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FLENJ May 17 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EarlyLang Chat tonight! Our moderator is Julie @MundodePepita & co-moderator is Valerie @windycitysenora! Ready to chat?!

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:01 PM EDT

#earlylang Good evening and welcome to tonight's chat! Our topic is Incorporating Authentic Resources in the Early Language Classroom

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#earlylang Let's get started by introducing yourself, what language & grade level(s) you teach!

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi friends! Valerie here from Chicago-elementary and ms Spanish in a Montessori school. Excited to talk #authres in #earlylang !

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi, Nathan from New Jersey. I teach French to age 3 through grade 5. Also PK-12 Global Learning Coordinator. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#earlylang I'm Julie and I'll be moderating tonight along with Valerie @windycitysenora as comoderator. I teach K-4 Spanish in Maine

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

¡Hola, #earlylang! Cristina from Miami. I teach Spanish Pre-K -5th.

srtacoulehan May 17 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! Marissa from NY, Northeast NNELL rep, Spanish K-1st #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi #earlylang! I'm Caleb from NJ. I teach K-5 Spanish.

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I’m Karen from Bucks County, PA. I’m consultant/author specializing in supporting diverse language learners in #earlyed #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

#earlylang We use a Q1/ A1 format, so please remember to include A1, A2, etc when you respond. And don't forget the #earlylang hashtag!

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi there. Andrea 1st grade dual language Spanish immersion in Colorado #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Oh - and I’m co-host of weekly #ELLCHAT for 8 years w/ @JudieHaynes #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Welcome to #earlylang chat! Tonight's topic:

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:07 PM EDT

#earlylang Here's our first question of the evening: Q1: What are authentic resources and why should we use them?

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:09 PM EDT

#earlylang A1 I consider authentic resources to be anything created for a native speaking audience

srtacoulehan May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Resources that are made specifically for the target culture/language #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: I think of these as made by native speakers of the language for native speakers of the language #earlylang

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Authentic resources #authres are made by native speakers for native speakers #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Remember to use A1, A2, A3 format and #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: When we use #authres it helps bring our Ss face to face with the target culture. It helps what's FOREIGN come close #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Using #authres helps us to avoid doing injustice to the culture we're teaching #earlylang

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Authentic resources reflect the native speaker's culture and perspective. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

#earlylang A1 I love that they provide a window into children's culture & allow my sts to experience that culture via the resource

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Love the inclusion of perspective in this. #earlylang

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Authentic resources reflect the native speaker's culture and perspective. #earlylang

srtazeeff May 17 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Amy from MI, I teach K-4 Spanish #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#earlylang this is so true! & makes it relevant for them!

In reply to @nathanlutz

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: I wonder if using #authres can also help give the children purpose for using the TL #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:15 PM EDT

We’re on question #1 “What are authentic resources and why should we use them?” #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

#earlylang this is a great point!

In reply to @windycitysenora

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Welcome to #earlylang chat, @HolaSrHoward , the @NECTFL1 Teacher of the Year!

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1: When we use #authres it helps bring our Ss face to face with the target culture. It helps what's FOREIGN come close #earlylang
In reply to @MundodePepita

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Let's look at Q2 : What types of authentic resources are most successfully incorporated in your classroom and why? #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Thanks Nathan! It's so exciting to be a part! #earlylang

In reply to @nathanlutz, @NECTFL1

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A1: I love using a variety of #authres so Ss hear range of registers - high/low/young/old/urban/mult countries - imp 4 diversity #earlylang

maestranadine May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#earlylang A1 #authres provides a shared experience between native speakers and target lang learners.

magistertalley May 17 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Jason Talley former ES, current HS, future MS Latin teacher. Dripping Springs TX #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#earlylang A2 I particularly love children's songs, poems & videos as a source of authentic resources

srtacoulehan May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Songs and games, but I must admit I could do better with #authres #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: For early elementary songs, peoms and hand games are very accessible #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

love this sentiment! #earlylang

In reply to @maestranadine

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: they have to be high interest. The more visually appealing, the better - so videos, picture books, or catchy music. #earlylang

maestranadine May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#earlylang A2 I got my hands on a few #authres elem textbooks from Panama. Students loved reading and working in them during free read time

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Videos made for children in the target culture/language are a HIT in elementary--they often incorporate content, too! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:19 PM EDT

#earlylang A2 I particularly love children's songs, poems & videos as a source of authentic resources

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#earlylang A2: songs, commercials made for kids

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

#earlylang A2 I also love nature videos, non fiction resources, memes, idioms & sayings that are relevant & can be used naturally in class

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I've never done hand games until recently. The Ss love it! Which ones do you like to use? #earlylang

In reply to @windycitysenora

srtazeeff May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: My students love videos, although most we have to listen for the "big idea" and not complete understanding. Hard concept #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Key: high interest! #earlylang

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: they have to be high interest. The more visually appealing, the better - so videos, picture books, or catchy music. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#earlylang and what a window into another child's life!

In reply to @windycitysenora

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A summary of tonight’s chat will be posted at https://t.co/q1v31iyv8r in the next few days! #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A1 It is also so important for #earlyed tchrs to use authentic resources for their English learners - but not easy to find! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#earlylang one of my favorites is Por aquí pasó un caballo, great to review numbers

In reply to @HolaSrHoward, @windycitysenora

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Supermarket flyers of ethnic foods work well for cut and paste for a particular food task. #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1 Authentic resources most critical for young children to connect what’s familiar to the new language/culture they’re learning #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Chocolate, mariposa and Ron-macaron from Costa Rica. what about you? #earlylang

In reply to @HolaSrHoward

maestranadine May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#earlylang A2 I have had a blast with Ss adapting pañuelito an #authres Span. Game to incorporate new vocab

magistertalley May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A1 Authres is language materials made for native speakers. We should use it because it represents "wild" language for Ss to hunt. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#earlylang and I just pinned another one right before this chat! here's the pin https://t.co/IDtquNolIR

In reply to @HolaSrHoward, @windycitysenora

srtacoulehan May 17 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I love "chocolate"https://t.co/XiRxXLLNSz great for classroom management, too! #earlylang

In reply to @HolaSrHoward, @windycitysenora

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

We’re on Q 2 “What types of authentic resources are most successfully incorporated in your classroom and why?" Don't forget A2/#earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

#earlylang Q2 Why do these resources work so successfully in your classes?

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Here's a playlist I've been compiling that has a bunch of hand games in Spanish. #earlylang https://t.co/fitt5mmdfa

In reply to @srtacoulehan, @windycitysenora

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Yes, this! And is always shifting from group to group/year to year:) #earlylang

In reply to @nathanlutz

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#earlylang I get so much student interaction with them!

In reply to @srtacoulehan

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

a pleasure! #earlylang

In reply to @HolaSrHoward, @windycitysenora

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:26 PM EDT

#earlylang I started a blog post on this but haven't finished it...you are motivating me!

In reply to @srtacoulehan

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

This is great! Thank you! #earlylang We'll be sure to add to the summary of the chat!

In reply to @HolaSrHoward, @srtacoulehan, @windycitysenora

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: My kids love to move, and games and songs engage them so immediately #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up soon #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Time flies, and here we are at Q3: How do you make authentic resources comprehensible? #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A2 For really young, start w/ authentic books/materials made by tchrs & families about home culture then link to the new. #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Do you know if there's a video/pin etc? I'm always on the look out...even my 8th graders love these #earlylang

In reply to @MaCristinaRV, @HolaSrHoward

VTracy7 May 17 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Hi #earlylang peeps! I'm curious. What is your criteria for selecting appropriate #authres for the #Littles?

srtazeeff May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Doing parts of infographs, videos, etc. #earlylang

magistertalley May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A2 short poetry, graffiti and inscriptions; certain prose texts/excerpts. Had to make up songs, etc because those are lost. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#earlylang A3 1st, I look for resources that have repetition, or contain familiar vocab, that tie in w our theme

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#earlylang Q3: pre-reading: gallery walk, google slides with key vocabulary, lots of visuals, manipulatives

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 these are also my go-tos #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:30 PM EDT

#earlylang A3 1st, I look for resources that have repetition, or contain familiar vocab, that tie in w our theme

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 I like putting #authres videos into https://t.co/c6HUb4BUAg and using its tools to help make incomprehensible L2 meaningful. #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: I pre-teach new/dif vocab w/ images & perhaps written words (if Ss are old enough), so when Ss see the #authres, it's not new #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#earlylang Q3: elicit from sts what they already know

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: Lots of visuals, props, actions to pre-teach certain key phrases/words #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#earlylang A3 I don't always use all of a song or poem, story, etc. sometimes one stanza is comprehensible, so I use that

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Love this as a starting point--build on what they already know! #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:32 PM EDT

#earlylang Q3: elicit from sts what they already know

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

this video starts with Don Federico FYI https://t.co/6gT1TFT4Gn #earlylang

In reply to @windycitysenora, @MaCristinaRV

srtacoulehan May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3 I always use gestures and actions to help with comprehensible input #authres #earlylang

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: Use culturally rich picture books for storytelling, and adapt the language to the Ss level. #earlylang

EarlyLang May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hey #EarlyLang, we'd love for you to share photos of your #authres in your classroom!

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#earlylang all of the above!! I like to chunk the resource into smaller bits & use visuals/gestures to convey meaning

In reply to @suarez712002

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Thank you! #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:33 PM EDT

this video starts with Don Federico FYI https://t.co/6gT1TFT4Gn #earlylang
In reply to @windycitysenora, @MaCristinaRV

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3: I will also teach ss to look for cognates, words/phrases they know when they hear a song, poem, etc to help them make meaning #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Make sure to bookmark https://t.co/q1v31iyv8r so you can vote for future topics, read chat summaries and more! #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#earlylang Q3: manipulatives inside a bag/luggagge/bag etc. Create mystery to spark young learners' interest

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Good #authres for #earlylang: 1-engaging 2-lots of available extralinguistic input to help make incomprehensible L2 meaningful 3-age approp

In reply to @VTracy7

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 Try real sign language to enhance understanding - if you make up gestures, they don’t have meaning outside your class #Earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:37 PM EDT

What a great discussion w/ lots of ideas! Here's Q4: What types of tasks work best with authentic resources in your classroom? #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#earlylang this is really true! though sometimes the signs may have a different meaning in another culture, need to be careful of that

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

#earlylang yes, the bathroom sign really threw me off after returning from being in Russia where it's the fig (bird)

In reply to @windycitysenora, @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A2 also for preK & K, some stories are too abstract at first -authentic means start w/ more realistic stories till they catch on #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

No, I checked high frequency words and put the words in a similar context but in a sentence with a visual #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: @HolaSrHoward mentioned @EDpuzzle for creating close listening exercises. I use w/ gr 5. Working on brining to to 3rd-4th. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

sounds like an incredible resource! #earlylang

In reply to @suarez712002

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

We're on Q4: What types of tasks work best with authentic resources in your classroom? #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A3 to make authentic resources comprehensible for very young - include realistic photos or props to connect to story #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I use 7 forms of extralinguistic input to maximize the amount of times L2 is paired with meaningful input https://t.co/fJAbFiiJbI #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I just used another tchr's slideshow. for a book...it was brilliant! Love this idea--I do it for videos too with screen shots. #earlylang

In reply to @suarez712002, @MundodePepita

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4: I like making something fr target culture - where Ss have to follow directions in TL. They get something in return #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A3 For ex. Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly may be authentic, but it makes no sense - not a good starter story! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:42 PM EDT

#earlylang A4 I find modified MovieTalks are very effective with videos; I ask lots of ?s & facilitate interaction in the TL

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Interacting directly with #authres works best. It's not just a photo on a textbook page! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#earlylang YES! recipes, I forgot about those! love to teach simple ones to my sts, and then have a taste test

In reply to @nathanlutz

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A4 I love when tchrs connect stories or songs to real life activities so we learn words to use at meal time, outdoor play, etc #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

gestures can get confusing. Some tips on best practices for vague pair elimination...to clarify meaning: https://t.co/TIbd0CF5u7 #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita, @KarenNemethEdM

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Story before the story...Love it. These things take time--but WORTH IT! #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I can spend about 30 minutes presenting the slide show and sts ALWAYS want to participate it's like a story before the story
In reply to @windycitysenora, @MundodePepita

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

The summary of tonight’s chat will be posted at https://t.co/q1v31iyv8r in the next few days! #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

I agree - that’s why I recommend real sign language! #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:44 PM EDT

gestures can get confusing. Some tips on best practices for vague pair elimination...to clarify meaning: https://t.co/TIbd0CF5u7 #earlylang
In reply to @MundodePepita, @KarenNemethEdM

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:45 PM EDT

#earlylang I love how relevant & in context this is! Imaginative play & acting out stories/texts, etc are so important for littles

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Our final question of the evening is Q5: How do we adapt tasks to make them #earlylang appropriate?

magistertalley May 17 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A1 Aesop's fables #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 start with the here and now for very young. Avoid removed topics like outer space. They can come later. #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: Great Q. We've got to consider whether ss read/write in choosing tasks. More concrete, the younger they are. #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5 Lang tchrs often ask me why little kids don’t retain the language they teach, even tho they seem engaged in fun activity…. #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#earlylang A5 look for ways to incorporate play in the activity, for ex: act out a song w props while singing it

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 … Answer; Research says if they don’t USE the new words, they’ll lose them. No fun activity will work if the vocab isn’t used #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Love this! couldn't agree more! #earlylang - stick to more concrete...hands on stuff. yes!

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 start with the here and now for very young. Avoid removed topics like outer space. They can come later. #earlylang

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:50 PM EDT

this is an important consideration for curriculum writing! #earlylang

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 so every story, song, activity has to focus on words that young children will have lots of ways to use in play and life #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#earlylang and re used, again and again, spiraling its way through a curriculum

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

We're lucky in #earlylang to have a long sequence to spiral/articulate

In reply to @MundodePepita, @KarenNemethEdM

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#earlylang @HolaSrHoward this also points to being sure to teach words kids want & need to use in their communication, not adult vocab

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @HolaSrHoward

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

yes indeed! #earlylang

In reply to @windycitysenora, @KarenNemethEdM

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: Adapt the language used and keep the objectives age appropriate. Keep it comprehensible & check for understanding often. #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#earlylang A5: drawings, pictures, matching, cut and paste

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#earlylang @HolaSrHoward it's really good to listen to what they are saying to each other in Eng, gives a good indication of the vocab

In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @HolaSrHoward

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5 Here’s an example of how I write these examples for English speaking tchrs of English learners https://t.co/HQzxZRc3VQ #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

pure elementary! @helenacurtain would say the big kids(HS) need those too! #earlylang

In reply to @suarez712002, @helenacurtain

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#earlylang AGE APPROPRIATE! yes!!

In reply to @MaCristinaRV

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: we need to model a lot at the beginning young learners can get frustrated with interpretive listening tasks #earlylang

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yes yes yes! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:54 PM EDT

#earlylang @HolaSrHoward it's really good to listen to what they are saying to each other in Eng, gives a good indication of the vocab
In reply to @KarenNemethEdM, @HolaSrHoward

srtazeeff May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Teach with the end in mind! If it doesn't fit, it's gotta go! #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#earlylang wouldn't this be a great topic for a chat?! this is always a challenge!

In reply to @nathanlutz, @windycitysenora, @KarenNemethEdM

HolaSrHoward May 17 @ 8:55 PM EDT

great point! #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita, @KarenNemethEdM

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Where has the time gone? #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

We are coming to the end of a terrific chat! What are your Takeaways from tonight? #earlylang

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for participating tonight in #earlylang chat!

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

TA: #authres in #earlylang: high interest, comprehensible,immediate and usable.

nathanlutz - Moderator May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Takeaway: keep using #authres, strive to make them comprehensible, and adjust tasks to suit learners' abilities & interests #earlylang

EarlyLang May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

It was a great #earlylang chat tonight. We'd love to have you join us at the NNELL Summer Institute! https://t.co/ABB78NyAND

KarenNemethEdM May 17 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A3 At end of this video - see how dad finds authentic song and all children can learn it w/ his daughter https://t.co/M2XkA1FpLL #earlylang

suarez712002 May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

yes this is true but also learners are going to use words that are meaningful to them #earlylang

In reply to @MundodePepita, @nathanlutz, @windycitysenora, @KarenNemethEdM

MaCristinaRV May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Reflaction: Use authentic sign language, so it can be used beyond the classroom:) #earlylang

MundodePepita May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

TA #earlylang authres needs to be meaningful, comprehensible, & age appropriate

windycitysenora May 17 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Many thanks to our moderator Julie @mundodepepita ! #earlylang