First Week of Spanish Class Lesson & Lessons Learned!
Author: acquintero
Thank you for visiting acquinterobook.com! This is a place to share resources, activities, and ideas for empowering students in their newly acquired language! I have been on this journey for a while. With approximately 17 years of teaching under my belt, I have interacted with over thousands of students, perfecting my craft. As a lifelong learner myself. I earned a Master’s in Latin American Literature and Cultures, in addition to a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I’ve worked as a moderator, school evaluator, and consulting teacher for the International Baccalaureate Program. In the last few years, I have had the good fortune to present at ACTFL and AATSP as well as local conferences. These programs and opportunities have enriched my worldview and strengthened my commitment to reaching every student. In addition to publishing over 10 comprehensible novels in Spanish, French, and German, I also enjoy working with schools to align their curriculum, and presenting on topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
10 Activities to Implement the First Week of World Language Class: Building Community and Confidence!
The first week of school is the time to do the work, set the tone, and show students the hidden potential they have inside. These 10 activities, demos, freebies, and ideas will help!
CI for World Language Teachers: 5 Ways to Enrich Your Second Language Skills Over the Summer and Beyond!
CI for World Language Teachers: 5 Ways to Enrich Your Second Language Skills Over the Summer and Beyond!
From Sports-Related Short Stories and Olympic Athletes Mini-bios:
Yep, all resources Teaching Spanish Made Easy will be 20% for the next two days... and we'll will be adding more before the August sale! If you're teaching Summer School, or want to stock up, check out these two resources below. As with most of our catalogue of teacher-ready-materials, you'll grab a comprehensible, creative, relevant… Continue reading From Sports-Related Short Stories and Olympic Athletes Mini-bios:
Discover Effective Strategies for Integrating Novels into Your Upper-Levels Classes While Taking The Path of Least Resistance: Summer PD with Me!
Discover Effective Strategies for Integrating Novels into Your Upper-Levels Classes While Taking The Path of Least Resistance: Summer PD with Me!
Take Your Class Discussions to The Next Level with These 2 Conversation Creators (2 Freebies)!
Add some PIZZAZZ to class WITH HOT TOPICS! This was supposed to be a 10-minute segment in my Spanish 5 class. However, we ended up discussing the themes associated with Taylor and Travis's love story for 45 minutes. And because I know teachers don't like to recreate the wheel, I have included the slide deck with all the front loading questions below.
Well-Read: Making Free Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Claudia Ellliot from Growing in Profiency Podcast to discuss my absolute favorite topic: Reading with Purpose in the World Language classroom. As an author of Comprehensible Input novels, I deeply grasp the significance of reading in the classroom. However, with 19 years of experience teaching in public schools,… Continue reading Well-Read: Making Free Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)
Pégalo: High-energy Versatile Game for WL Language Class- Steps, Template & Video Included!
Earlier this week in my FB Group: Teaching From the Trenches , as well as on Instagram, I shared a video of my class playing "Pégalo" with prominent figures for Black History Month. This is my go-to game because it's super easy to implement and assemble, not to mention, I can virtually combine it with… Continue reading Pégalo: High-energy Versatile Game for WL Language Class- Steps, Template & Video Included!
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Several Valentine’s Day-Themed Spanish Resources Just For You!
Valentines' Day is right around the corner, and if you are thinking of providing your students with Spanish content to highlight the theme of love and friendship, you've clicked on the right post! We have a bevy of resources to choose from to make your day as sweet as possible. Freebie: Shakira and Pique Drama… Continue reading Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Several Valentine’s Day-Themed Spanish Resources Just For You!
Spanish SEL Activity for Encouraging Self-Care With Students!
We are in full-swing finals at my school, and my students are stressed, and a little self-care can go a long way. This activity is short, reflective, and invites students to prioritize their needs. While I feel that I have prepared students sufficiently for their end-of-the year assessments, many of them have been stressed out… Continue reading Spanish SEL Activity for Encouraging Self-Care With Students!
