It’s that time again, when teacher creators have our annual show and tell! Well, we have a few more things we’d like to show you, and maybe even some confessions to tell! There are a few new kids on the block. And you have options! You can either, cut to the chase and hojear the catalog to peruse resources that can make teaching Spanish, easy this year! Or you can take a leisurely stroll down.
Teaching Grammar is hard when it isn’t contextualized and used for a specific purpose. That’s why I created this brand spanking new story to help my students (and my mine, I mean yours as well) to communicate using DOP while talking about their books. The good news is that having the supportive context helped them. The bad news is that they want a third stallment!
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Your students need to know about this trailblazing Latina and not just during Hispanic Heritage Month. She has revolutionized the way we communicate. Learn about her story in comprehensible Spanish here!
Let’s travel next year with this vision-orienting resource “El ritual de la maleta.” I have participated in this tradition as well as brought it to my students. It’s on sale!
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Let’s Warm Up With a Few Freebies!
Students enjoy puzzles. They like to work with ideas and concepts, and this free resource provides just enough challenge to keep them engaged without being too difficult. Students will read a variety of scenarios and figure out the vocabulary as they go. They will feel empowered because cognates are a powerful tool for incidental learning. Use this natural connection and willingness to learn with Cognate Connection.
Cognate Connection is a great way to learn new vocabulary because it:
- Promotes critical thinking skills
- Helps students make connections between languages
- Boosts confidence
Use this activity as a bellringer, integrate it with your Tech unit, or us as sub plans! Carefully selected quotes about technology & social media, interactive worksheet encompasses interpretive reading, presentational writing and interpersonal speaking
Ponte al Día (New!)
Adding to the wealth of resources your students can read in Spanish, I present to you “Ponte al Día.” It’s a collection of informational texts that you can use to supplement your curriculum, discuss cultural events in a comprehensible manner, support the use of authentic resources, and we’ll delve into new trends.This publication will include “un poco de todo.” And we’ve already begun to work on the next edition… and it’s just as exciting!
Take a peek ahead of the TPT sale. It’s offered in a bundle, if you’re dying to have more materials to jump start Free Voluntary Reading. Or, if you’re looking to supplement the curriculum, the articles are individually as well. Choose your own adventure!
Best of all, they include activities that will help students access the information in a doable way. What’s included in this edition?
- El festival Verano de Bogotá (co-written in collaboration with a writer from Colombia)
- Día de los afrobolivianos
Día de la Persona Negra y La Cultura Afrocostarricense
This informational text highlights information about Costa Rica’s African roots and subsequent celebration of identity and culture.
The text is suited for Spanish students in the novice Mid-high. It’s packed with cognates and engaging illustrations that invite students into the the story, and to the party!
Día de la persona Negra y la Cultura Afrocostarricense is a celebration of identity, culture, and traditions. People of African descent in the Americas have fought long and hard to preserve their cultural traditions, and reclaim their identity years after the devastating effects of colonialism; this is just one such example.
This resource discusses, in basic Spanish, key highlights of that celebration, which include pictorial depictions of dances, speeches, and creating artwork. Students will learn about this important holiday while reinforcing some basic vocabulary words and structures in Spanish (engaging artwork included). Use to contex
Ya know what this resource would would pair well with? The bio on Epsy Campbell Barr and her sister Shirley Campbell Barr resource, aptly named: El éxito es genético! This resource chronicles the life, interests, education, passions, and public service career of the first Afro-latina vice president of Costa Rica. And her sister is a powerhouse in her own right!
What can I do with this resource? It’s not Black History Month? I’m glad you asked! There’s a lot you can do!
1. Use the article to highlight personal descriptions (fuerte, poderosa, inteligente). It talk quite a bit about these two women and the characteristics & values that made them successful.
2. Use the text as a “Persona especial” feature. Students can read through and highlight cognates at the beginning of Spanish 1 and reconstruct her life. I do this at times with texts that are slightly above, but culturally rich. Why do you think she’s famous for? Spanish Mid-high level students won’t have a problem.
3. It’s perfect for talking about immigration as well. We don’t have to limit ourselves to talking about one subject. The article hits on the massive immigration in Costa Rica to build the railways, which is why Epsy’s grandparents came from Jamaica.
4. Add some informational text as part of your FVR.
5. Use the poem by Shirley Campbell Barr to talk about self-esteem, self-love & self acceptance.
Texting in Spanish!
This best-of-texting activity is loosely based on the characters from my level 2 novel: Cómo salir de la zona de amigos.” However, students don’t have to read the level 2 comprehensible novel to enjoy the content. This contains an informational text sheet, a dialogue contextualizing SMS language in Spanish, and practice!
Have your students ever wondered about what happens when they post information about themselves incessantly online? This resource gives them an insightful idea! Based on the video “Tu vida en las redes sociales.”
Your students will have a front row seat into how not to do social media, with this thought-provoking video. The video is available on Youtube, and the activities below will help you get the most out of this resource!
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cojLhNcBdBU&t=38s
Overview: The premise of the video is to demonstrate digital citizenship and the how what we publish online, can inevitably linger forever in the virtual realm. This PSA reinforces the notion that our social media content can give strangers access, and information about our lives.
La inteligencia artificial
The world is abuzz now exploring the next generation of AI tools; as well as the impact and implications that will arise. This text provides students with a window into those conversations with comprehensible, and accessible language. “Inteligencia Artificial: Amigo o Enemigo” was crafted, referencing a variety of sources, such as articles, podcasts, news reports, and personal experience. It presents a very relevant thought-provoking topic and invites students to ponder the both the promise and peril of technological advancements.
La tecnología del futuro is a STEAM (STEM+ Art) oriented project that encourages students to think about the role of technology, and create a concept of a future app that will incorporate human values. The purpose of this project is to enable students to use their target language in a creative way, while also encouraging artistic skills, critical thinking skills, and empathy.
This resource takes students step-by-step during the process in accessible Spanish! Below are both the outlined activities Interested in more resources on the topic of social media, technology, and teen health?
Sleep Habits & Technology
This resource is perfect for a unit on health, social media, or an informational text reading. The topic has been well-researched and simplified into comprehensible language that is accessible for level 2 (Novice- high) students (or Spanish 1 late in the semester). Replete with cognates, and scientific vocabulary, this interdisciplinary resource will not only inform your students about the importance of sleep, but will also equip them to discuss issues in the target language, and hopefully, tweak their sleep habits.
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