#EarlyLang Archive

This biweekly chat is for early language educators - FLES and elementary immersion teachers. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm EST
Wednesday June 7, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #EarlyLang! Tonight’s topic is “Teaching with Comprehensible Input.” #earlylang
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Thank you to tonight's #EarlyLang moderator Carolina @SpanishTogether and co-moderator Julie @MundodePepita!
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    #EarlyLang - For the next hour, my tweets are dedicated to early language learning.
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    It's time #earlylang
    • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
      Welcome to #EarlyLang chat! Tonight's topic is - using comprehensible input with early language learners.
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    First, let’s get started w/ introductions. Tell us who you are, what you teach, and what’s your program/contact time like? #EarlyLang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Esteemed followers: for the next hour I'll be participating in the #EarlyLang chat.
    • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:00 PM EDT
      Welcome to #EarlyLang chat! Tonight's topic is - using comprehensible input with early language learners.
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I am Carolina, a K-5 Spanish teacher in Texas. #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    I'm Dorie; grade 1-5 Spanish teacher in Glastonbury, CT. My classes meet 3x/week for 25min/class. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #earlylang Hello! I'm Julie, and teach K-4 Spanish in midcoast Maine. Every class receives 2 30 minute periods a week.
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    My name is Derek & I teach K-8 Spanish at a #Catholic school. K-1st 25 mins, 2nd-4th 30 mins, 5th-8th 30 mins 2x per wk. #EarlyLang
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi, I'm Nathan. I teach PK-5 French @ a girls' school in NJ. We start small but end up with 4 days x 30 min by 5th grade. #EarlyLang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Welcome everyone! How exciting to see teachers from allover the place! #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi to all. Patty and I teach elem Spanish in G'bury CT #EarlyLang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #earlylang Welcome to tonight's chat! Join us @SraTewes @SraWillis @JL_Delf @Sra_Kennedy @PamKMarkell
  • MaCristinaRV Jun 7 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    ¡Buenas noches, #earlylang! I'm Cristina from Miami Spanish PreK-5th Kids are on vacation. Planning for next school year post planning week😆
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    We will be using a Q1/A1 format. So when answering Question 1, please include A1 in your answer and use our hashtag! #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    From #Omaha, forgot to add that. :-) #EarlyLang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    ego sum Jason Talley. Teaching Latin I to 8th graders at Sycamore Springs MS in Dripping Springs TX. F #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Great to see one of my coworkers join us for tonight's chat. Patty is an outstanding teacher! #earlylang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Tonight’s topic is “Teaching with Comprehensible Input.” How exciting! #earlylang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    ego sum Jason Talley. Teaching Latin I to 8th graders at Sycamore Springs MS in Dripping Springs TX. Former Elementary Latin Tchr #EarlyLang
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I'm Kate from Gbury too #earlylang
  • SraWillis Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Thx for reminder for #earlylang! Middle of bedtime so will try to drop in as soon as I can!
    In reply to @MundodePepita, @SraTewes, @JL_Delf, @Sra_Kennedy, @PamKMarkell
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #earlylang We are about to start our chat with Question # 1!
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hi! I’m Karen Nemeth of Bucks County, PA. I teach teachers how to teach dual language learners all over the US. Great topic! #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Q1 What is Comprehensible Input? #EarlyLang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Oh, too, bad! #earlylang and we will have a summary available on the @nnell website soon after the chat!
    In reply to @suarez712002, @EarlyLang, @SpanishTogether, @NNell
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi! Emily from NC joining in! :) #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Woooah, G'bury is in the house tonight! Kate is another wonderful teacher I have the pleasure of working with. #earlylang
    In reply to @KrotzerK
  • JL_Delf Jun 7 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Bedtime here too- I'm trying #earlylang !
    In reply to @MundodePepita, @SraTewes, @SraWillis, @Sra_Kennedy, @PamKMarkell
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #earlylang would love to have you join us when/if you are able! :)
    In reply to @JL_Delf, @SraTewes, @SraWillis, @Sra_Kennedy, @PamKMarkell
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    #earlylang will love having you join when you can! :)
    In reply to @SraWillis, @SraTewes, @JL_Delf, @Sra_Kennedy, @PamKMarkell
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    We are on Q1: What is Comprehensible Input? #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Speech in the learner's L2, which is shaped to be understandable @ the learner's proficiency level. #EarlyLang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    They don't need to understand EVERY target language word. #earlylang
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Comprehensible input as target language that kids can understand often with visuals in context and with repetition #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Input in the TL that students can understand easily. eliminating the need to use translation #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #earlylang A1 in my estimation, CI is any input that sts at their level can understand, includes recipes, stories, poems, songs, memes, etc
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: comprehensive input: fully understanding what you see, hear and read! #earlylang
  • MaCristinaRV Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Comprehensible input is language that our #earlylang are able to understand.
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: C.I. is input provided to listeners/readers that is understood even though they might not understand every word #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    #earlylang this is a very important point!
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 CI is anything that a language learner hears or reads from which they are able to properly derive meaning. #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 communication that's message is understood by the listener/reader even though not all words are known. #earlylang
  • SraWillis Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I think of CI as the water being poured on to a sponge (kiddo's brain) that gets absorbed. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    #earlylang A1 could also include non fiction, idioms, cultural info. Input comes in a wide variety of forms
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    #EARLYLANG Don't forget we use a Q1/A1 format - so your answers should contain "A1" - thanks!
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q1: understandable messages that lead to language acquisition but if this input is also compelling, you have a win-win situation #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Adapting the content to the level of the students, making sure the input is understandable #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 and it has to keep frustration level down. Lessen fight or flight #earlylang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 CI is what builds and strengthens mental representations of language. #EarlyLang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    #earlylang Remember to include A1, A2, etc with your answer in correspondence to each question; don’t forget our hashtag #earlylang
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: understandable messages that lead to language acquisition but if this input is also compelling, you have a win-win situation #earlylang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1 Comprehensible input depends on connecting new learning to existing knowledge #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Love this!! #earlylang should mirror how L1 is acquired.
    In reply to @SraWillis
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1.1 @magistertalley mentioned a great phrase: "derive meaning". Without that, why are we even communicating? #EarlyLang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    a1 Pictures, gestures and motions can easily be misunderstood - makes sense to teacher, but student #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Oh and #earlylang shouldn't be grammar heavy.
    In reply to @SraWillis
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #earlylang A few minutes more for Question 1 & then we will move on to Question 2
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    a1 Pictures, gestures and motions can easily be misunderstood - makes sense to teacher, but student doesn’t get it #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A1 not only is the lang itself comprehensible, but also the format. Important to know what younger learners are familiar with. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #earlylang yes! a colleague used 'to intuit meaning' and I loved it!
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @magistertalley
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Awesome answers! Let's move on to question #2! #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Q2: How does CI looks in your #EarlyLang classroom?
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 so you can’t really plan comprehensible input without knowledge of what each child will know and connect #earlylang
  • _MadameH Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Christelle in Ottawa, 🇨🇦- grades 3&4 Fsl- joining #Earlylang chat for the first time tonight.
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A1 I rely heavily on the text types and formats the Ss are used to seeing in their regular ed classroom setting. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Welcome! So glad to have you! #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2 pictures, gestures, contextual situations, repetition, games, stories, predictable text, compelling information, cognates #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    a1 Yes! CI and #earlylang should focus on communication in the TL. Even if it's scripted or one word answers.
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @magistertalley
  • SraWillis Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    This is why I have more stuffed animals than is likely allowed by the fire code. #earlylang
    In reply to @doriecp
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Very deliberate well thought out planning, then I sometimes stand on my head to help understanding w/o translation #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    This is an important point when planning for CI. Each Ss HS his/her own frame of reference. #earlylang
    • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      A1 so you can’t really plan comprehensible input without knowledge of what each child will know and connect #earlylang
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: lots of use of realia! Play learning, chants, hands on, interactive! #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    #earlylang A2 I strive to create a 90-100% in TL environment, so all input has to pass the 'is it CI' test. Stories, science, geography, etc
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 In the early stages. I was first-yr teacher this school yr & admittedly struggled to stay in L2. Next yr, almost all of what.. #EarlyLang
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: I use a variety of strategies 2make language comprehensible - pictures, gestures, examples, the real thing, whatever it takes #EarlyLang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Remember our Q2: How does CI looks in your #EarlyLang classroom? #earlylang
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: CI in my classroom is present in class-created stories, we like to invent silly characters and play, play, play #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Soooo true! Think of how much our youngest students don't understand in L1 let alone L2 #earlylang
    • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:17 PM EDT
      sometimes our young ones don't "get" things in their L1 - so imagine an L2!
      In reply to @doriecp
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    #earlylang this is key! very careful planning is needed to ensure what is provided is comprehensible
    • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      Very deliberate well thought out planning, then I sometimes stand on my head to help understanding w/o translation #earlylang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Songs, QA sessions about students' lives, making up stories, telling Greek/Roman myths. All supported my gesture and visuals.#EarlyLang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 ...we do will be in L2. I'm learning how better to facilitate the #SLA process for Ss. #EarlyLang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    True! many of the same strategies can be used, especially the deemphasize on correct grammar. ss pick that up over time #earlylang
    In reply to @nathanlutz, @SraWillis
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2 CI with activating prior knowledge, pics, key words, interest and with communicative purpose #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    #earlylang We are on Question #2- What does CI look like in your #earlylang classroom?
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #DEDICATION ;-) #EarlyLang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #earlylang A2. Lots of pictures or videos of students to discuss what we are doing in them. Great spiral review: Do, reflect, repeat
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2 Also requires much repetition of L2 new info thru all modalities. #earlylang
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: I try to use a variety of strategies to appeal to the largest group possible of students #EarlyLang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    My goal for all of @MOQSchool's #Spanish classes next year. :-) #EarlyLang
    • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      #earlylang A2 I strive to create a 90-100% in TL environment, so all input has to pass the 'is it CI' test. Stories, science, geography, etc
  • _MadameH Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I find repetition of useful words/phrases is key and it is important to find ways to make that interesting and fun. #Earlylang
  • MaCristinaRV Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2: Targeting various proficiency levels means that CI must be customized, so that #earlylang Ss understand the message & acquire language
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A2 sometimes a pic alone isn't enough. We all have diff interpretations. What does this pic mean to you? Run? Fast? Competitive? #earlylang
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I love setting up the classroom so they encounter different versions of the same object: in pictures, plastic, plush, real... #earlylang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2: Using a lot of props to create stories! Acting the stories! #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A physical response or saying "Sí" or "no" in Spanish are both low stress, I agree. Not forced at all. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @magistertalley, @SrtaElizabeth17
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    #earlylang I decided to do 100% in TL w my incoming Kinders this yr, it was amazing! esp b/c I pretended I didn't understand Eng
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A2 Lots of repetition! If they don't get it one way I say it again. It may take awhile, but I make sure they get it w ejs #earlylang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Yes! It's awesome when they start to transfer phrases you've done in one context to another...such a satisfying teacher moment! #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    Ooooo man, I bet my now-1st graders would love that. Such an 'animated' bunch! Great idea. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @MundodePepita, @MOQSchool
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    #earlylang A2 also, routines & predictable activities help to convey meaning, especially over time
  • PreKlanguages Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Use less complex vocabulary whenever possible, limit your use of idioms and avoid run on sentences. #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    If you do this next year, I'd LOVE to see a video of Day1. That's the biggest question people have w/100% TL. What to do on day1? #earlylang
    • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      #earlylang I decided to do 100% in TL w my incoming Kinders this yr, it was amazing! esp b/c I pretended I didn't understand Eng
      In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    We will start with our Q3 in a minute! #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 #earlylang I get it. I spend hours researching clip art so it is not ambiguous
    • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      A2 sometimes a pic alone isn't enough. We all have diff interpretations. What does this pic mean to you? Run? Fast? Competitive? #earlylang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    You got this, @WhatDHeckman ! You'll be so happy you did :-) #earlylang
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool, @WhatDHeckman
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 And visuals! even if it's just a drawing on the board #earlylang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A2 an immersion like experience! Just as if they are learning l1, they hear language use in real context. #earlylang
    • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      #earlylang I decided to do 100% in TL w my incoming Kinders this yr, it was amazing! esp b/c I pretended I didn't understand Eng
      In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2: Also more than plan step by step, I work on connecting with my stds and being in a happy place #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #earlylang Reminder: You can vote for future topics here: https://t.co/pGVBVAEwCs #earlylang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    This is a great idea. I will try to remember to record my first days with K...it would be a nice end of year comparison, too! #earlylang
    In reply to @doriecp
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Thanks for the encouragement! I just hope it cuts down on behavior issues & side-chatter. That was an issue this year. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @srtacoulehan, @MOQSchool
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q3 What CI strategies and activities have you used with your #EarlyLang learners?
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    An exhausting task, but worth it! #earlylang
    In reply to @IteachHola
  • EduGladiators Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    💯Join #EduGladiators SATURDAY w/author @ClassTechTips leading the convo! #fledchat #edumoves #teacherpowered #AHLead #CELchat #earlylang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A2 I agree w/ repetition but sometimes you have to admit if they don’t get it you might have chosen the wrong topic or words! #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    #earlylang I actually did this year! Here's the video on Youtube https://t.co/n7kwLjWyR6
    In reply to @doriecp
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    So important! Personalized learning connections! #EarlyLang
    In reply to @carsuatima
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    #earlylang yes! It has been a completely different experience! they have to learn new ways to communicate w me, & they do!
    In reply to @KrotzerK
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    We are on Q3: What CI strategies and activities have you used with your #EarlyLang learners?
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Maybe we can find a way for people to share videos privately on https://t.co/7CML96dpFR. That way less to deal w/ for Ss privacy #earlylang
    In reply to @srtacoulehan
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: I like combining strategies - so a picture and a gesture together work nicely - or throw in an example - &point to word wall #EarlyLang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 K-3rd: songs, vids, & games were really effective. 4th & above more liked vids & group work; only 1 class really liked TPRS. #EarlyLang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3 ask families to share items from home that you can talk about - familiar and meaningful to child, easier to learn language #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Woah, you're the best!! #earlylang
    In reply to @MundodePepita
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3 rhymes and TPR anything that gets their blood flowing. I'm not afraid to look silly #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: Simple games such as "Simon says" work great with CI #earlylang
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3: https://t.co/uQwONHa0PA #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    #earlylang I find the key is to not film them, just me
    In reply to @doriecp, @srtacoulehan
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 CI strategies of pairing motions with vocab, visuals and songs. Lots of modeling questions and responses #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 #earlylang That's why I write all my own visuals for ExplainEverything (EE)
    • PreKlanguages Jun 7 @ 8:26 PM EDT
      Use less complex vocabulary whenever possible, limit your use of idioms and avoid run on sentences. #EarlyLang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 I use the same entry routine my ss say buenas días profe to me after I say buenas días clase #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3: I have adapted some traditional songs to make them comprehensible my Ss #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Will do, ¡gracias! Have you jumped on the #deskless train at all? That & 100% TL seem to fit together well. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @srtacoulehan, @MOQSchool
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A3 weaning them off of "how do you say?" and working on circumlocution...great describing language comes from this #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #earlylang this is so true!
  • PreKlanguages Jun 7 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    also, draw and pass to make stories. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #earlylang we are on Question #3: What CI strategies & activities have you used with #earlylang learners? #earlylang
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    It's so nice seeing so many new people on the #EarlyLang chat tonight! Remember you can get summaries of past chats https://t.co/7c7G8NdlUn
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3: @SrtaElizabeth17 Yes! Having a clear routine is helpful! #earlylang
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 make sure gestures and movements are really meaningful. Silly doesn’t always equal learning. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    #earlylang try teaching in circle with the littles- it's great for community building, too
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @srtacoulehan, @MOQSchool
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A3 I find solid/predictable routines helpful in creating a comprehensible context for learning. #earlylang
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3.I do theme units so no matter what we are studying: math, science, language arts we are getting repeated exposed to same words #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • PreKlanguages Jun 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Stories that connect on a personal level.Stories make our imaginations soar and fill our worlds with possibilities and adventures.#earlylang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A3 - Good idea! Some traditional songs sound crazy now! But their catchy tunes can really help! #earlylang
  • _MadameH Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3- I make a long of my own resources to aide Ss understanding and have them draw their own Picts for new vocab. #Earlylang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Yup! Had OWL training and love the whole philosophy behind it. However, pushing in means you have to get creative with #deskless #earlylang
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A3 I also speak ASL and find many signs are good gestures to use. Plus they learn a bonus language :) #earlylang
  • singalingo Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Piña at SingALingo here, glad I could catch the end of this! Hope everyone's well! #earlylang
  • _MadameH Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3- I also use stories that Ss are already familiar with in L1 to aide comprehension when they encounter it in L2. #Earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #earlylang a few more minutes with Question 3
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 I am a big fan of using ASL to enhance comprehension - is a real language, can be used anywhere, plus unites language learners #earlylang
    • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      A3 I also speak ASL and find many signs are good gestures to use. Plus they learn a bonus language :) #earlylang
  • PreKlanguages Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A3 At the end of the day, anything that is meaningful and fun for the kids #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    #EarlyLang I've used AmSignLang gestures and tell Ss they are learning another lang they need to respect too
    • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      A3 make sure gestures and movements are really meaningful. Silly doesn’t always equal learning. #earlylang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Wish there were more resources for this - workshops, research...another project, @doriecp! #earlylang
    In reply to @doriecp, @doriecp
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Glad you were able to join us! #earlylang
    In reply to @singalingo
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    #earlylang so glad to see you! Welcome!
    In reply to @singalingo
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    a3 I wanna try games any good ones? #earlylang
    In reply to @MundodePepita
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3 I use sheet protectors and three rings. I'm able to bring my CI into each classroom this way. Songs, questions, vocal, charts #earlylang
  • MaCristinaRV Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A3: Language used during MovieTalks & readings of picture books can vary depending on the targeted proficiency levels of Ss. #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Ready for our Q4? #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    That's good to hear! I'm going to @OWLanguage's #ECBC17 to get some formal training on it. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @srtacoulehan, @MOQSchool, @OWLanguage
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    #earlylang A summary of tonight’s chat will be posted at https://t.co/pGVBVAEwCs in the next few days! #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    And not only stories. I use much of what they encounter in their regular class: games, routines, call/response, assessment styles #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    I ❤️ that! When I was learning Thai, I read Harry Potter in Thai. It helped so much rather than reading a random story #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A3 Discipulus Illustris/La Persona Especial, Circling With Balls, Story Listening, asking stories #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I'd be happy to! @earlylang webinar maybe? #earlylang
    In reply to @nathanlutz, @srtacoulehan, @EarlyLang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    #earlylang here's a link to posts on my blog with games https://t.co/33WDBCRRDz
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Q4: How do we assess whether or not our efforts in creating CI were successful? #Earlylang
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A3: The main thing for me is to spend a lot of time at the begginning modeling listening w/the intend to understand 1/2 #EarlyLang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    You'll love it! So many great ideas for transitions, games, and community building activities - all in 100% TL! #earlylang
    In reply to @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool, @OWLanguage
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    awesome!! will def read later! #earlylang
    In reply to @MundodePepita
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #earlylang and here are a bunch from @SpanishTogether https://t.co/E8e2e9ukZF
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17, @SpanishTogether
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A4 for young Ss, small group and individual interactions are the best assessments. Have a conversation and see what they get. #earlylang
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4: checks for understanding are so important! My Ss have a gesture to discretely indicate confusion and need for clarification #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    The more I borrow from the classroom teacher, the less time I have to use to explain directions/expectations/etc. #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH
  • KrotzerK Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A4 lots of checks for understanding - from vocab recall to yes/no choral response to matching descrip to pic #earlylang
  • singalingo Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: Playing games that rely on using the vocab taught earlier in songs/ activities -- observing how they use and understand... #earlylang
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 kids' faces...the blank stares are a good indication that you didn't do a great job lol #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4 by 'reading' our ss faces and asking lots and lots of questions #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    I take a lot of anecdotal notes that often include quotes/language samples of exactly what S are saying #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • cybraryman1 Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    My Early Literacy page https://t.co/eHnxZzkOms #earlylang Parents need to learn how to create a literate environment for their children.
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 In early childhood ed, circle time is disappearing due to research showing importance of individualized interactions #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    #earlylang A4 listening & observing sts closely really helps me to notice when kids need me to rephrase or change my approach at that momen
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    I agree! Having a signal for them to show you if they understand or don't understand. #earlylang
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17
  • JL_Delf Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 are they nodding? Are they doing? Are they responding? Or are they dear in the headlights? #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Great idea! #earlylang do you find that they are honest?
    • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:40 PM EDT
      A4: checks for understanding are so important! My Ss have a gesture to discretely indicate confusion and need for clarification #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4 daily formative assessments. Quick 👍🏼or👎🏼after directions, exit tickets, that unmistakable look of confusion, etc. #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Can I ask what gestures you use for that? #EarlyLang
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 Assess if students can understand similar but different stories etc (assess for transfer). #earlylang
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 This is good for older children, but preK and K doesn’t work - they ALL raise their hand or wiggle their finger, right? #earlylang
    • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      I agree! Having a signal for them to show you if they understand or don't understand. #earlylang
      In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I would said go and see it in action. Go to a workshop or PD. Ask questions. Get motivated! #earlylang
    In reply to @_MadameH, @WhatDHeckman, @MOQSchool
  • _MadameH Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    I have to jump out a bit early, but thank you for letting me join #Earlylang chat!
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 Sí/No or verdadero/Falso, thumbs up/down questioning prior to leaving classroom #earlylang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A4 Technically output is evidence of CI success, but doesn't emerge consistently enough to assess based on that. #earlylang
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A3: and how to negotiate meaning, and what does that look like when making up stories and playing games? #EarlyLang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    #earlylang We are on Question4 How do we assess whether or not our efforts in creating CI were effective? #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    so glad to have you join us! #earlylang Be sure to follow @NNELL to see when our next chat is
    In reply to @_MadameH, @NNell
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 For preK and K, best assessment is to play with them, converse with them about their understanding w/ hands on activities #earlylang
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A4 Marzano has great kid friendly graphics for checking for understanding #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Hmmm, good idea. Do you find that it's discreet enough so that they aren't embarrassed? #EarlyLang
    In reply to @nathanlutz
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    #earlylang this is where setting a procedure & practicing it makes all the difference @responsiveclass @SpanishTogether is terrific at that!
    In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @responsiveclass, @SpanishTogether
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A4 I love #plickers for assessment too! #earlylang probably better for students grade 3 and up
    In reply to @MundodePepita
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Sometimes I set up the smartbord w/ a word doc and I'll type as students talk. They love to watch their words come on the screen! #earlylang
    In reply to @srtacoulehan, @SpanishTogether
  • JL_Delf Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Woodland deer, I hate when I do that! #dyac #earlylang
    • JL_Delf Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      A4 are they nodding? Are they doing? Are they responding? Or are they dear in the headlights? #earlylang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    It's important to set expectation is NOT to understand every word, but overall message. Otherwise they signal all the time #earlylang
    • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT
      I agree! Having a signal for them to show you if they understand or don't understand. #earlylang
      In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17
  • kellycondon Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Unable to participate tonight but going to be catching up on this chat tomorrow! Can't wait to read the good ideas! #earlylang
  • emilyfranESL Jun 7 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Great chat!! Sorry I have to checkout early! 👍🏼 #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I will share Q5 soon! Exciting! #earlylang
  • carsuatima Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A3: and how to negotiate meaning, and what does that look like when making up stories and playing games. #EarlyLang 2/2
  • KarenNemethEdM Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A4 Do you ever try to say the wrong thing and see if they catch you (shows they understand?) Humor is great accessory! #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q5: How do you teach culture with Comprehensible Input? #earlylang
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Even though #EarlyLang Chat is going on hiatus for the summer, you can still vote for our fall topics: https://t.co/DjwNU473ep
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    3rd & up LOVED @plickers! They always asked to play "that game". Just be sure to have a good handout/mark/retrieve procedure. #EarlyLang
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17, @MundodePepita, @plickers
  • nathanlutz - Moderator Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: I think when you have authentic practices and products, they're visceral and lend themselves to CI. But they need explaining #EarlyLang
  • singalingo Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A4 -- YES, the humor of getting things wrong goes a long way with the younger set. #earlylang
    In reply to @KarenNemethEdM
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5 I feel we need a whole other #earlylang to tackle this question!
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5 visuals, info graphics and lots of comparisons to what they already know #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A5: Again, adapting some of the traditional songs and stories to make them comprehensible and appealing for the Ss #earlylang
  • magistertalley Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Talk about personalities, artifacts, tell stories of gods/goddesses, historical figures, Aesop's fables, geography a5 #earlylang
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Hi Kelly! Enjoy reading, lots of good shtuff tonight. :-) #EarlyLang
    In reply to @kellycondon
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Sounds great! #earlylang
    In reply to @doriecp
  • IteachHola Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 with very deliberate language, re-written by you for your particular grade level. G2 ss not same as G5. #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #earlylang A5 this is a particular passion of mine! keep definition of culture broad to include both 'big' & 'small' culture
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5 I've decided to stop "teaching culture" and to start teaching for intercultural competence. Works even better in L2 too! #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    We are on Q5: How do you teach culture with Comprehensible Input? #earlylang
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Hands-on activities are the best! The Gwichin teacher here taught beading & the kids said the colors as they sewed #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A5 virtual trips are great too. They need to be able to see the world we are talking about! #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    #earlylang A5 how you write the date is culture, just as simple facts about a famous person, or basic info about a celebration is alsocultu
  • srtacoulehan Jun 7 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A5 #authres!! #earlylang
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Remember, this is our last #earlylang chat of the season. Be sure to follow @NNELL for news & announcements regarding our future chats!
  • singalingo Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    #earlylang -- A5 realia like print ads or menus worked into activities...
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    What's considered big and small culture? #earlylang
    In reply to @MundodePepita
  • spiraledu Jun 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    @SkypeClassroom has some amazing resources! #earlylang Great to connect with other classes learning the same things!
    In reply to @SrtaElizabeth17, @SpanishTogether, @SkypeClassroom
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    We hope you benefitted from tonight's #EarlyLang chat! If you want more #earlylang PD, consider coming to the NNELL Summer Institute!
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Oops, its @earlylang for the official NNELL account. The other is owned by some lady who never tweets. 😤 #earlylang
    • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:53 PM EDT
      Remember, this is our last #earlylang chat of the season. Be sure to follow @NNELL for news & announcements regarding our future chats!
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Tonight's #EarlyLang Chat was sponsored by @EMCPublishing! Please be sure to thank them! https://t.co/64E8ACPXWt
  • singalingo Jun 7 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Thanks Carolina & Julie -- fun to see you here and glad I got to catch a smidge of this. Will check summary! Happy summer! #earlylang
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    One more minute for Q5! #earlylang
  • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    a5 showing students that they can find spanish all over not just in places where spanish is traditionally spoken is important 2 #earlylang
    In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #earlylang Correction: Follow @earlylang to keep abreast of NNELL chats & announcements!
  • MundodePepita Jun 7 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #earlylang We have another minute with the final question
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    What are your takeaways from our #EarlyLang chat?
  • WhatDHeckman Jun 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Hopefully Nancy (@NNell) doesn't mind us blowing up her notifications for an hour... :-D #EarlyLang
  • doriecp Jun 7 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Oh, I love this! So important. And @SraSpanglish just tweeted an article about this today! #earlylang https://t.co/oIJDjZkwsl
    • SrtaElizabeth17 Jun 7 @ 8:56 PM EDT
      a5 showing students that they can find spanish all over not just in places where spanish is traditionally spoken is important 2 #earlylang
      In reply to @SpanishTogether
  • EarlyLang Jun 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A huge ¡GRACIAS! to tonight's #EarlyLang moderator Carolina @SpanishTogether and co-moderator Julie @MundodePepita! Great job!
  • SpanishTogether Jun 7 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Time flies! What an exciting chat! Please share your takeaways! #earlylang