Simplify your grading with these four tips
Grading student work is one of those tasks that always seems to pile up, doesn't it? I often find myself putting it off, only to end up with a mountain of assignments to tackle. I'd much rather spend my time creating new materials and activities for my students. Over the years, I've found some strategies that have helped me simplify and speed up the grading process. Here are five tips that might help you streamline your grading too.
Five NO PREP formative assessment activities
Streamline Your World Language Classroom with Five NO PREP Formative Assessment Activities
Assessment in a CI Classroom
“But, I don’t know French!”
I used to hear this from students ALL. THE. TIME. especially during a test. I felt so frustrated because that was what all of the flashcards and worksheets were supposed to be adding up to - actually getting to use the language. This is where Acquisition-Driven Instruction, Comprehensible Input, and aligning my assessments to my goals for students came into the picture. Today, my assessments are task-based and reflect how I teach and how I want my students to be able to use the language.
Cultivating a Love for Reading: Introducing Free Reading to Middle School Students
In this blog post, we’ll explore a twist on introducing Free Reading through book “speed dating” with middle school students. Learn how to guide students through a process of book selection, assessment, and reflection, and help to cultivate essential reading habits while igniting a passion for literature. From building reading stamina to fostering autonomy in book selection, this method offers a dynamic way to nurture lifelong readers in the classroom.
How to: 3 Reading Strategies for Novices
I always struggle with how to get my novice learners reading with texts they can comprehend. Here are my top three reading strategies that I use with my Novice Elementary and Middle School students.
How to: Teach Verb Conjugation using TPR
How to use gestures to support comprehension in a CI classroom. See many of the gestures I use in my classroom to support student learning.
Creating Community with Class Names
Learn how you can create class community and build connections to the target culture by giving your classes class names
How to : Use gestures to support comprehension
How to use gestures to support comprehension in a CI classroom. See many of the gestures I use in my classroom to support student learning.
¡Quince! Race to 15 in This Quick Dice Game for Spanish Class
I needed to get them re-reading the text - I just didn’t have time to keep creating new input! In a moment of inspiration, I created this re-reading race - I called it ¡Agarra el Número! It’s SO easy to play, low-prep, and has the bonus effect of reviewing numbers.
Tic-Tac-Número - Group Reading and Listening Game for Spanish Class
I needed to get them re-reading the text - I just didn’t have time to keep creating new input! In a moment of inspiration, I created this re-reading race - I called it ¡Agarra el Número! It’s SO easy to play, low-prep, and has the bonus effect of reviewing numbers.
How to Engage Students with Scholastic Magazines in Spanish Class
Spanish sub plans, Scholastic magazine graphic organizer
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