That was Then, This is Now!
Lenita CasellaMarisa Keen
Allyson PowerMiddlesex Middle School
Darien Public Schools WL VisionWe believe that proficiency in more than one language is essential to function in a global society. By integrating language and culture, the World Language Department seeks to broaden students’ communication skills, while fostering
inquisitiveness and respect for other cultures. We believe in the dynamic development of communication and language skills, empowering students to
take risks using the target language, with the ultimate goal of preparing them to collaborate, problem-solve, and engage as thoughtful citizens
with people around the world.
Today’s Objectives:
★ Examples:Inspiration/Not a How-To
★ Proficiency/Technology in all 3 modes:Grades 6,7,8Google Suite/Chromebook
How do we increase proficiency in the interpretive mode?
★ Immersion-90% +
Technology helps us to do just that!
★ Realia
Google Slides
“Soy yo” Bomba EstéreoTarget
Add questions or comments throughout the video.
Students can rewatch segments of the video multiple times between questions.
EDpuzzle can be shared and posted on Google Classroom.
Edpuzzle
Google FormsInterpretive reading
➡Students can watch a video
and respond.
The video can be viewed several times to provide for
differentiated instruction.
Interpretive reading
➡Students can read an article
and respond.
The ACTFL interpretive mode proficiency rubrics
can be adapted to Google Forms.
KamiGet Kami in the Marketplace then open any PDF with it.
Increasing proficiency in the interpersonal modeDaily Speaking Practice
★ Spontaneous conversations based on a particular topic/theme
★ Encourages students to focus on what they can say, not what they can’t say
★ Comprehension over correctness
Vocabulario útil:Creo que - I think that… Yo prefiero...mejor/peor - better/worse los personajes -characters
¿Libro o película?
Vocabulario útil:el canal hacer zapping - channel-surf ingel sofá
¿Qué ves en la tele?
Screencastify
★ A video recording Google extension that allows students to record themselves
★ Can be used as a way to record interpersonal activities or presentational speaking activities
Screencastify★ After a video is recorded, it is automatically
saved into the student’s Google Drive under their Screencastify folder.
★ Students can share the video link via email or share the video on Google Drive.
Screencastify is a Google
extension.
Once the extension is
added students can make videos
at any time.
Students can record their
desktop or their computer camera.
➡Example of a differentiated interpersonal activity using
Screencastify.
➡Students can watch their own
video and rate themselves using the AAPPL
interpersonal proficiency rubric.
Students can see the score description as well as strategies to improve.
AAPPL Practice
⬆Students can reflect on their interpersonal abilities and
revise.
Students can re-record themselves speaking on the same prompt/theme and see the differences in their videos.
Google slides for interpersonal speaking practice…
“speed dating”
Invitaciones En el restaurante...
How do we increase proficiency in the presentational mode?
★ Provide students choice in how they develop and present their work.
Technology helps us to do just that!
★ Have students get goals and self assess about reaching them.
Presentational speaking - Screencastify desktop
Bob Esponja
Students create a Google slide with pictures related to what they are talking about. This will also help remind them of what they want to say.
Presentational speaking - Google Slides
Presentational speaking - Google Slides
Post template on Google Classroom …Each student will get a copy
Flipgrid - presentational speakingFun and easy way to practice and assess speaking in the target language.
Create a FREE account
One grid … multiple topics with FREE version
Creating a topic
Students add video responses
Share on Google Classroom or give students the code
Using Flipgrid as a listening activity too!
Students listen to classmates Flipgrids...give them something specific to listen for in the clips.
Presentational writing - Google Doc
Presentational writing - Google Slides
Por Guillermo
POEMA EN DIAMANTE
Soy Guillermo.En general, soy
tranquilo y atlético.A veces soy creativo,
listo o estudioso.No soy ni artístico
ni tímido.¡Yo soy yo!
Google For Education
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