Unit of Study

Text:
-All objects with which people make meaning

*** 20 References: Lit., Posters, Videos, Pictures and Graphs, Maps

Literacy:
-Negotiating & Creating vs. Reading & Writing
   + Negotiate Verb Carts -> Create Multilingual Conversation

Recognize text-like objects that students must engage with in a literate way

Interacting with text in a meaningful way requires knowledge of the content and processes associated with each discipline.

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AOW 10/31/11

Brain Based Learning

Spanish Language instruction is able to pull from several different exercises to emphasize well-rounded mental learning. Strong emphasis on sounds in diction, studying French art, and formulating sign language movements to coordinate with vocabulary are all ways to instruct while keeping all parts of the brain in consideration. Positive feedback in class will foster a more relaxed environment that will encourage an even more creative mental process in students in the future. It is essential to stay in your personality, while still striving to be encouraging and exciting. Show students the purpose in seemingly "silly" encouragement practices.

Class Notes 10/24/11

For Wednesday, pick a Draper chapter between 3-10 to read and respond to.

Non Traditional Non Print Texts

Speaking/Listening and Conversation Assessments

Spanish Art and Theater Review

Cultural Studies

Travel

Spanish Songs and Pneumonic Devices

Holiday Activities (Alters on Dia de los Muertos)

Traditional Print Texts

Text Books

Practice Drills

Other Books and Poetry

Communications Like Emails and Letters in Spanish

Verb Charts

Tests and Quizes

Maps

Joe and Autumn's Article, 10/24/11

What Makes A Good Teacher

     - Knowledgeable about METHODS of teaching, as well as subject area

     - Good communication skills

     - Preparedness on structures

     - Ability to be accessible and adaptable to students

       * Passion for teaching as well as content area

       * Personable

       * Interesting and fun personality

     

   

Class Notes 10/12/11

How To Motivate Students:
-Collaboration With Other Teachers
-Show Personal Interest
-Stick to Your Guns
*** Do you teach students or curriculum?
Anticipation Guide
*What's True For Me About Reading?*
-You (the reader) can question the author
-You never stop learning about yourself as a reader
-I would rather read books that I can connect with emotionally
-If the story is not exciting from the get-go, I tend to get impatient
-I can deal with a book being long, as long as the story is fascinating
-Just because other people say a book is really good, it doesn't mean it's true
-Sometimes is nicer to read fiction because it's a good escape from reality, though some biographies can be interesting, too.

*Remberber (It still makes me smile!!!)

Reflection On The Text Book Writing Sample

I chose this text because I will more than likely be using it or one very similar to it in the near future in my own classroom. It will help students manipulate the Spanish language more effectively through an increase in essential vocabulary, as well as extended horizons in culture. My text book teaching sample helps students to understand previously unknown text and vocabulary, read with purpose, and remember what they read. I made a point to avoid mind-numbing practices, and strived to make my lesson interesting and original. I believe that I planned to teach the text in an appropriate way. This is important text that would be difficult to overteach. I believe I found the "sweet spot" because there are activities that involve students to synthesize the information in a creative and fun way, while allowing students to get a firm grasp on the vocabulary through sensory connections.