CI for World Language Teachers: 5 Ways to Enrich Your Second Language Skills Over the Summer and Beyond!
Category: Novels
Well-Read: Making Free-Choice 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-Choice Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)
“La revelación”: New CI Thriller by A.C. Quintero
Check out the new book trailer added! https://youtu.be/x9uUbim5ECE?si=5ilpM1EOFWIfTvda If your students loved the drama-drenched mystery of Las apariencias engañan, the adrenaline pumping suspenseful sequel, El amario, and the thrilling plot twists of Las sombras; they’ll relish this new CI reader: “La revelación.” Three years in the making, this tale weaves a rich tapestry of characters,… Continue reading “La revelación”: New CI Thriller by A.C. Quintero
Good Trouble Bundle-CI Books Featuring Characters of Color
The Good Trouble Bundle features 4 books, featuring all Black or Afro-Latinx characters who have their own life adventures. I wrote these books for a variety of reasons, but one very important to me is that we can't have all books about people of color focused on trauma and pain. I seek to balance that… Continue reading Good Trouble Bundle-CI Books Featuring Characters of Color
El Portal” by A.C. Quintero: Where Sci-Fi and History Collide
El portal has approximately 200 unique words and is perfect for level 2, intermediate low. The story takes place in different time periods in Venezuela and Colombia; however, it is united by a powerful thread of courageous people who seek the truth, and sometimes at all costs.
Diego’s Comprehensible Poetry for the Win! Lesson, resources, ideas & activities
It's no secret, I really enjoy using reading, writing and using poetry in the classroom (see my previous post here on Free Voluntary Reading) This semester, I used one of Diego Ojeda's poems from his poemario "Poesía gramatical". You can pick up your copy at the retailers below. Brycehedstrom.com Cpli.net Amazon.com I love the depth… Continue reading Diego’s Comprehensible Poetry for the Win! Lesson, resources, ideas & activities
Cyber Monday TPT Sale! End the Year with Calm!
New School Year, New Post, New Resources & New Sale!
Mi mamá es una superheroína: Bilingual Book For Spanish Class!
I added this book to my library a few years ago, but it fared better as whole class read. I read to students in groups and we discussed the pictures. I love the story!
