5. What? How?: Clip Chat (Movie Talk)
I explain what a clip chat (movie talk) is and some different strategies to help make it successful in your classes. Plus, I share the benefits of following this activity up with a write and discuss a...
20 Jan 202010min
3. What? How?: PQA (Personalized Questions and Answers)
I share my take on the traditional idea of PQA as well as suggestions for personalizing other input activities with whole class and individual questions.
5 Jan 20209min
2. What? How?: Visual Survey
I explain what a visual survey is and how to implement it in your language classroom. Plus, I share a fun little oral review game to do with multiple pictures.
4 Jan 20206min
1. What? How?: Picture Walk
I explain what a picture walk is and how to use it to deliver CI in your language classroom.
4 Jan 20203min
You Are Enough.
A little New Year reflection and reminder.
4 Jan 20204min
A No Prep, Low Stress, Collaborative Output Activity
This can be used with any text, topic, or input you've worked with in class.
10 Des 20194min
The Struggle Is Real. Where I'm at right now.
I wanted to make a quick episode to update you all on some things I've been struggling with and the lessons I'm learning. I'm working on being vulnerable and courageous (thanks Brené Brown) so here it...
10 Des 201910min
Grammar: Teach it or Not? Here's What I Do
I share with you a few ways I naturally discuss grammar in class and how I handle sending my 8th grade students to a traditional high school that focuses on vocabulary and grammar.
19 Nov 20197min
