized ?'s, etc. #langchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat 10 Facts you Must Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career https://t.co/OG8sswFB3s
  • massignmenthelp Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat #learnbetter #lidchat 5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor https://t.co/KM38333Kxz
  • joyeuse212 Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: Comprehensibility & usefulness. Otherwise Ss become very cranky. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    But can it? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MlleSulewski
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    true, I just think it has become too much of a mantra when it can be ok to edit the text too! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I think it can as long as its comprehensible! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @Marishawkins
  • JohnstonL60 Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 anything learned enters the brain through 5 senses, use as many as possible when inputting eyes,ears,gestures, smell and taste? #langchat
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1: I look for input relevant to unit theme/specific structures targeted. Sometimes I adapt an #authres to meet Ss level #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:15 PM EST
    I think that's ok especially for novices. Maybe less for Interm. #langchat
    In reply to @PalacMrs, @MlleSulewski
  • ChicagoTPRS Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Our Spring meeting for TPRS/CI Chicago land will be on Saturday 3/18/17 in Winnetka, IL #langchat #TPRS #CI #ACTFL #csctfl17
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 #langchat Perhaps, but exposure to language beyond teacher talk can promote curiosity &risk taking. One in awhile
    In reply to @PalacMrs, @MlleSulewski
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I like to mix it up. I find that my students do better with both #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I agree! Just have to find the right resources. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • PRHSspanish Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Have you seen the #scolt17 auction items?! 🏆 #langchat https://t.co/KtI5ldam2z
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Q2 on its way! #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Umm, I have a baby missing in some bathwater somewhere! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Q2 Q2 What strategies do you use to have students demonstrate their comprehension during listening/viewing input #langchat
  • _SCOLT_ Mar 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Have you seen the #scolt17 auction items?! 🏆 #langchat https://t.co/ZJwNG4YTAo https://t.co/O6POK2YEST
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:17 PM EST
    YES, this is exactly it! #langchat
    • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:16 PM EST
      I need a bigger repertoire for providing input so I don't bore them or me.
      In reply to @welangley, @MlleSulewski
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1. Answer. Comprehension. Questions. In. L1. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 yes/no, either/no, multiple choice, open response = progressive interaction #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    @AATFrench Resource Wiki, Pinterest boards YouTube have good resources curated for all types of input #langchat #shamlessplugg
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @AATFrench
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 Would love to have them create something, like in an IPA, but don't want to mix modes for an assessment. Unclear for parents. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2 When I do a TPRS story or PQA, everyone has to answer my questions! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: for listening I love @EDpuzzle! For my online readings I also love embedding questions and polls using @activelylearn! #langchat
    In reply to @EDpuzzle, @activelylearn
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: I've used screen shots and ask kids to reorder them and summarize what happened - L1 and then L2 to learn/practice vocab. #langchat
  • vspanishpodcast Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Episodio 224: Estar hasta en la sopa https://t.co/uIosliqzo4 #learnspanish #spanish #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Classic Circling! Differentiate by asking y/n e/o Qs to slower processors, ask open response to faster processors #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 I am trying to do more hold-ups (Y/N cards, etc.) and sorting cards so that there's a hands-on aspect to go w/ my text or video #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: lately I've been digging Ss drawing to show comprehension. Did with a song/legend in Sp2 this week. Pleased w/ results #langchat
  • marthaca82 Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A1 it is relevant. Can it help my Ss discover grammar points. Does it have images? Can it help them inference voc ? #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2: interact w text (audio/video/written) physically, on paper, speaking. Depends on text, depends on final product #langchat
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 I follow the @actfl keys' example. There are 4 Sections: Main idea Vocab Important Details Inferences #langchat
    In reply to @actfl
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 Sometimes for listening I"ll do a circle what you hear, spot the aspects of culture. Always want focus to be on lang though #langchat
  • srtafenton Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 mostly L1 use or pictures to show comprehension. More difficult the listening=more MC/TF and less free response #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 Create Google docs/slides with text & links/pictures. @ThingLink_EDU images w/marked up pictures to support comprehension. #langchat
    In reply to @ThingLink_EDU
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: we used white boards to write or draw...before they were confiscated for graffiti. Choral responses, exit tickets, partners #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:20 PM EST
    do you have kids answer in L2? I found that some kids in Sp2 struggling w ? Words more so. Trying to balance now #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    #langchat A2 Y/N questions and TPR actions can be the first steps of demonstrating comprehension without verbal or written output
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I love manipulatives! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • marthaca82 Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 quick formative assessments tickets out are my favorite or pause and check for understanding. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2b. I also use T/F, correct false statement, finish statements, take notes, respond to prompt w/ info from interpretive source #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2 I tend not to give anything when I'm providing CI, because I want focus to be on comprehension, not what ? to answer on paper #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    would love to see an example! #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72, @ThingLink_EDU
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Me too - ONCE they're made!!! #langchat #needahelper
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I've spent half my life cutting up stuff for manipulatives, I think. #neverending #somuchpaper #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @Marishawkins
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Also, answer in L2 when asking a story, answer in L1 when reading or listening to something other than me #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2c. Also when I circle vocab I can check for comprehension w/ questions I ask & Ss responses #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I do too!! And there is no way that I can save them for next year. I always forget what I made! #langchat 😝
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2 a quick “What does ‘spanish word’ mean?” is super quick and effective #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    yes I do and use them a TON! But kids still weren't getting them! #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7, @welangley
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2 For teaching new vocab I give students a paper with English on one side, TL on the other. They have to connect the word w/ def #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A2 #langchat Started food & identity unit w/props, pictures & used easy chunks w/circling, y/n, student movement for comprehension. Powerful
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:23 PM EST
    I'm not the only one who re-invents the wheel every time?! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 On occasion I like to assign hand gesture/action to specific vocab word so during input, Ss can gesture to show recognition #langchat
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    and if you're lucky enough to get them laminated or on cardstock <3 haha #teacherjoys #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MmeBlouwolff, @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I used to do this so much w elem school and keep forgetting to do so w my US kids! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I may or may not have invested in a personal paper-slicer for that very reason #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72, @MmeBlouwolff, @Marishawkins
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:25 PM EST
    @salaamay #langchat Can you see it?
    In reply to @salaamay
  • TweeterBham Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    CatherineKU72 : "A2 #langchat Started food & identity unit w/props, pictures & used easy chunks w/circling, y/n, s… https://t.co/9mRTh7jOnL)
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    there is no way! I don't think of them far enough in advance! #langchat
    In reply to @profe_z, @MlleSulewski, @MmeBlouwolff
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    We're cruising tonight! Q3 coming up! #langchat
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Joining in late. A2 have them talk to each other about what they just saw/heard. #langchat
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    I just started using hand motions to indicate specific tenses/moods. It's really helping my 3s learn the subjunctive #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Q3 Q3 What strategies do you use to have students demonstrate their comprehension of a written input source? #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3 I enjoy having Ss use different colors to highlight different elements within a text. #langchat
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3- key words and main idea in L1 for novices- summarize with a partner for intmd #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: L1 comp questions. L2 makes it so murky (for me) #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: I use ACTFL's guide for interpretive reading, but also will have kids draw pictures too #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 summarizing is great. volleyball reading, choral translation, draw pictures #langchat
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 Highlighting words they know (so I can see too) Make comparison betwn self and the info in the source Ask verbal ? #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:28 PM EST
    And by elements I mean comprehension, not grammatical features. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Not to mention that MS Ss' L1 is already murky sometimes! #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I have to be really judicious about illustrating; my K-5 kiddos draw SO MUCH & it gets boring fast #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: after a story input, I really like @GetKahoot 's newJumble feature to put sentences in order! #langchat
    In reply to @GetKahoot
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: standard questions. Also write/draw/pass (a la @MartinaBex), dictate & draw #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Looove the jumble feature! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @GetKahoot
  • ksipes129 Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: I love having them draw what they understand #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    I’ve been LOVING @martinabex independent textivities for working with texts/showing comp #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3: So many different ways - depends on resource. Favorite is venn diagram for cultural comparisons. #langchat
  • mmeshep Mar 9 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 I like T/F in L2 because discussion afterward creates additional opportunity for input. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 Match paragraphs to paraphrased sentences. #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 We use @NicoleNaditz's Group "Reading Salad" strategy. Different colored cards w/Opinion, Connection, Q?, Summary, Definition. #langchat
    In reply to @NicoleNaditz
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    probably the difference with US- they rarely get to draw in their classes! #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 I have my stds create their own comprehension questions after reading. Then they trade. Others' questions spur more thought.. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    hmm. Never used this. I'll have to check it out! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @GetKahoot
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    I've been having my 3's highlight different tenses/moods to draw their attn to the patterns and help with comprehension. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 I have the hardest time making reading of non-fiction texts engaging for my students. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 Once in a while we'll do a sound effect reading, but can't use that too much. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3: 2 Truths and a Lie is great fun @MartinaBex https://t.co/8V2WyPpkN8 #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:31 PM EST
    S1 reads a sentence in L2, S2 translates then reads the next sentence in L2, S1 translates then reads etc #langchat
    In reply to @salaamay
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 running dictation with a sequencing activity #langchat or just sequencing activities in general #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3b. Been using summary sentences in Comp language connecting to authentic text. Did this w/ a song that was pretty difficult #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Also I love @SenorG 's digital storytelling recap! I have kids use Snapchat as a photo editor to summarize reading! #langchat
    In reply to @SenorG
  • srtafenton Mar 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 I like asking S1 ss to match paragraph to summary in L2, helps model summarizing #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    I heard about this being used for infographics too and I loved it! #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7, @MartinaBex
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
    love running dictation! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 Write, draw, pass is always a blast. And running dictations! #langchat
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 graphic org, True/False + @MartinaBex's post on QAR has helped me create comp Qs and helped my Ss identify how to answer compQs #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    I love this for more of my literacy strategies that I am working on! Saving for later! #langchat
    • srtafenton Mar 9 @ 8:33 PM EST
      A3 I like asking S1 ss to match paragraph to summary in L2, helps model summarizing #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 Blind retells, one Ss tries to retell info w/o text a partner helps them when they get stuck (hint: it’s more for the helper S) #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A3 Food/ID unit Fr2 started w/novice supermarket ads>infographics>health article for 6th graders>short book= building confidence #langchat
  • marthaca82 Mar 9 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A1 I 5w most of the time when the input is introduced for the first time. From there we elaborate according to the task in mind. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Trivia is a great idea! #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A3: there's a drawing feature with @nearpod Going to break it out next week #langchat
    In reply to @nearpod
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    Q4 coming up now! Hint: it's about assessment! #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:36 PM EST
    #langchat For each section of reading, sts contribute 1 portion of salad: discuss, support. Colorful salad =great convo A3
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Q4 Q4 How do you take a grade for/assess interpretive without relying solely on comprehension questions? #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:37 PM EST
    A4 I’m going to go back to sequencing, you have to accept that they may get 1 wrong though and that throws everything off #langchat
  • dressurleben Mar 9 @ 8:37 PM EST
    We played the "Unfair Game" by @MartinaBex today. Was a huge hit! You need about 25 trivia questions and ZERO set up #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4 I feel weird about assessing input. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    I did that during my last evaluation and it was a BLAST! #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben, @MartinaBex
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4. Very interested in evolving in this area. Can't wait to see what others do #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4 Is there a problem with comprehension questions? What's the reason to assess interpretive otherwise? #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4 I try to follow the IPA guide for interpretive resources when assessing, but at that point is focus still input? #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: this is kinda hard for me. I try to focus on language gains. Rubrics help. #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Are we assessing input? or are we assessing the comp of the input? Comp check doesn’t mean comp questions #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 Stds can demonstrate by retelling w/ words or just pics. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: I started using personalized questions in Spanish. I know it isn't interpretive but I like asking them to apply what they read #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    my Ss LOVED the Unfair game!! #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben, @MlleSulewski, @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Great point! So maybe the better question is how to check for comprehension w/o comprehension questions #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • salaamay Mar 9 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 #langchat get them to make up what happened b4 the beginning of the story. Or add an extra character. Or a character sketch
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 b. I guess I also don't feel qualified to assess interpretive any other way than with questions. #langchat
  • salaamay Mar 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 #langchat character maps. Doing a speech as one of the characters. Writing a letter to one of the characters.
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
    ex: your teaching directions, give Ss a set of directions and a map, if they get to the intended dest. they comprehend #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Mar 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4: Depending on type, you could have students use what they learned. Ex: Solution to pollution from text on water pollution.#langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4 I'll throw it back to my highlight answer. Highlight what X thinks of Y in green, highlight what person A hates in yellow, etc. #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A1 Not comp questions, but HOT Qs, possible or impossible based on what we know from the input #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Yes! Love doing this with my 3s in our travel unit. #langchat
    • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:40 PM EST
      ex: your teaching directions, give Ss a set of directions and a map, if they get to the intended dest. they comprehend #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I always like this one. I would like to find other ways to assess comprehension that isn't always translating #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I rarely do translation as comp checks, or at least as formal assessment #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 just have to remember that assessing interpret. should be done in L1 to avoid errors caused by lack of L2 knowledge. #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    @MartinaBex 's site is going go get some heavy traffic tonight. Great to see you have solid resources. #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    And drawing. Draw as much as you understood. Nearpod is great for this #langchat
  • marthaca82 Mar 9 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Q4 input in Spanish questions in English. Re tell story, formulate opinions and persuade depends on the task. #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4 I like to do “who would say” or “who would do” #langchat
  • JessieOelke Mar 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    #langchat A4 Add a logical 4th/5th paragraph that could fit into the story.
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Then you get that “conditional tense” in lvl 1 even though it doesn’t come up until the end of lvl 2 or beginning of 3 #shhh #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A5 Sts could connect comprehension by showing connection to similar/dissimilar topic. Use 1st as jumping point: compare/contraste #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    I'm wondering if asking for a perspective shift would work; imagine this same scenario happened to a different person? #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    just curious...doesn't this then make it presentational in nature? #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    We rarely, rarely read fiction so I'm stumped here. #langchat
    In reply to @dressurleben
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A4 #langchat those using drawings, if u have to assign a grade to it as an assessment, do you just count up the number of details provided?
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Right! This is my question. When does assessing comprehension turn into...output? #langchat
    In reply to @SraWilliams3, @JessieOelke
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:46 PM EST
    When it's in L2. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @SraWilliams3, @JessieOelke
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:46 PM EST
    For assessing comp? I don’t think so, I DO love the activity though! It’s more of a disguised grammar exercise #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Q5 coming up! This hour went quickly! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Q5 Q5 How do you sequence multiple input activities together to best prepare students to use language later on? #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:47 PM EST
    UNLESS you give a new scenario. The character is in a new situation and Ss write based on what they already know #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    You really should get more in to that. My stds have been killing it since we started reading more. #langchat
    • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:45 PM EST
      We rarely, rarely read fiction so I'm stumped here. #langchat
      In reply to @dressurleben
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    but don't we want sts to use the input and discuss in L2 at some pt? #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski, @SraWilliams3, @JessieOelke
  • ksipes129 Mar 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    with my novices I have a list of what they should have drawn. With my intermediates, I give pts for each detail. #langchat
    In reply to @profe_z
  • CatherineKU72 Mar 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5 Not all sts can draw to show comp. Like me. Look at what English/SocScience Ts fo. Let sts choose methods & create option list #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A5 usually listening listening listening reading reading reading listen to speak read to speak listen to write read to write #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5 I have a cycle that typically goes CI from me - reading - listening - writing - speaking #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5 FLOOD the input, use the language so much Ss have no choice but to know what the language means #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I have found that I have to prepare students for the input activities by preteaching. Sts and I get more out of each source #langchat
  • SenorG Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A4: So many options! Start w Can Do statments=> get creative w HOW to go beyond testing comprehension #langchat
  • salaamay Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A5 #langchat Ss listen without reading to what they are going to read take https://t.co/wgIfKx0oDu with a partner then read
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
    I would love to create embedded readings to prepare Ss to interact w/ #authres! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • vspanishpodcast Mar 9 @ 8:49 PM EST
  • profe_z Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 I don't follow a specific sequence everytime per se, but I think having variety in input is super important #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5: change b/t list and reading w/frequent Brain Breaks. Processing is taxing #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    yes. But do we want to sometimes assess interpretive on its own? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski, @JessieOelke
  • SenorG Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5: non-answer answer bc I really just want to share this choose-your-own-adventure tool: Twine https://t.co/zMuj0NhwYy #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I try but it takes a LOT to boil down an #authres sometimes #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @Marishawkins
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Yes yes yes! But if I'm assessing comprehension, I'm going to ask questions in L1. For anything else, L2. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
    @alenord and @secottrell have some great thoughts on primacy/recency to that end! #langchat
    In reply to @alenord, @SECottrell
    • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:50 PM EST
      A5: change b/t list and reading w/frequent Brain Breaks. Processing is taxing #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I'm recovering from graded reader trauma early in my teaching career... #langchat
    In reply to @ShannonRRuiz
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    yes- I think sometimes too many stop there (myself included) #langchat
    In reply to @SraWilliams3, @MmeBlouwolff, @MlleSulewski, @JessieOelke
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 I really am trying more to load new stuff (ie input) at the beginning of the hour to catch Ss at their best #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5. Working on this. Currently working on gradually asking Ss to produce output. Scaffolded #langchat
  • SenorG Mar 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    I can't take credit for the snapchat idea; we watch our students and they show us how to make lang authentic 4 them #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • JessieOelke Mar 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    #langchat A4 From @MartinaBex. Select images that both do & dont match rdng. Ss circle image that relates 2 stry & copy sent 2 match.
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5 I'm always a fan of giving Ss the language they need. PQA is great scaffolding; the language is all in the question. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:52 PM EST
    or you could also edit the text some 😉 haha! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @MlleSulewski
  • EduGladiators Mar 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    💡Join us Saturday #EduGladiators series "4Cs of Success" continues with CRITICAL THINKING! #GlobalEdChat #memspachat #langchat #mdeschat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    But then you have to find ANOTHER #authres. And another...and... #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @SraWilliams3, @MlleSulewski, @JessieOelke
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    And I think going to writing before speaking lets them process information at a more comfortable rate #langchat
  • profe_robbins Mar 9 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Was so excited for #langchat but so tired I forgot #teacherprobs
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Can it be time for takeaways already?? What do you want to take with you tonight #langchat
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:55 PM EST
    I think you can use what you have- assess for comprehension AND ask them to apply it to themselves! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @SraWilliams3
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    TA taking some of these assessment ideas away with me tonight :) #langchat
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A5: i try lots of different things- PQA, read, PQA, listen, PQA, write, PQA, interpersonal #langchat #PQAalldayeveryday
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    ex- my students read about things to do in Madrid and then I asked them in L2 where they wanted to go #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff, @SraWilliams3
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I'm going to be more intentional in my planning and delivery of input (always my goal, always fall short) #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    TA: I'm going to see how some of these interpretive activities can be applied to our music lyric study #langchat
  • JohnstonL60 Mar 9 @ 8:56 PM EST
    10-12 minutes of input then brain break/practice activity, rinse and repeat, fun with functional chunks https://t.co/jlwnwvYstz #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Beautiful! I bet a lot can be! #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    I need to sit down tomorrow and write down all of these notes! #langchat
  • VTracy7 Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    TA: ohhhh our Ta is a great Exit Ticket! Exploring lots of new ideas. #neverendingtodolist #langchat
  • PalacMrs Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    TA: I MUST read more about "reading salad" #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    And I realize I'm already doing a lot of things that I didn't think were input-related comprehension checks! #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Sure. Love me a TALK interpersonal assessment about an #authres. Separate assessment, different mode. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @SraWilliams3
  • Marishawkins Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    check out this! https://t.co/GXMbjNtrf6 #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    ME TOO! #langchat
    In reply to @PalacMrs
  • SraWilliams3 Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Ta: I think I'm on the right path w/ my input. I realize I need to consider more varied forms of input. I'm going to keep trying! #langchat
  • SraMyraJ Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    I want to review the ideas presented tonight and use them at my next PD for my teacher support group! #langchat
  • welangley Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    We tell Ss to take risks, we have to too! #langchat :)
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • MmeBlouwolff Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Does someone have the link to this post? #langchat #merci
    In reply to @PalacMrs
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thank you for joining us on #langchat tonight everyone! If you have suggestions for future topics, visit our wiki!
  • MlleSulewski Mar 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    And don't forget that we'll talk input again on Saturday! #langchat
  • ShannonRRuiz Mar 9 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA I need to get a some shares of @MartinaBex website when it goes public. #langchat
    In reply to @MartinaBex