Theresa Jensen Desembucha with her latest book of short stories, scenarios, and thought-provoking situations: Soltar la Sopa!
Category: Comprehensible Input
Hot Off The Press! New Short Story in Spanish: El Cuaderno Misterioso
New Spanish short story to complement and enrich a school-themed unit, an independent reading option, or a tool for meaningful class discussions, El cuaderno misterioso is here to deliver!
Chronicles from the Trenches E1: Authentic Resources, Teaching “Bianca Nieves”, & Self-Reflection AI-Integrated Activity for Students!
Chronicles from the Trenches E1: Authentic Resources, Teaching "Bianca Nieves", & Self-Reflection AI-Integrated Activity for Students!
Scary Story Bundle: Spine-Tingling Tales To Give Your Students Thrills and Chills!
Wander through the besieged forests, reptilian-infested islands, haunted forts, and ghostly cemeteries with this new Scary Story Bundle available while supplies last!
New Spanish Comprehensible Novel for Level 2: ¡Amaya Visita México!
Amaya Visita México With approximately 200 unique words (words such as madre, padre, nadar, etc), mostly in the present tense structures, students will explore the wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula, its plants, animals, and the adventure that Mexico offers. They’ll connect with the friendship between a young girl from the U.S. and a Mexican-American boy… Continue reading New Spanish Comprehensible Novel for Level 2: ¡Amaya Visita México!
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!
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!
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)
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!
Holiday Lessons, Traditions and Activities for Spanish Class!
The close of the semester is upon us, and if you are in the market for quick activities to highlight traditions throughout Latin America, the ones below will help you get a jumpstart! One of my favorite activities is La maleta; the extended version is below (reading and activities). I share with students the ritual… Continue reading Holiday Lessons, Traditions and Activities for Spanish Class!
