#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 October 26, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

  • MrsMurat Oct 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Ss who broke the internet with positivity this past Friday! https://t.co/mAJMMUrG9V #kyedchat #langchat #learnbetter #lidchat #mdeschat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Good evening everyone! welcome to a special edition of #langchat. I'm honored to be your #guestmod tonight.
  • participatechat Oct 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKev6u
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Tonight's topic is one that is close to my heart (head) and triggers lots of questions from the teachers I work with every day. #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Who’s ready to #langchat today? Share your name, where you’re from, and what you teach and why you are here tonight. #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hola! I'm Rachel teaching high school Spanish in North Carolina. Glad we get to #langchat tonight - might have to duck out early though.
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Also let everyone know if this is your first time to #langchat! lurking is great, participating is even better.
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat! Rose from NY, K-5 Spanish. I'm continuing my year-long self-study of assessment & excited to develop more questions.
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm amanda from KS. Spanish levels 1-2 currently. Hola! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi! Maris from Md, MS/US Spanish- I am here because I am excited to get more ideas from teachers on how to refine my daily goals #langchat
  • vwade53 Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Valerie Wade, West Virginia, Spanish teacher; here to learn #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer Nowak and I teach American Sign Language. #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Sarah from Maine. I teach Spanish 2 and 4 and hoping to learn and share tonight #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Good evening #langchat :)
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi #langchat, I'm John, teaching HS Japanese in South Texas. I'm Novice High at daily learning targets, so looking forward to learning lots
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #IamReady #langchat Viviana from LA. #Spanish for da #Middles Can't wait to work on some Learning Targets
  • SenoraSkinner Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat - Sra. Skinner in central illinois. Sitting at the comp - parent/teacher conferences tonight and no parents now!
  • sharon_grele Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Sharon near Memphis, teaching sp1, sp4 and fr2. #langchat
  • ljbedway Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Linda Bedway, WV. Spanish teacher- here to learn more about proficiency and assessments! #langchat
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    I am Alex, and I am from Grove City College. I am a future Spanish Educator and I am here to learn more about teaching language #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Can it possibly have taken almost 8 years for @tmsaue1 to moderate a #langchat...?
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Jessie from southern MN. #spanish #langchat
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Natalia here from SE WI, French, high school, all levels. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    where in WV? My family goes to Volga all the time! #langchat
    In reply to @vwade53
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey there #langchat! Valerie from Chicago here--I teach #earlylang and middle school Spanish. Love learning with my #langchat community!
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I’m Bill Denham from Charleston WV. I teach Span 2&3. I’m here because I need to be better at guiding my Ss to #proficiency. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Sarah, preservice spanish at nc state, here to learn! 🍎🇪🇸🐺#Teach2Teach #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey #langchat! Jenny from NY, elem Span, mod for #nysachat, here to learn from the best Ts in language!
  • LauraErinParker Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Bonsoir #langchat ! Laura from NC. French HS.
  • profe_robbins Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Cathryn. DC burbs. Middle school Spanish 1 and 2. I’m here to learn from the best. #langchat
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I'm Josh Mueller, a pre- service French teacher at NCSU. #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    I’ll be on #langchat for the next hour. Signing in from Jax, college French.
  • SraVelazquezOHS Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Ana Velazquez, North Carolina in the house! #langchat
  • ADiazMora Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Amanda from WI- Spanish HS 2 & 3 #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    psssst. i had a special shoutout planned at the end. #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • SraBurbano Oct 26 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hola, #langchat amigos! Angela from Chgo, HS Span!👋🏼
  • mmeshep Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #langchat Lisa, French teacher in MO.
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining as a pre-service!! #langchat
    In reply to @MMuellerFrench
  • SenoraSkinner Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #langchat I am the only lang teacher at school, 1st year w/program, so all spanish 1 and building. time to drive home, be back in 20 mins!
  • GMancuso13 Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Bonsoir from CT!I'm Gretchen, middle school French. In year 4 of teaching and really focusing on CI and proficiency this year.#langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    #langchatYoda was busy meditating & growing stronger in the #Force #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @tmsaue1
  • SraWienhold Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hola #langchat! Allison in Iowa with grades 7-12 Spanish. Just getting some couch PD with a side of Grey’s
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    will continue with the Q1/A1 format tonight like a normal #langchat - and I'll have no reason to complain about the questions tonight :o)
  • vwade53 Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I'm in Hurricane, WV - halfway between Charleston and Huntington. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • JaredRomey Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A different language is a different vision of life. - Federico Fellini #quotes #language #langchat
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Nathan, primary school French teacher and Global Learning Coordinator, girls’ school in NJ #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    First question coming up. Don't forget the #langchat hashtag and your answer number (A1, A2, etc) in your response.
  • senora_w Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Tammy from TN. 1st time to participate and ready to learn #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    lol! In that case I think I will miss your questions about the questions tonight! #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • MaCristinaRV Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    ¡Hola, #langchat! Cristina from Miami. #earlylang Spanish teacher. Can't miss this one:) Lots to learn!
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Love it #earlylang is representing tonight! #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    here we go. let's #langchat!
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    #langchat
    • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:07 PM EDT
      Kelly, Spanish 2 & 4, Mid-TN, want to be here for this topic but not quite home yet after P/T conferences. On last stop then deal w/kids.
  • profe_paz Oct 26 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Maddy Wieneke from Hastings, MN excited to try my first #langchat
  • gadoeworldlang Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    It was a pleasure to hear from Meredith today! Great PD comes from great teacher leaders. @PRHSspanish. https://t.co/RdbIHcjcRB #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Hola from St. Louis! I teach high school Spanish 1 and 2! #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 I make a list of all the tiny things learners have to know how to do before they can accomplish the (unit, whatever) assessment #langchat
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Are you going to #mctlc17 conference tomorrow? #langchat
    In reply to @profe_paz
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 identify language tasks (listen read speak write) with content tasks (create draw watch etc) helps me focus our work #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    welcome to the #Langchat family! it's a great place to learn and share.
    In reply to @profe_paz
  • sharon_grele Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1- start with standards, work backwards to see how to get there + can do statements #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1. Start with the end in mind and figure out what path you want your Ss to take. Standards can be a big help for this. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I try to slice my unit objectives into daily objectives and also keep in mind what assessment I am planning for soon #langchat
  • 7gspanish Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    prepping for #MaFLA17 and trying my first #langchat. Emily Spanish teacher in MA
  • LauraErinParker Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: I based my LTs on the end goal for the unit and use them to plan activities to get them to that point. #langchat
  • SraWienhold Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Welcome to #langchat Maddy!
    In reply to @profe_paz
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Late to the fiesta, but I’m Erin fronSC, former HS 1,2,3 and now Uni 121 Span #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: backwards design. I consider what I want them to be able to do then work from there. Also use @actfl can do statements. #langchat
  • mmeshep Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #langchat By starting with the brand-new new ACTFL Can-Do statements!
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 (Sometimes I work with a fun task and figure out what standard fits into it though...Shhhh) #langchat
  • mpichardo21 Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 start with the end in mind. #backwarddesign #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I know that first question has mild "duh" factor. but it's harder than you think to actually do. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    #langchat Marci from Ann Arbor
  • SenorParodi Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1. Always looking for ways to improve this. Try to focus on the desired outcome. What can Ss do? #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I'm flexible in the number of days/unit - if I need more, I plan more. But my calendar is more flexible than many. #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 work backwards and use those wonderful can dos 😍 #Teach2Teach #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: I often have 2 learning targets for a class. I plan activities around those...paying special attention to verbs in target. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Look at where the ss are and plan from there--using ACTFL PLUS age appropriateness. #langchat
    • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1: backwards design. I consider what I want them to be able to do then work from there. Also use @actfl can do statements. #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    I can push units off to infinity with impunity. Not the case for all. ;) #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei
  • pwrflteacher Oct 26 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Alexis from NY, HS French and Spanish #langchat
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Is it necessary to have a different learning target for each day? #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I think ab what real-World task I want Ss to do with predetermined unit theme: box and gramr; work bkwds from there.#langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: We created their assessments and then created our lessons based off of those. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: I've been wording mine a little broad...would like to be more specific #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    If I have more than 1 learning target for a class, one has been at least partly addressed before. #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1. I wish I was better at keeping units concise...sometimes they seem to draaaaag on. Not fun for anyone. #langchat
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Assess based on what students know and find their strengths for activity choices. #langchat
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 I don’t use learning targets, I use unit goals. That I keep to myself. I’m really here to learn what others do with learning 🎯 #langchat
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Using backwards design can help with this because it allows you to decide end goals before creating activities. #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Breaking down the material and then building language based off what the students know. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Also use formative assessments to inform the next learning targets, so I know where we need to go(and so do the ss) #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I think that you could stretch an objective or can do statement over two days #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 so if we're doing "I can answer 'what time is it' we've previously done e.g. "I can answer how many using numbers X to X" #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 I’m a can-doer. Put those as the first line on each plan. Work from there. #langchat
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Just arriving #langchat Melanie from Rochester, NY
  • sharon_grele Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1-b know where students are so I can level up their proficiency. #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I hear you on that. A lot of my "daily" LTs end up taking 1.5 lessons, due to mis-planning on my part or just outside factors #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • MaCristinaRV Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Use backward design and ask yourself which activities relate to the learning target. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    This has been hard for me developing new units- sometimes I don't get to all of my objs so I recycle them in the next unit #langchat
    In reply to @mrsbolanos
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Why else would they want to keep coming to class?? #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Hey @Ms_Ahern There’s a great #langchat happening right now! #TCHSInnovators
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Side note, I'm using novels as basis of this semester & totally lost my mojo on unified Can Do statements. Hoping 4 insight 2nite #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    so oftentimes I am finishing one learning target halfway through class, and starting another in second half #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Targets repeat from time to time, but I think if I need multiple days to reach one target then it needs to be broken down more #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke
  • 7gspanish Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    You can have more than one in a class if you want to review and expand some topics, right? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @JessieOelke
  • PRHSspanish Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Make side they’re aligned, lead to each other, level approp and allow 4 level up language, choice, & there4 differentiation.
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: take a hard &long look at unit’s essential question & enduring understandings. Ask what Ss can do now & what u want them to do #langchat
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1 Start unit with end in mind. Sometimes interpersonal, other performance. What culture implications? Then backward design #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat Make sure they’re aligned, lead to each other, level approp and allow 4 level up language, choice, & there4 differentiation.
  • SraVelazquezOHS Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1-Sadly, when you are tied to a textbook, you have to think creatively and use can-do statements and link them to activities 1/2 #langchat
  • gadoeworldlang Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    We ❤️ #langchat. Special thanks to all WL teachers! We appreciate the discussion and the community! You do make a 🌎 of difference!
  • GMancuso13 Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1: I try to pull in more specific can-do statements that link back to the broader unit can-dos #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Yes-but I think a term can be too long for 1 unit sometimes...esp with snow days thrown into the mix! 2 Unit/term would be great #langchat
    In reply to @Erinrae0399
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I would say yes- but I try to limit it to 1-2 specific goals then I have more overarching ones that I always touch upon each day #langchat
    In reply to @7gspanish, @JessieOelke
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    I'm thinking of lrng trgt: I can retell a story. #langchat
    In reply to @7gspanish, @Marishawkins
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    there are a lot of educational buzzwords flying on #langchat tonight. how can we make it more real. HOW do you do it?
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    #langchat Pauline Galea Core French Grades 4-8 teacher in Ontario
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1b: I also am really trying to consider what is compelling for Ss too as I break away from text book. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    I used to, I should do it more... but I forget #langchat
    In reply to @profedenham
  • SraVelazquezOHS Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A-1 related to reading, writing, listening, speaking, culture!!! Is not about teaching the language is about what they can do w it #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1:start w/district curric & make it authentic/how will Ss use the TL to communicate in real world/state standards&CanDos #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    the other issue is when I spend too long in one "sitting" on input (meaning I'm targeting too much new vocab at once) #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 I think of the language chunks and functions kids will need and plan contextual activities for my little K & 1 kids #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Me too. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @profedenham
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    question 2 coming up shortly #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat When someone explained to me (@tmsaue1 maybe?) that Targets are for the kids, Objectives are for the adults.
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    For specifics- on family unit, I want to talk about descriptions- so day 1 focus on physical descriptions then mix in personality #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 backwards plan - have an overall goal for the year - easier to do at #earlylang level #langchat :-)
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Yes! That one repeats for me but I break it down a little more - what types of stories can they retell? with how much detail? #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke, @7gspanish, @Marishawkins
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    so now that you have your learning targets in place how about Q2 #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    I try , at least in Lvl 1, to sequence "input over new vocab, processing via listening, processing via reading, scaffolded convo" #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    However I feel like w level 1, I have to do so much input bc there is only so much output they can do! #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei, @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • SenoraLauraCG Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Laura Catherine IA Spanish 3 & AP. Just now joining since the babe is asleep & hubby is out #langchat
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    No buzzwords allowed in targets! #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #langchat I love to connect with #LANGUAGE teachers everywhere
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 like @srtacoulehan said at #nysaflt100, #earlylang was circling before it was A Thing ;) #langchat
  • MbiraAbby Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    jumping in late from class. Abby from Indiana - teaching Spa 1 part time and 1 class away from my masters #gradlife #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    How do you predetermine amount of vocab? I don’t think I’ve hit a sweet spot yet - always too little or too much. #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei, @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: definitely focus on Ss friendly language & check in w/their understanding of the goal of the task #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 yes/no, either/or, ABC, open-ended Qs around ONE functional chunk/word #langchat
    In reply to @srtacoulehan
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    When I focus on proficiency- how much detail they can provide- in beginning- not so much but it should increase throughout the yr #langchat
    In reply to @rlgrandis, @JessieOelke, @7gspanish
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    What is the difference? Don't they both begin with "I can..." #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1, @PRHSspanish, @TELLproject
  • ljbedway Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    That's what I'm here to find out! #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • SraWienhold Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I may push an earlier bedtime on #langchat nights 😉👦🏼👦🏼
    In reply to @SenoraLauraCG
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    (holy moly #langchat we are moving at 75mph tonight)
  • magistertalley Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1 I make my learning targets general and broad so that students can have some flexibility in their approach to meeting them. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2: Interpretive, interpretive, interpretive. Ask them to catagorize, venn diagrams with preprinted text #langchat
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 stories (I talk about my dog a LOT in class), lots of input with movement and gestures, and recasting to model accuracy #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    observere this in classes a lot: learning target is focused on output = all activities are output = setting kids up to struggle #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    NY in the house tonight!!! #langchat @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa @srtacoulehan
    In reply to @senoraMThomas, @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @srtacoulehan
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    I try to take a traditional list and pare it down (I can always find words that don't need to be there) #langchat
    In reply to @MaryJaneDaum, @CadenaSensei, @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    difference is in WHY we write them and HOW we use them. #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke, @PRHSspanish, @TELLproject
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Multiasking here. Bathtime, bedtime, sub plans & #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold, @SenoraLauraCG
  • magistertalley Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Jason Talley, Latin/Coding/Tech/Careers/Mythsolvers at Sycamore Springs MS near Austin TX. #langchat
  • PRHSspanish Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1 #langchat And if you have to create one and can’t, it’s probably contrived to begin with. Also a @tmsaue1 lesson!
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2. Free Voluntary Reading. Had a kid ask for it today because he feels "Smart" when he's reading those novels. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: Helps to set up unit routines-maybe start with activities like movie talk, reading, song activities at beginning. #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: Reading and listening about something b4 we talk or write about it. I model asking & answering questions to give more input #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    I have been trying to be more purposeful in explaining the WHY of activities to hope it makes up for it! #langchat
    In reply to @profedenham
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: we walk through modes.1st they listen, then read, then try to use on own w/lots of scaffolding writing then some GULP talking #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #langchat This is true. never realized it before!
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Example of what same goal would look like for target v. Objective? #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1, @PRHSspanish, @TELLproject
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: I start with them seeing the words and then they practice the words by putting them in different types of sentences. #langchat
  • sharon_grele Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 a well structured IPA has good input before output #langchat
  • MaCristinaRV Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: With #earlylang, the activities are catchy, colorful, danceable and repetitious. #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    LT can specifically tell kids what they will be trying to do in class that day and what they should be able to do in the end. #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke, @tmsaue1, @PRHSspanish, @TELLproject
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Scaffolded questions w/ yes/no or multiple choice answers provide input at first and help Ss perform on their own #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: Even my NH/IL ss have 2-3 interpretive assessments in a unit before they move to much output. #langchat
  • PapillonAnne Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Bonjour #langchat ! I am Anna from NY! I teach HS French.
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: I'm learning! Stories, novels, persona especial, textivate, quizlet, #authres, songs. Basically anything I can get my hands on #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: lots and lots of receptive activities—match logical pieces, T/F, put in order, categorize—all in fun, contextualized scenarios #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: To combine both reading and listening input #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 lots of listening/reading to authentic (native) texts/audio. I like websites that let you drill down thru related articles #langchat
  • MbiraAbby Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat I comb through sources of authentic multimodal texts, making sure sts get input from the diff modes
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Providing practice sentences, then sentence stems, and then I have them create their own sentences/questions. #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 first couple of weeks flood them with authentic - twitter, articles, videos, infographics - then ask for output #langchat
  • Chekkasan Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    #langchat I am trying to assemble an analytic syllabus with tasks. So I would backwards plan breaking down and creating targets.
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: if we wrote learning targets for input, i'm convinced we would create more input activities. #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2. Focus on what the standard asks for: Main Idea, Topics, Some details. Sometimes we ask for too much detail #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 making sure input is contextualized and relevant #Teach2Teach #langchat
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: lots of low stakes comp checks from various sources - infographics, songs, simple stories, comics, short videos #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    #langchat Pour parler en français, je peux regarder Mme. Je peux écouter Mme. Je peux dire les mots. Je peux faire des gestes!
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 also love short news segments that intersperse text, infographics, live footage around theme/vocab #langchat
  • profe_robbins Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2- Working hard each day to keep input engaging. Still training Ss to just listen and respond non-verbally at first. #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    sure. it's ok for most classes especially if students had plenty of input to process that allows them produce the output. #langchat
    In reply to @senoraMThomas
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 I’ve been using stories for input with embedded reading. Ss get lots of input before they are asked for output. #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    In the spirit of sharing here is doc updated weekly w/ LTs. Open to feedback and would love to see yours. #langchat https://t.co/VeJC2vxLM9
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I am guilty of not doing this! #langchat
    • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A2: if we wrote learning targets for input, i'm convinced we would create more input activities. #langchat
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2: Sometimes it helps when our input is split into blocks instead of a heap of info, ex. read, then speak, then read out loud #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    i'm using lots of sentence stems this year! helps so much and takes pressure off our little level 1 babies :)#langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 thinking like 8-11 yos - what would make this interesting? What images/gifs/vids can I add? How do I know they are getting it? #langchat
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Input lrng target: I can understand the main idea of a text #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    yay more NY!! Hi Ana! #langchat
    In reply to @PapillonAnne
  • magistertalley Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 Activities feature sentences that are pulled from class discussions, which are focused on getting info about students. #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A2 I like to talk w/teachers about "proficiency walk" as a continuum, Ss can move to physical response, x/y response quickly #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Joining late, didn't realize it was a #langchat week! Rebecca in Boston, MS French, out West for #mafla17 tonight!
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    I have never heard of sentence stems before, can you explain a little more :) #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl
  • profe_paz Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Checks for understanding helps my Ss feel confident in their language b4 output. Thumb up/down or scale of five work WONDERS in HS #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Can you say a little more about this? Interested #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    As in interpretive tasks? I can navigate a webpage, I can get the gist of a news article, I can interpret an infograph??? #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    thanks for sharing this! #langchat
    In reply to @rlgrandis
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2. Designed new FVR form to include reading strategies and key structure recognition. Hope to draw Ss attn to helpful repetition #langchat
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    I struggle with this one: too broad IMO. Thoughts? #langchat
    • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:25 PM EDT
      Input lrng target: I can understand the main idea of a text #langchat
      In reply to @tmsaue1
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2 making sure I am asking them often a yes/no or either/or or other Q - circling - to make sure I'm giving enough input #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    There's SO MUCH students can do with x/y (either/or) response or movement before creating output #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • Fria33 Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Hello 👋 from central CA. I’m a Spanish teacher who is always eager to learn and grow #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2 This but first couple of weeks of every unit/perf. indicator. LOTS of #authres brought with activities to use it at their level #langchat
    • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A2 first couple of weeks flood them with authentic - twitter, articles, videos, infographics - then ask for output #langchat
  • SenoraLauraCG Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    My question would be what will students DO to show they understand? Summarize? #langchat
    In reply to @natadel76
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2 e.g. I put options on post-its on the wall, ask questions, you move to the one that reflects your opinion, no output req #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Got it! Thank you:) #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #storyasking #storylistening #fvr #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #langchat A2 I use #aimlang gesture approach for comprehensible input and scaffolding!
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A2 a little farther, I put options on slide for linguacafe, you ask & answer, but all language is created 4 you already on slide #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Yesssss! That’s why I love them! I noticed they’ll start to rely on them too much though. Happy medium is a must. #strugglebus #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    I use this one for my sts. What was the main point of this authentic article? Important to be able to do this in any language! #Langchat
    In reply to @natadel76
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Four corners is a GREAT activity for movement w/o spoken output. #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora, @SECottrell
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Def. picking up what you're throwing down! I did this yesterday (it's my activity w/no name:) ) #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • FrauDurley Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A1. Set a target that is compelling and real world overall then break it down by class. What could really happen? Is my leading Q #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I like how you only have 1 per class. I find that hard - I find myself writing 2-3 b/c I've got input & output, & & &... #langchat #hectic
    In reply to @rlgrandis
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    #langchat A2 e.g. Est-ce que tu veux un crayon ou un style? Helps them to remember and use vocab.
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Love all of the responses to my question - thank you all! #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei, @Marishawkins, @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa, @SECottrell
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    I tend to go with "do" as well but summarize is already an output (unless in L1). #langchat
    In reply to @SenoraLauraCG
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    ready for Question 3? #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A2 I have speech bubble whiteboards, Ss draw on & hold up for various answers, or "canned" responses. Also use later for output #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Oh, this was a duh Q for me, I guess after all our writing. Yes, LT must be interpretive first before productive or interpersonal #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    @CatherineKU72 's examples really helped me see the value of sentence starters for Novice Ss. #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl, @CatherineKU72
  • SraSpanglish - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Hey #langchat! We got Abuela back tonight! #madredelalma https://t.co/7zgVCHDBEk
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    4 corners never worked for me? SS just grouped with friends. Might have to try again! #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke, @windycitysenora, @SECottrell
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    We ask Ss to do this all the time in other content areas, why not here? #langchat
    In reply to @tbcaudill, @natadel76
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    LOVE sentence starters. Desperate for them in my own L3 journey. #langchat
    • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
      @CatherineKU72 's examples really helped me see the value of sentence starters for Novice Ss. #langchat
      In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl, @CatherineKU72
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    So you have your learning targets and your activities all ready, let's talking about making connections visible for students. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A2: Ss create vocab lists & lots of interpretive: tweets/infographics/blogs/#authres/songs/MovieTalk/video clips/ #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    ahhhh that makes it much clearer to me - thank you! #langchat
    In reply to @CadenaSensei, @SECottrell
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A2 Also put sentence strips in order. Or categorize vocab. #langchat
  • GMancuso13 Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Yes, I'm trying this too and realize how much they really need it! #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Stole that a while ago so my baby novices can talk about the weekend (hidden in plain sight past agenda). #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @windycitysenora
  • FrauDurley Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A2: vocab, Reading, Videos, for at least 2 classes before large amount of output. Target for first two sessions is ID vocab/chunks #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    This is great! I can see this activity as a real confidence booster! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @windycitysenora
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    ooooh. I like that! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: Not so much for daily check-ins but each unit, I try to list the topics we are reviewing too #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 so yesterday we listened to people talk about their vacation, today you are going to talk about yours, etc #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    you all did an amazing job with @wcsCOcg. I love hearing the question: "but did they have enough input to do that yet?" #lightbulb #langchat
    In reply to @SraScheetz, @wcsCOcg
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 I explicity state when I point to & state today's lang & content objectives: la última vez, discutimos las diferencias...etc #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I got advice that helped me: have Ss commit on paper 1st, then move. #langchat #middleschoolers
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @JessieOelke, @windycitysenora, @SECottrell
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: Roll call with a Question of the Day - typically uses structure(s) from day before & is about Ss sharing about themselves #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 lately a retell of a story we did, but I change details and Ss catch them #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: themed daily readings that match unit and Preguntas del Día to review and sprinkle in new. #langchat
  • mscastillolnc Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #Learning2017 @espanolpodcast great video about "That's what language does" @HolaSrHoward #langchat @LincolnSchool8 @sra_bmurphy
  • bhsduhamel Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    I’m Kristen from #bps MA. Spanish teacher. Looking for ways to make language come more alive for my students each day at a time. #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: We begin the same EVERY day. #calendartalk Leads to lots of PQA, some that comes back to create inside jokes #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 I start the same way everyday with entry routine, rap, then teacher led activities that recycke language and make it automatic
  • Chekkasan Oct 26 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat They will not pay attention if they are bored and not engaged, so I try and find novel topics for my students to fit structure
    In reply to @tmsaue1, @SECottrell
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3: Warm-ups! It’s the easiest way to get those gears turning and to get the conversation going. #langchat
  • sharon_grele Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    For sp4, which is thematic, warm up question links to prior day's discussion topic. Sp4= convo class #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I used to feel like it was helping them too much, but had to realize the point is lang production and let it go:) #langchat
    In reply to @GMancuso13, @jnowak_asl
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I love the idea, but it seems so daunting to write all of them! How do you manage? #langchat
    In reply to @Erinrae0399
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Thanks it's hard for me too. I often write 2-3 which I think it okay on my block schedule - but more than 2 is probably too much. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeBlouwolff
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 I think I'm in a different boat: 20 min classes means very tiny baby steps each class! #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Each unit has a running theme, so all activities build on each other around the same context. #langchat
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 warmup from what we did last time & go over, fix any mistakes #Teach2Teach #langchat
  • SenoraLauraCG Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 I have a different warm-up each day for AP & (I think) they're all engaing in diff ways #langchat
  • kltharri Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 jumping in late - I used to do really boring BRRs. Now I use memes, jokes, or other images that get them talking #langchat
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3: Warm ups give a reminder of yesterday's class & then start with a layout of today's activities & how they build⬆️ #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    They are just as valuable for Intermediate sts to help them make lang more varied, precise, sophisticated. #langchat
    • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:29 PM EDT
      @CatherineKU72 's examples really helped me see the value of sentence starters for Novice Ss. #langchat
      In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl, @CatherineKU72
  • SenorLoughren Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 I use a pretty classic bellringer format. Usually have a question/image/video they have to respond to using yesterday’s info #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: Open with actvty that's similar to the previous but with a twist-new photos,slight variation to Qs so ss can reuse structures. #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 totally depends, but the first activity always recycles the previous day, usually in an interpersonal way #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 Lots of choral talking for practice,date,weather season, talking about super élève, functional language- precursor to writing
  • JessieOelke Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    We do bell ringer also. Short parallel reading, memes, PQA about topic, etc #langchat
    In reply to @SenorLoughren
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    you need to teach me - i am AWFUL at warmups :) #langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3: quick questions or explicitly say "Ayer hablamos de..." #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3. A "Repasito", Calendar talk, reminder about the LTs-but units are so specific it's hard to forget-family, friends, home. #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Listening on A3... #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #langchat I'm 7 minutes behind and this is prob already mentioned but 4 Corners is an excellent input activity w/ movement before output
    • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      There's SO MUCH students can do with x/y (either/or) response or movement before creating output #langchat
      In reply to @windycitysenora
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    I try to focus on important input in the beginning bc students brains are primed to listen then #langchat
  • FrauDurley Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 review but add something new.(quizlet, statistic/graph, video) with vocab then add a new element (time, conjunction, place) #langchat
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I simply review a the story or learning from the last class before moving on. See that Ss are confident, then we move forward #langchat
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I start each lesson with "cover page" to review unit goal and daily goal and why they're connected #langchat
  • profe_paz Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3 I like using songs, YouTube, etc to refresh and reinforce just about anything! A quick way to review from the day before #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Same! 😂 I also used to make them and wanted them to use certain signs to fill in the blank... had to get over that real quick! #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @GMancuso13
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    RT @Marishawkins I try to focus on important input in the beginning bc students brains are primed to listen then #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: I do quick review of key structures w/hand signals then Ss turn & teach partners #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Another super easy one - logical or illogical? Ss hold up signs to indicate whether written caption matches photo or not #langchat
    • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      A2 e.g. I put options on post-its on the wall, ask questions, you move to the one that reflects your opinion, no output req #langchat
      In reply to @windycitysenora
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 Warm up is important, like going to gym for sports, get minds into French, state the learning goal and steps to achieve it!
  • GMancuso13 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: show ex. of what we are focusing on & they respond simply in some way. Do you agree/disagree? T/F? Twitter is great for this!#langchat
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    The moment when you’re 8min behind and just can’t catch up with #langchat
  • DiegoOjeda66 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    All #spanishteachers are invited to participate in our next #charlaele1 connect with Spanish teachers around the world. @CharlaELE1 https://t.co/I34gCEDcVr #langchat
  • MaCristinaRV Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: Recall paired activities where the Ss review and practice learned material. #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #earlylang ! grades 3-5. I see them every other day. Hope it never ends, I love it! #langchat
    In reply to @Erinrae0399
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    i love the idea of a visual cover page for the daily learning. WOW. #langchat
    • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      A3 I start each lesson with "cover page" to review unit goal and daily goal and why they're connected #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3 We start w/conversation - using what we know & what we just learned! Day? Date? Weather? Wearing? #langchat
  • SrtaYun Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Hello! I'm Vivian Yun, from Fairfax, Virginia. I teach Spanish level 1. I'm here to connect with other amazing educators! #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    This is amazing and I want to do this but feel like I may need to be better organized. I will try it out! #langchat
    • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
      A3 I start each lesson with "cover page" to review unit goal and daily goal and why they're connected #langchat
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3: Ask a question from yesterday's class and a question from today's class. Then ask what is similar to get those brains turning! #langchat
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    thumbs up thumbs down, plickers, groups get pictures and teacher describes one and person responsible holds up. #langchat
    In reply to @rlgrandis
  • kltharri Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I'm so envious of teachers who have it so together like this! #goals #langchat
    • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      i love the idea of a visual cover page for the daily learning. WOW. #langchat
      • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT
        A3 I start each lesson with "cover page" to review unit goal and daily goal and why they're connected #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Ha, you are not alone. Mine do untargeted questions from the question jar while I finish setting up. #highlightreal #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl
  • gadoeworldlang Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Love the thoughts shared tonight! We all learn together and need the practical tips and insights of each other. #StrongerTogether. #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #langchat A3 how we warm up seems to depend on the grade we teach and what our curriculum focuses on
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    OMG I love you even more! #langchat
    In reply to @senoraMThomas
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A3: I’m fond of anticipatory mindset activities to spark inquiry. But somehow connected to earlier learning #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    It took me a while to 1) remember to do them/discuss them and 2) to use them to my advantage! @in_a_bit is fabulous! #langchat
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @in_a_bit
  • ProfePeplinski Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
  • MmeCarbonneau Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #langchat A1 What am I learning todayWhy am I learning it? So I can..How will I know I learned it?I will know I am successful when…
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A3: Since learning more about primacy/recency--I really focus on input at the opening everyday, that ties to the unit theme/EQ #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A3: Ss also reads: Today I wil...So that...I know I've got when... Try to connect what was learned to present and future learning #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    moving fast tonight. but here is Q4. it's an easy one 😉 #langchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    The SAMR Model: Effective Technology Integration in Classrooms https://t.co/N8NF3bhaQ6 #EduReal #langchat #G2Great
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Me too! Definitely want to incorporate! Also love idea shared using memes as convo starters! So. Much. Awesomeness. #langchat
    In reply to @tmsaue1
  • PapillonAnne Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Warmups are so important ! I switch up the skill practiced each day so we work through a series of skills each unit. #langchat
    In reply to @jnowak_asl
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 whether Ss know it or not, last activity is a check to see if we "can do" #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: Built in to our assessments: use of personal vocabulary. the ss know it's up to them to select what vocab they want to own #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    That's how I hoped it would be read! Students sing it all the time #langchat
    In reply to @Erinrae0399
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: Formative assessments like EdPuzzle or Seesaw journal entries #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 constantly walking around room... encouraging, helping, chatting :) #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 I try to ensure they hold themselves accountable. They self-evaluate periodically against the objectives. #langchat
  • heather_sherrow Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Late to the party tonight! A3 daily warm-up theme (ex: jaja jueves) with current vocab/structures #authres #langchat
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    OMG - just got home to find I'm missing @tmsaue1 and #langchat!
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    THIS!!!!!!!!!!! #langchat
    • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A4 whether Ss know it or not, last activity is a check to see if we "can do" #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 One activity in agenda MUST be a place where I can tell Ss at start of lesson, "This is where you'll demonstrate you met LT"
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 "Check for learning" or 2 for each LT! Write them when writing LT and additional activities #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I love the Ss that see me walk in the door and start telling ME the story in a bored voice --> they acquired that language! #langchat
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: When I make my lessons relevant, engaging, and comprehensible they -almost- always hold themselves accountable. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: constant formative assessments. Expectation of 💯 intention to understand. Eye contact. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: Exit tickets-easy to verify, Fist to 5 surveys #PrayforHonesty #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: This is TOUGH! Exit slips sometimes...would love to learn more ways! #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat A4 They run the class as I teach using coupons for speaking,checkmarks for speaking, captains for small groups, whiteboard points
  • MmeCarbonneau Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A2 #langchat Use @alenord's athentic language cycle lesson planner
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    In this convo I'm super curious to know if anyone else really struggles with Ss not caring at all about unit/lesson goals? #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 Some visible, tangible evidence of what Ss can do. Rarely do I get 2 exit card, but Ss get to show their learning during class. #langchat
  • kltharri Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: I try to make learning about growth, not grades; try to connect the content to their interests; encourage self-regulation #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #langchat Explaining to the Ss where they'll prove they met LT is key b/c that's the thing that holds ME accountable in my lesson planning
    • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      #langchat A4 One activity in agenda MUST be a place where I can tell Ss at start of lesson, "This is where you'll demonstrate you met LT"
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    agree...even can be an opp for input that will benefit the goals of lesson #langchat
    • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT
      A3: I’m fond of anticipatory mindset activities to spark inquiry. But somehow connected to earlier learning #langchat
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A3 sing medley of songs from continual list. To save time (and my voice) we choose a few but I make sure to sing the relevant ones #langchat
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4: My CT takes everything up even if not everything gets graded. Makes sure Ss get as much practice as possible #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I couldn't have said it better! #langchat
    • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      A4: When I make my lessons relevant, engaging, and comprehensible they -almost- always hold themselves accountable. #langchat
  • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 When I switched to performance-based grades, sts quickly realized that daily activities are building blocks for their success. #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 also use “beginning of next class recycling follow-up” to spot check. #langchat 😳🤔😂
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    whoa. have you written all this out somewhere??? #langchat
    In reply to @mmegalea
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Love this! My Ss will love this too! #langchat
    • kltharri Oct 26 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      A3 jumping in late - I used to do really boring BRRs. Now I use memes, jokes, or other images that get them talking #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4. Ss come in for targeted learning for things they miss if absent (FVR, Quick Write). #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    It depends on what level it is and what unit/topic we are covering. It can vary anywhere from family to current events! #langchat
    In reply to @profedenham
  • profe_paz Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Yes to students taking on the responsibility of their own progress. I'm just here to support. #langchat
    • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT
      A4 I try to ensure they hold themselves accountable. They self-evaluate periodically against the objectives. #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    what a powerful insight for them (and you). #langchat
    • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A4 When I switched to performance-based grades, sts quickly realized that daily activities are building blocks for their success. #langchat
  • FrauDurley Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 flipgrid, written or spoken Exit Ticket, small Reading Assessment, etc #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    But it does help to know your resources at that point, too, to know if your C4L is doable... (issues w/summer curriculum writing) #langchat
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: formative assessment all the time. Make it a Must Have and not a Nice to Have. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Should I be worried if this hasn't sunk in by now? November looms... #langchat #SBG #frontallobestillgrowing
    In reply to @natadel76
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4: Reward Ss for trying new phrases and not being afraid to say something wrong. it lowers the risk and increases motivation #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #langchat super élève monitors student participation A4
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A4 w/ 300+ kids, no paper 4 me - teaching to the eyes + established trust over 3 yrs, they know I am holding them accountable #langchat
  • PapillonAnne Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A weekly check: a speaking prompt for a Google Voice call. Students craft their response, rehearse, and call when comfortable. #langchat
  • profe_paz Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 a strong summative wiill hold both me and my students accountable to what goes on day to day. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Yes--I had a similar outcome. Not all ss love every theme, but they want to function on the tasks #langchat
    • natadel76 Oct 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A4 When I switched to performance-based grades, sts quickly realized that daily activities are building blocks for their success. #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    They care when it's time for performance assessment and I can say you've had it all along. Maybe by 2nd semester they'll catch on? #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 I feel like can dos are the answer to everything tonight but it's true!! Ss will have them & check off at end #Teach2Teach #langchat
  • Marishawkins Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Also when they ask ?s! I mentioned that it was so great that a st asked a question and she has asked even more!!! #langchat
    • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4: Reward Ss for trying new phrases and not being afraid to say something wrong. it lowers the risk and increases motivation #langchat
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 soooo many options. must do something. T/F, mini wrtng, label, match. can be closure so Ss get correct answers and self eval #langchat
  • sullydatechie Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    #langchat A4: @classcraftgame helps keeping As engaged in the TL while earning HP and gold. They ❤going on Quests!
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4. I give a special trophy to students who show good initiative to speak/participate in class on any given day. #langchat
  • jnowak_asl Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4: I take a weekly participation grade, if they talk during a sign day then they get points off. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Yes! It's built into assessment rubric--reward risk, pushing their limits. #langchat
    • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4: Reward Ss for trying new phrases and not being afraid to say something wrong. it lowers the risk and increases motivation #langchat
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I love this. It’s a natural thing people do..talk about their lives and plan things etc #langchat
    In reply to @JessieOelke
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Same!! I didn’t do daily responsibility bc they knew that they needed it! #langchat
    In reply to @natadel76
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    actually, sometimes I cheat bc I get swamped w mult preps & the "check" that I collect doesn't get completely review, but skimmed #langchat
    • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A4 whether Ss know it or not, last activity is a check to see if we "can do" #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    here is the next (and sadly final question for tonight, even though I have at least 50 more). ready for Q5? #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    pushing toward that intermediate level! #langchat
    • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT
      A4: Reward Ss for trying new phrases and not being afraid to say something wrong. it lowers the risk and increases motivation #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    #langchat A5 not an explicit reference, but (in Levels 1& 2) the daily learning target is written at the top of the notes for that day
  • heather_sherrow Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4 Always have to explicitly plan something, or else it gets lost in the shuffle. Those precious minutes slip away so quickly! #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    yup!! so much rich language here!! kids start it w/o me sometimes in upper levels! #langchat predictable =successful
    In reply to @srtacoulehan, @JessieOelke
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 I literally point & say them aloud for each activity. "I can read. I can ID school supplies." Read words & draw a picture. #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5:Not during daily lesson but each Fri Ss look over I CANs in their notebooks & get to check off new ones #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 ours are on the board so... #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat Formative assessments using @PearDeck & @Flipgrid. Numbered Heads and Think, Pair,share. Nomination cards and task based activs
  • SraWilliams3 Oct 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: listening & wondering if anyone has unique / interesting ways of doing this. #langchat
  • Erinrae0399 Oct 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: RECYCLE, recycle, recycle. I never “let go” of anything. I try to work in everything multiple times during unit. #langchat
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A4 I spend lots of time at the start of te talking #proficiency. Daily, I check for understanding constantly and engage them. #langchat
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5. I have LTs laminated and I glued a magnet to them to put on my board-pull them down and read a couple of times a class #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 We revisit at start of class - I point to target - it’s written on board, in their book, on notes, etc #langchat
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5: I explicitly refer to them 2-3 times. It was forced at 1st until I saw Ss love it & now I see them refer to them on their own #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A3 #langchat Some sort of related input and a retrival practice strategy
  • SenoraLauraCG Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 When we do a CFA (Common Formative Assessment) or Unit Assessment, Ss write objective to remind. It's on top of vocab list too #langchat
  • srtacoulehan Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A4 need to get better w accountability. I use sticks to make sure everyone participates (“gets a turn”) in K & 1 #elementaryprobs #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #langchat
    • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      here is the next (and sadly final question for tonight, even though I have at least 50 more). ready for Q5? #langchat
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 Remind them occasionally of the end goal (performance assessment) & how this LT will help them reach it. #langchat
  • MMuellerFrench Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Can Do statements for the unit are posted around the room & references to previous activities are made when building #langchat #Teach2Teach
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 #langchat verbal reminders repeated chorally with gesture of what the learning goal is
  • nathanlutz Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: get really excited as you quote yourself! #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I wonder if there is a difference between participation and accountability. #langchat
    In reply to @srtacoulehan
  • WescottSpanish Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Prepping fall fruits of Spain to taste w fourth grade tomorrow. Can you name them?? #langchat #earlylang #d30learns
  • gadoeworldlang Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I've learned so much about proficiency and the shift in thinking that comes with it. Sharing this with the 🌎 is one of our goals! #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I confess we did a 4 corner thing in staff development and I just chose the group w my friends:) busted! #langchat
    In reply to @SraScheetz, @JessieOelke, @windycitysenora, @SECottrell
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: I'm terrible at this. I'll admit it. I don't circle back often until toward the end of the unit #langchat
  • tbcaudill Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I am always talking proficiency, pulling up ACTFL docs. My sts know that what we’re doing are national standards and legit. #langchat
  • GMancuso13 Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5: Learning targets posted on board each day and I also like to refer back as we transition btw activities. #langchat
  • MaryJaneDaum Oct 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Me too! I feel like the way I do this is boring - pointing to it written on board, having Ss read in book & on notes, etc. #langchat
    In reply to @SraWilliams3
  • mrsbolanos Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Helps me limit my LTs too-I frequently try to do too much #langchat
    In reply to @pwrflteacher
  • FrauDurley Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 #langchat i just Point to it on the board.
  • SraScheetz Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 At beginning of unit, Ss get a sheet with performance assessment and LT for unit. (Actually for each perf. indicator in unit) #langchat
  • MmeCarbonneau Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 #langchat Tell me which LT the activity corresponds. And self check like this
  • srtabrandt96 Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A5 circle back during learning checks, be explicit about it #Teach2Teach #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    question jar!!! brilliant! #langchat I neeeeed a trip to Hobby lobby:)
    In reply to @SECottrell, @jnowak_asl
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A5 with units this year, trying to organize this better and connect more. Need tech suggestions, I travel by cart! #langchat
  • mmegalea Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    A4 #langchat I do not use marks to motivate. We just have fun daily!
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    With you. #lurking #listening #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • heather_sherrow Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5 Explicitly state target (w/ visual) at beginning of class, before each activity, at end of class during closure. #langchat
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    maybe we can get some #langchat question jars. #meta #branding
    In reply to @Elisabeth13, @SECottrell, @jnowak_asl
  • profedenham Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5 Proficiency is the goal. I have lots of proficiency descriptions on the wall & I point at them often. All proficiency all the ⏱ #langchat
  • SECottrell Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    I nominate @CoLeeSensei :) #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    been doing this for a couple of years #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @Elisabeth13, @jnowak_asl
  • alexjhyer Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5: make clear connections, "remember when we learned ____? well its similar to what we are learning now because of____!" #langchat
  • kltharri Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5: I am going to reflect on this for a while #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    A5: I do like to use emojis for "Did we meet todays goals?" or "How did we do?" at bottom of exit ticket #langchat
  • kellycondon Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Tocatimbre is something I’ve added this year - Ss spend the first 5 Kin answering a review question to get their brains going! #langchat
    • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      So you have your learning targets and your activities all ready, let's talking about making connections visible for students. #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I'm in!!! #langchat this would be really fun in the summer too when we don't have chat but have more time to play:)
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    I can't believe it's that #langchat time already: reflection (and maybe mini goal setting).
  • senoraMThomas Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A5 for me EVERY SINGLE LESSON as reminder to big goal because daily LT are a stepping stone. everything else just naturally falls #langchat
  • windycitysenora Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA: I am going to look at being more explicit with follow up on the daily(weekly for #earlylang) LTs. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    TA similar to my life, I feel comfortable with beginnings, middles get a little weird, & endings never actually happen. #langchat
  • MmeBlouwolff Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA Get back to exit tickets. I need them! #langchat
  • Elisabeth13 Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    takeaway - really going to try to be more purposeful with warmups. and go to hobby lobby:) #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA: Follow throughs are my weak point, so I'm going to work hard at looking at the End so the Middles are more meaningful. #langchat
  • JL_Delf Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    TA spelling it out is important - help them see the connections and their progress/success! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Had to be a casual observer tonight, but many thanks to @tmsaue1 for steering the #langchat ship this evening!
  • tmsaue1 Oct 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    I really want to create cover pages a la @senoraMThomas for all my workshops now #langchat
  • VTracy7 Oct 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A5. Leave enough time for Ss to honestly answer so Exit Tickets are not rushed or left blank #langchat #Guilty
  • profe_robbins Oct 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    TA- input doesn’t always have to be a big production #langchat
  • CadenaSensei Oct 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @tmsaue1 for your leadership during tonight #langchat!
  • rlgrandis Oct 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Me 1 hour ago: I have so much to do, I'll just #langchat for 15 minutes. Me now: What?! It's over?! TA - this PLN is so energizing!