In my school, we have 2 tracks for Spanish 2: College Prep and Regular. Since Michigan has a graduation requirement of the successful completion of 2 consecutive years of the study of a world language, my Spanish 2 students are coming to my classroom needing...
Every semester I have my Spanish 2 students do a short piece of writing in class that is assessed as part of their semester exam. Usually at the end of the semester, students are quite stressed and feeling less than inspired. I have found that...
[caption id="attachment_55259" align="alignright" width="734"] Carrie Toth's students use their iPads to record themselves speaking[/caption] What is FlipGrid One? FlipGrid One is the basic, free FlipGrid service. “With Flipgrid One, you now have access to a free version of Flipgrid that never expires. You are allowed one grid...
[gallery type="slideshow" size="large" ids="918,919,920,921"] As I start my 19th year as a Spanish “meaning maker” I decided to do things a little differently. First off, I’ve never been a big fan of grading. I used to call it a necessary evil, but now I’m wondering if it’s...
Teaching your first novel can be a daunting task. Logistically it is quite different from the textbook chapters I was used to in the past. Some teachers integrate novels into an existing curriculum as a one day per week supplement, but I have chosen to...
When I first became a teacher I handed out study guides for tests, sent notes home telling parents to remind kids to study, and spent time reviewing in class. Over the last 11 years in the classroom, my attitude has changed significantly on this topic....