I Teach Dual Language Blog- Research in the Primary Grades - Las Invenciones March 20, 2013I have been going through my files recently and found some samples of a spring research project I did in the past with second grade bilingual students. Social Studies seems to be the most neglected subject because of time but it is really a practical, engaging, and easy subject to teach. When possible, I tried to integrate some of my reading and writing ob […]
- Dual Language Linky Love - 3/18/13 Edition March 8, 2013I'm back on the blog and wanted to share some of my favorite links that I have found in the past few months in case you missed them on my Facebook page:California has posted their Common Core Language Arts Standards in Spanish. The standards that are specific to the Spanish language are noted in blue. There is a lot of emphasis on the use of the accen […]
- Explorar las expectativas: Segmenting words into syllables December 12, 2012If you find yourself questioning the importance of some phonological awareness activities like segmenting words into syllables, check out this short video for some inspiration. These bilingual Kindergarten students were able to write with accuracy and confidence in March because their teacher had spent the first months of their school year developing this s […]
- Research in the Primary Grades - Las Invenciones March 20, 2013
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Advancing Acquisition with Krashen, Part II
Continuing our discussion about Krashen’s hypotheses on language acquisition, let’s look at the Monitor Hypothesis. It is perhaps the least understood hypothesis and the hardest to explain so let’s try some word pictures! Think of those special cars made for … Continue reading
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Advancing Acquisition with Krashen, Part I
Most people chuckle with regret when asked about their experience learning a second language in high school and college. They had high hopes for becoming bilingual or trilingual but their conversations are now limited to simple sentences spoken in present … Continue reading
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Are Speaking Skills Important to English Language Learners?
Do you have English language learners, ELLs, who struggle with speaking skills? For English language learners, having appropriate speaking or communication skills means that they will be able to properly express themselves in their new language. Helping them build and … Continue reading
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