#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 February 16, 2017
8:00 PM EST

  • MrsMurat Feb 16 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Join us on 2/25 for #digcitsummit as we discuss #digcit & digital leadership. Register here: https://t.co/0wB2oZ4AiJ #langchat #lidchat
  • participatechat Feb 16 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #langchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/q9PdwKw6v4
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Excited for yet another round of great discussion with #langchat
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Every person in my house has type A flu. So while I am home, my participation in anything right now is less than sketchy. #langchat
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 9:44 AM EST
      Are you joining us tonight for #langchat? We're talking scaffolding for novices tonight at 8 PM EST or Saturday at 10 AM EST!
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:02 PM EST
    It's been a long week, but I couldn't stay away from this topic! #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Bonsoir! Catherine - French 2-AP in Mount Vernon, WA & WL technology integration presenter. Novices shine w/thoughtful scaffolding #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Feb 16 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Taking a break from the Train Wreck of the White House to join in #langchat tonight! Very excited to talk about scaffolding for novices
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hey, #langchat! Tell us who you are, what you teach, and where you're from. Any exciting stories for us this week?
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! Valerie here from Chicago. Elementary and middle school Spanish teacher.
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:05 PM EST
    I teach MS/US Spanish in Maryland and am excited for a long weekend bc we haven't had ANY snow days OR delays! #langchat
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Cathryn from metro DC. Spanish 2, 3, and AP #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Hola! Amanda from Lawrence, KS. Nothing exciting this week. Im ready for Friday! #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! I'm Courtney, & I am the 2017 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. I teach high school Spanish. Great to be able to join in tonight!
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hey #langchat! Rose, K-5 Spanish, Rochester NY! My principal is psyched for #marzodemúsica2017! Gracias to all of you for inspiring me!
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    #langchat Angela Gardner, Spanish, Ohio.
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Bill, teach in Richmond, IN Spanish 1 and 2 #langchat
  • fabughoush Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Fadi Abughoush from Chicago, teach Arabic in a high school @LMSAEagles #langchat
    In reply to @LMSAEagles
  • ksipes129 Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Kim, Spanish in N. Indiana...overheard some "Eres tu" being whistled in the hall today 😂 #langchat
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Rough week but I did get my individual @FLAVAWeb proposal completed. #langchat
    In reply to @FLAVAWeb
  • sr_connolly Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    I'm Mark, Spanish teacher and Instructional Technologist in MA. I'm looking at #istechat & #langchat together tonight.
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Lisa-French teacher from KCMO, originally from Ann Arbor, MI. My 3's demonstrated IL proficiency on spontaneous role plays today! #langchat
  • MmeSchulte Feb 16 @ 8:06 PM EST
    Hey if you want to follow, it's #langchat and it should start soon.
    In reply to @Kirbhund, @SHSjagcampbell
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Wooohooo, two weeks of #langchat with Bill in a row for me!
    In reply to @welangley
  • SraWienhold Feb 16 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hi #langchat! Allison, Spanish for grades 7-12 in Iowa. Tomorrow is my 1st formal observation in my 5yrs teaching 😬#langchat
  • jadelman75 Feb 16 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Same here. #ParentTeacherConferences tonight! Interrupted #langchat for me!
    • SraDentlinger - Moderator Feb 16 @ 1:27 PM EST
      I may or may not be at #langchat... depending on PT conference attendance ... but YOU should be if you can!
      • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 9:44 AM EST
        Are you joining us tonight for #langchat? We're talking scaffolding for novices tonight at 8 PM EST or Saturday at 10 AM EST!
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:07 PM EST
    I'm Wendy, teaching French 1 in NE Ohio. Excited about the fun and lovely conversations my novices have had recently! #langchat
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi, #langchat Kathryn from MN, teach Spanish levels 1-4
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    You're gonna rock it, I can tell from here! #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    #langchat My scaffolding success of today: Supporting Novice High into Inter Low writing w/very mixed level group. 2 days> easier writing
  • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi #langchat. I'm Dorie, elementary Spanish teacher in CT. I'm working on a few projects tonight, but I'll be lurking!
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Howdy amigos!!! #iBelieve we can #langchat and watch @MasterChefJrFOX at the same time! Viviana from Louisiana. Spanish for the Middles
    In reply to @MasterChefJrFOX
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Jill from NOVA -teach French. Finally recovering from bad cold! #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Ready for Q1, #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:09 PM EST
    Q1 Q1 Q1 What cues and support do you provide for Ss to refer to during speaking/writing? #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    #langchat Dorie is Famous! A recent Tweet to SecOfEd went viral. Thank you for supporting sts & Ts!
    In reply to @doriecp
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    #langchat Posters of ? words, high frequency phrases on walls. Make a big difference!
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Bonsoir #langchat. Megan, French 2-AP, Detroit. Lost track of my evening! 😞
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 High freq words on wall, lots of photos, drawings #langchat
  • SraWienhold Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    merci! I picked "that class" to be observed. Guess I was feeling brave 💪🏼 We shall see. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: From #nectfl17 I learned that I need to provide some key words/phrases for the writing- also helps eliminate Google Translate #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1 sentence frames have been helpful; here are the pieces, how do you put them together #langchat
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:10 PM EST
    Sorry: A1. Still learning #langchat
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Definitely pictures...#langchat
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1- I was never a fan of picture prompts when I was a newbie lang learner but my kids have done well with them this year #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    That's why we're all here:) #langchat
    In reply to @angardner06
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 Question word posters, high frequency verbs. Tomorrow students have picture prompts for writing #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    This week we brainstormed a list of words that they thought they could use on the writing assignment ahead of time too #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1 I won't give a prompt unless they fully understand it. The prompt will be my words + gestures &/or pictures. #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Hi #langchat. Nicola from OH. College French
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1 Word walls, sometimes a vocabulary list if non-summarize #langchat
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: My back wall is dedicated to the Sweet 16 in various tenses. #langchat plus @MartinaBex ? wd posters & phrases we use
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    a1 GESTURES! #langchat
    • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:11 PM EST
      A1 I won't give a prompt unless they fully understand it. The prompt will be my words + gestures &/or pictures. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1 I usually have structures listed for speaking tasks, sometimes I forget them for writing, though! #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: high-freq verbs on wall a la @SraSpanglish & useful vocab needed for current activity. #langchat
    In reply to @SraSpanglish
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    I let students to look up 5 words that they wanted to use in their writing. So they feel supported but have to use what they know #langchat
  • LauraErinParker Feb 16 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: I like to include key phrases or vocabulary to help them start. #langchat
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    I love my word walls. Word shower curtains, I mean, ha. #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1. also, prompts for novices are in L1 bc I want to make sure they know what to do, any break down is prof. not misunderstanding #langchat
  • fabughoush Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: High Freq words all over the place , #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1: brainstorm before the actual activity; personalized vocabulary #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    This is really important for me, too! #langchat @welangley
    In reply to @welangley
    • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
      A1. also, prompts for novices are in L1 bc I want to make sure they know what to do, any break down is prof. not misunderstanding #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 These are so good bc they cover almost any task. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: I like the idea of the Super 7 (16) but definitely need to read up on it to scaffold output better #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    I let my students read another students work not to critique but to see how another student tackled the same prompt #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: also when I circle vocab I have direct translations on the board or screen #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1 #langchat Gesturing food categories this week. Dairy is me milking a cow. HS kids still giggle.
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    Well, that's why we're here tonight! Excited to hear ideas! #langchat
    In reply to @rrrrrrrrrrrrosa
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: Today we did Simultaneous Presentations but used Character Maps as floaties. #langchat it was awesome! @MartinaBex has the best ideas
    In reply to @MartinaBex
  • Robcat17 Feb 16 @ 8:14 PM EST
    #langchat A1: I find paragraph frames can be helpful. Allows Ss to focus on ideas in sentences or smaller chunks.
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:09 PM EST
      Q1 Q1 Q1 What cues and support do you provide for Ss to refer to during speaking/writing? #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1. blind retells, their resource is their partner, any breakdown can be negotiated by partner looking at the text #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 Also try not to give tasks to novices that they aren't ready for. Seems simple enough, but I get waaay too ambitious sometimes #langchat
  • AssignmentHelpN Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    #globaledchat #iOSedChat #jerdchat #langchat A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1 #linguacafe!! Google Slides makes it easy & fun! expl: https://t.co/Ot1ysSsXJi this year's slides https://t.co/olfpL2RbwA #langchat
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A1- For interpersonal writing I give mine an outline they should follow with opening and closing expressions #langchat
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
    #langchat A1 verb ending posters on wall and Ss write up ??s on board when starting interpersonal goal work
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:16 PM EST
    I always do gestures for daily routine...the "brush teeth" one has gotten me in some trouble. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72, @windycitysenora
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 Writing mats - 3 columns subject verbs/ sentence completion phrases/ "elaboration" phrases- time/place/ frequency. #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 Used Google forms like Mad Libs to create paragraph-level writing for Novices. Sts input elements, Form spits out paragraph. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:16 PM EST
    so you give them the chunks to form their own sentences? #langchat
    In reply to @bjillmoore
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1 high freq verbs and sight words all over Ss still have to know how to put a sentence together, isolated words don’t show prof. #langchat.
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I learned from watching your linguacafe how to start simpler to warm up the kids! Worked much better! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:17 PM EST
    If I've realized anything this year, it's truly what it means to be a novice and to speak like one! #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
      A1 Also try not to give tasks to novices that they aren't ready for. Seems simple enough, but I get waaay too ambitious sometimes #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I didn't know Google Forms did that! #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I love your Gold Mines! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Great point #langchat. I start off the 1st week in Sp1 100% in Spanish. It's mostly gestures, single words, and utterances (on MY part!).
    • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
      A1 Also try not to give tasks to novices that they aren't ready for. Seems simple enough, but I get waaay too ambitious sometimes #langchat
  • SchwabSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1: Mike Peto's verb charts! https://t.co/7jRwEwkmyy #langchat
  • fabughoush Feb 16 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A1: also, using Google Classroom is very helpful #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:18 PM EST
    Let's try Q2, shall we? #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    OOOH. so you create form with blanks to fill in? #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Q2 Q2 What activities help you scaffold useful vocab and structures before speaking or writing? #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I am SO intrigued by this idea!! #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora, @CatherineKU72
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2. READING READING READING and more READING #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    The template is on the AATF Wiki. You use AutoCrat to merge answers into you paragraph. Empowering for sts! #langchat a1
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I think I was overambitious w my A1 and answered for A2! #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    We don't mind at all! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2) My class is unusual compared to yours, I'm sure. Our speaking scaffolds our reading & writing. #langchat
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    #langchat A2: CI, CI, CI (Listening and reading, "scavenger hunts" for vocab, certain forms, meaning, search for meaning!
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Pleeease give me your insights on this #langchat! I need it!!
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 Practice/Form. Assess. (with feedback) on similar tasks. #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: learning to circle vocabulary has been invaluable to me. I hear some really awesome things from the Ss here & there #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 novelize reading. It gets way too boring to just read. Change it up, give extra reps. choral horizontal conj. personalize #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 My best strategy is PQA using target structures #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 Recently, I've been really into PQA before we do anything - lots of opinions, and generally lots of fun! #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A2: Again brainstorm as a group, sts write list on board #langchat
  • magisterb480 Feb 16 @ 8:21 PM EST
    I love when my Latin 1s attempt to say ANYTHING in the TL. They may not get the forms right but they do know the words to use! #langchat
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:17 PM EST
      If I've realized anything this year, it's truly what it means to be a novice and to speak like one! #langchat
      • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:15 PM EST
        A1 Also try not to give tasks to novices that they aren't ready for. Seems simple enough, but I get waaay too ambitious sometimes #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:21 PM EST
    PQA stands for....?#langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:21 PM EST
    Create a paragraph with "blanks." Sts can either choose from options or add their own ideas. Autocrat merges them #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:21 PM EST
    For opinions, I saw @thekatrinagriff had kids put legos in cups! What a brilliant way to get everyone involved! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @thekatrinagriff
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2.5 I generally think that reading before writing helps get Ss minds around immersed in TL! #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    you're a genius. #langchat
    In reply to @CatherineKU72
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 I like to play "Descubriemento" to work on yes/no Qs, Ss guess what their partner does/did related to lesson content #langchat
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 Lots of input - reading and listening to get possible responses & add authentic phrases. Activities to build automaticity. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    Personalized question and answer! #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • fabughoush Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: Creating stories Writing/speaking #langchat
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2 Bouncing off @karacjacobs & @lopezelena we do Canela vocab in context; then scene summary w/choices, blanks; THEN create own #langchat
    In reply to @karacjacobs, @lopezelena
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A2: w vocab, I always think circumlocution is important to practice #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I feel that! My PQA is usually pretty lame, with 1-2 basic starter questions that I show and then personalize. #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Definitely! how do we get novices ready to circumlocute thought? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:23 PM EST
    What is scene summary w choices? I know you don't love M/C! #langchat
    In reply to @SECottrell, @karacjacobs, @lopezelena
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Yes, I remember that from MUCTFL! Haven't tried those poems yet, though! #langchat
    In reply to @angardner06
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: focusing on small tasks really helps. Describe: appearance, family,pets; likes, friends. Each as indi task then as whole #langchat
  • fabughoush Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2: personalizing Questions , #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    If possible, watch short video (for speaking) or read short text (for writing) related to topic/function #langchat
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 @Marishawkins #langchat I encourage ss to find 2 ways to say everything.
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I watched a teacher play 10,000 pyramid w my Spanish 1A class! They could do it by mid year! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    @SECottrell has a great strategy: start w/ person, place, or thing, then describe! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley, @Marishawkins, @SECottrell
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    e.g. "María (camina/corre) por la calle y (mira/habla) por la ventana" #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @karacjacobs, @lopezelena
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A2 Keep task very focused. #langchat
    • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
      A2: focusing on small tasks really helps. Describe: appearance, family,pets; likes, friends. Each as indi task then as whole #langchat
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I'm def okay with choices for scaffolding - not so much for assessment :) #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins, @karacjacobs, @lopezelena
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:24 PM EST
    You gotta dig for information. keep things comprehensible. use proper nouns, cognates, do a quick google image search #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I think it is hardest in level 2! When they want to say so much more and don't always know the words #langchat
    In reply to @bjillmoore
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:25 PM EST
    Good to know I'm on the right track, that sounds similar to what I do now! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:25 PM EST
    I love @CoLeeSensei "wheel of detail" too! Great scaffolding for Ss who don't always know what details to add #langchat
    In reply to @CoLeeSensei
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:25 PM EST
    #langchat Don't accept single answers; show encourage different answers and forms of saying same thing.
    In reply to @welangley, @Marishawkins
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Of course you are because you’re great! #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:26 PM EST
    What does that look like? (in 140 characters... ha ha ) #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @CoLeeSensei
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Q3 What activities help you build students confidence before they speak or write? #langchat
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:27 PM EST
    Yes, creates nice transitions! #langchat
    In reply to @nicola_work
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A big wheel of who/when/where/why - spin & include that detail in your writing/speech #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora, @CoLeeSensei
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3 once again… READ :D #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A3: small group, pair work, self-recordings & self-evaluation? #langchat Am I understanding this correctly?
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:29 PM EST
    #langchat A3: I try to lower anxiety with mini pres. to elicit speaking and Praise, praise the Ss! https://t.co/Pbvf0oJ4Ge.
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A3 easy ones that build confidence. Start small & recognize the attempt! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Ditto! #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:29 PM EST
    Same here #langchat
    • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:28 PM EST
      A3: small group, pair work, self-recordings & self-evaluation? #langchat Am I understanding this correctly?
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3- Paired speaking. reading, listening practice #langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: tons of practice! Info gap activities, speed dating conversations, meet & greet speaking #langchat
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: Co-creating during story asking has helped my ss. Give a jumping off point they can change minor details w/parrallel character #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    The best thing to do to boost confidence is recognize the proficiency level of students and not ask too much #langchat
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    #langchat A3: I think that giving students a lot of 2nd, + opportunities to communicate messages helps. If at first you don't succeed...
  • SraWienhold Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A2: Lit Circles today in Sp4. 10 min read. 15 min group interpersonal speaking. 15 min writing #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 get them ready to speak by giving them low stakes opportunities to speak. #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Feb 16 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3 Many of the ideas presented by Belal Joundeya at ACTFL - quick and fun opportunities for novices to use TL #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 Make sure they have enough input via Reading/hearing/modeling #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 Small activities centered around the objective that require little output, but let me tell them how awesome they are! #langchat
  • sr_connolly Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A former mentor of mine said grand the task, not the text. Students can complete tasks with proper support. #langchat
    In reply to @windycitysenora
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 I don’t ask lvl 1 to speak much, but after doing a little this week and seeing how confident Ss were feeling I need more ideas! #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A3 Every word, every sentence, every idea is built off of the context of what they already know. #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3: Build confidence by doing interp. tasks so ss are aware of how much they understand first #langchat
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
      A3 Small activities centered around the objective that require little output, but let me tell them how awesome they are! #langchat
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 CI brief reading passages that ss respond to or comment on. Many ways to practice vocabulary and use in different contexts. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    One strength of TPRS...they have everything they need for output right there! #langchat
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
      A3 Small activities centered around the objective that require little output, but let me tell them how awesome they are! #langchat
  • SraCash Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A3 Games!! Ss feel confident when they’ve already produced the language “under pressure” #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Also, backwards design, know what they should be able to do before you ask them to do it #langchat
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
    #langchat Ss can respond to prompts like these: https://t.co/mJ45gAIyMu Inspired by @echanlon13 “quiz and pass” https://t.co/E358SsJ7bw
    • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:31 PM EST
      A3 I don’t ask lvl 1 to speak much, but after doing a little this week and seeing how confident Ss were feeling I need more ideas! #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Recycling topics and themes to give students a base that they already know #langchat
  • CatherineKU72 Feb 16 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A3 certain apps:Tellagami, MySchoolAvatar & SockPuppets allow sts to express ideas thru alternate persona. Not "them" speaking #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:33 PM EST
    Yas! And give them what they need! #langchat
    • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
      Also, backwards design, know what they should be able to do before you ask them to do it #langchat
  • SraWienhold Feb 16 @ 8:33 PM EST
    whoops 😬 I missed that we were focusing on novices. I would not recommend that with my novices #langchat
    In reply to @SraWienhold
  • ulittlefish Feb 16 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A2 #langchat NECTFL had great "info gap" activity. Give 2 diff but similar pics, sit back2back and describe til discover the difference
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:34 PM EST
    Boom! #langchat
    • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:32 PM EST
      Also, backwards design, know what they should be able to do before you ask them to do it #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:35 PM EST
    AH! I know this is off topic, but I love Interpersonal Bootcamp for all levels! #langchat https://t.co/dJY5DXvaLG
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A3 Before writing, I *try* to give feedback that will help them do better. Need to channel my inner Betsy: https://t.co/MZRMl1Laj8 #langchat
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A3 I have small classes so we do a lot of interpersonal work in circle and pass a timer to whoever wants to speak. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:37 PM EST
    Everyone ready for Q4? #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:38 PM EST
    Q4 What role do authentic resources play in preparing to speak or write? #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Feb 16 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A3: Lots of feedback on @goformative or other platform for Formative Assessment #langchat
    In reply to @goformative
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: I like to use #authres as a springboard for writing or speaking #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A4: Vital language input with a context-cultural, thematic, content. #langchat
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: #authres for reactions, vocab #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4: Authentic resources can provide purpose. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    I'm really interested in the "how," especially for my baby parrots! How to help them parrot new information? #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    #langchat A4: #authres are great for CI, for novices I like to also integrate some that aren't authentic but still great, leveled input.
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 When Ss are well prepared to examine #authres they can acquire language from the authres which they can later use #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    Also unrelated but to share another gem from #nectfl17- you can do two truths and a lie about an #authres! <3 #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A4 Cultural frame of référence, vocabulary #langchat
  • SraCash Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 I use Youtubers for inspiration for video projects…show the Ss, ask them to make a response/their version #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    You are totally welcome to share all scaffolding ideas! We don't mean to exclude! #langchat
    In reply to @VTracy7, @SraWienhold
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: Auth Res also help to spark interest--every new/interesting one is another opportunity to draw someone in. #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: Show relevance of the activity - 'real speakers' talk about this/do this #langchat
  • MarciHarrisAA Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4 #authres provide the reason for the communication - real life context and cultural perspectives and practices #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    not sure where those accents came from #Langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    Ie- if I have a description about a house/room, kids can describe what is in their own house/room #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A4: #authres can be great input for Ss. Also confidence builders-Ss feel capable reading/listening stuff for natives #langchat
  • SraBurbano Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Q1 i use Internet pics to have Ss identify voc #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A4 I can't do without #authres in any lesson, unit, task, or assignment; they provide vocab, idioms, etc. I'd never think of #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
    Or w a daily routine video- what do you do like the video- what don't you do. Ie- she does this. I do this. Can be basic #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
    #langchat A4 I love to give them audio-lingua recordings or infographics related to the lesson goal for them to reflect on/talk about
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:42 PM EST
    It don't think it's excluside :) LOVE #langchat I think it's more to do w/demographic of levels taught
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @SraWienhold
  • SraCash Feb 16 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A4 also just a way for kids to train their ear for a different accent…see someone cooler than me speaking 😂 #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A4 This unit we read a TON of #authres infographics, so when I asked Ss to make their own, they felt confident to write one! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:42 PM EST
    Not to mention any cultural knowledge is colored by my experience as a VISITOR, not native #langchat
    • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
      A4 I can't do without #authres in any lesson, unit, task, or assignment; they provide vocab, idioms, etc. I'd never think of #langchat
  • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 shows Ss that they don't need to wait to interact with an authentic audience. Real, meaningful communication can start on day 1 #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
    You could have kids make a mind map to compare each one (another idea I stole) #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 @ICanSpanish #langchat Love audio lingua recordings to provide "fillers" and how to hesitate and continue with good intonation.
    In reply to @ICanSpanish
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A4 #authres introduce vocab and thematic content. T creates tasks which require Ss to communicate using this vocab/structures #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
    BOOM. Drop the mic. #langchat
    • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
      A4 shows Ss that they don't need to wait to interact with an authentic audience. Real, meaningful communication can start on day 1 #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Awesome! Love your ideas! Tells me I need more than just infographics (I'm a sucker for them!) #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4) Because we're building context 1 idea at a time for speaking/writing, I bring in #authres for reading/listening. #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:44 PM EST
    YES! Showed lvl 1 Ss that they could understand what native speakers understand. sooo cool to me #langchat
    • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:43 PM EST
      A4 shows Ss that they don't need to wait to interact with an authentic audience. Real, meaningful communication can start on day 1 #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4: This. #authres provide the vocab, language chunks for the unit. They are the source--instead of the textbook premade lists. #langchat
    • SECottrell Feb 16 @ 8:41 PM EST
      A4 I can't do without #authres in any lesson, unit, task, or assignment; they provide vocab, idioms, etc. I'd never think of #langchat
  • EduGladiators Feb 16 @ 8:45 PM EST
    🎉Double DOSE #EduGladiators on PARENTS w/@cdmveep - chat Sat & LIVE Mon! ⏯https://t.co/g1e34qEXji #UrbanEdChat #langchat #G2Great #mdeschat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:45 PM EST
    Yes, generally I follow the IPA interpretive format, but have done graphic organizers, comparisons, etc. as well! #langchat
    In reply to @profe_robbins
  • GiselleBeaupre Feb 16 @ 8:46 PM EST
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Wish I knew more French! This is a French version of one I saw this weekend! https://t.co/qN8oFJwWnc #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • EdithEjd8986 Feb 16 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Edith @uncwilmington Student teacher. Hearing about textivate just now. Can you use it at all levels - low to high? #langchat
    In reply to @textivate, @UNCWilmington
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:49 PM EST
    Q5 How do you encourage spontaneous output instead of rehearsed? #langchat
  • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:49 PM EST
    when students don't know the Spanish word, I allow them to type (or create their own) emoji 🙊 #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:49 PM EST
    S's don't know who partner will be in advance. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A5 I think...novices aren't super capable of spontaneous language. #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:50 PM EST
    Unless its one word responses... sometimes a little more. Let's be ok with that #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:50 PM EST
    I try to engage them in nonrehearsed convos at beginning of each class...even then they have time to think before they volunteer #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    I think they are, on the right subject. I had two Ss in a French argument over who lives in a better cardboard box. #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 by being compelling! Have rejoinders posted around the room for students to use. #langchat
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 Novices need to rely on memorized language, but if they don't know who partner is, their output won't be rehearsed. #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5) The circle. The circle = trust, spontaneity, ownership. It is our family. #langchat @OWLanguage
    In reply to @OWLanguage
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: my littles live & die by thumbs up/down; is that output or just interpretive? #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: Provide high freq, conjugated verbs so ss can "create" by taking cues from the word wall during "speed friending" like actvts .#langchat
  • SraWilliams3 Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: this is hard. But using CI techniques gets Ss communicating. Makes Ss comfortable & they WANT to communicate #langchat
  • VTracy7 Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5: draw mystery tasks (as in select w/out peeking) #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A5 by being compelling students WANT to interact in L2 #langchat
  • angardner06 Feb 16 @ 8:51 PM EST
    #langchat A5: Creative prompts, unrehearsed ?s, follow-up ?s based on their responses.
  • SraCash Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5 I feel like most spontaneous output is jokes…encourage an environment where its OK to be fun, silly…build relationships!! #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5 I try to model this by asking questions Ss don't expect. No time to rehearse if your question is different! #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Yes, just hard (as non-sympathetic listener) to engage with someone who can only respond in 1-2 word answers! #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • ICanSpanish Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5 constantly switching partners--lots of interpersonal work #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5: Can use picture descriptions in partners that move--always a new picture, using familiar vocab/lang chunks. #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A5 Remember Output doesn’t have to be paragraph length discourse. 1 word answers CAN be output #langchat
  • CoLeeSensei - Moderator Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
    Wheel of Detail @MlleSulewski @windycitysenora Wait!!! Here's the link! https://t.co/bTX5uQ4m5H #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski, @windycitysenora
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:53 PM EST
    Even I (an advanced speaker at the time) rehearsed in my head what I would say to buy a train ticket in Paris #langchat
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A5: Thank you, List what you see. #langchat
    • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:52 PM EST
      A5 Remember Output doesn’t have to be paragraph length discourse. 1 word answers CAN be output #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I love seeing questions ppl ask when they are AMAZING at PQA. That helps me #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:54 PM EST
    I rehearse everything other adults might hear me say (or read that I've typed) en français. #perfectionist #langchat
    • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:53 PM EST
      Even I (an advanced speaker at the time) rehearsed in my head what I would say to buy a train ticket in Paris #langchat
  • profe_robbins Feb 16 @ 8:54 PM EST
    It's not WLC PC but I "forced" (attached a grade)my chatty level 2s to use TL exclusively last class they did SO well. #langchat #dontshunme
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Yes! Requires level of intentionality for input that I (unfortunately) am not YET super good at. #langchat
    In reply to @Marishawkins
  • SraBurbano Feb 16 @ 8:54 PM EST
    Q5 i use auth res pics. They describe what they see. Or I also ask questions based on pics. #langchat
  • bjillmoore Feb 16 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A5 I encourage ss to ask responses or comment on what others way or respond to . Encourage them to be nosey!! #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:55 PM EST
    Right now in my lvl 1 we're doing 100% TL and it helps them so much! We'll never shun you. #langchat
    In reply to @profe_robbins
  • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A5 Responding to a partner's response w/"me too" is spontaneous output for novices. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:56 PM EST
    We need to give novices the tools to share small tidbits of their opinion like this! #langchat
    • mmeshep Feb 16 @ 8:55 PM EST
      A5 Responding to a partner's response w/"me too" is spontaneous output for novices. #langchat
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:56 PM EST
    Yes! #langchat is an inclusive environment!
    • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:55 PM EST
      Right now in my lvl 1 we're doing 100% TL and it helps them so much! We'll never shun you. #langchat
      In reply to @profe_robbins
  • doriecp Feb 16 @ 8:56 PM EST
    spontaneous or novel use of memorized language #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @MlleSulewski
  • windycitysenora Feb 16 @ 8:56 PM EST
    A5-play card/board games, and intentionally teach responses, interjections to use during play. SS can self select #langchat
  • Marishawkins Feb 16 @ 8:56 PM EST
    I don't want to, but wonder if it would be the best thing... #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab, @profe_robbins
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Wow, losing track of time! What are your takeaways, #langchat
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:58 PM EST
    TA Where did the past hour go?! #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Last tidbit for the night ... a special announcement ... #langchat
  • ProfeCochran Feb 16 @ 8:58 PM EST
    TA: Definitely don't underestimate novices, but don't overestimate them, either. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Into some amazing at-home PD! #langchat
    In reply to @welangley
  • MlleSulewski Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    My takeaway: @mmefarab is the bomb dot com, y'all. #langchat
    In reply to @MmeFarab
  • rrrrrrrrrrrrosa Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA for the second week: I have a LONG way to go, but unprotecting this account was the best decision I've made in months. Thanks #langchat
  • nicola_work Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA: Love to hear everybody's ideas and try some of them tomorrow. #langchat
  • MmeFarab Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Awwwww, thanks Megan! I'm glad you had my back tonight as well! #langchat
    In reply to @MlleSulewski
  • welangley Feb 16 @ 8:59 PM EST
    TA Novices CAN output! Don’t underestimate what’s in their head, and don’t underestimate their maturity for a given activity #langchat