21. What? How?: One Word Images (OWI)
Kaitlin talks you through the class character creation process for making a one word image.
Sep 27, 2021•23 min
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Daily Lesson Framework part 7: Student Application and Assessment
Kaitlin shares different strategies for student application and assessment as well as the mindset and perspective she has when looking at student work from this portion of class.
Sep 26, 2021•13 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 6: Shared Reading
Kaitlin explains different strategies for shared reading.
Sep 25, 2021•7 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 5: Shared Writing
Kaitlin explains a few different strategies for shared writing, including ways to differentiate for more advanced learners.
Sep 25, 2021•8 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 4: Scaffolded Oral Review
Kaitlin shares about the quick but powerful part of the framework known as scaffolded oral review.
Sep 24, 2021•5 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 3: Guided Oral Input
Kaitlin explains how guided oral input is the heart of the lesson, how to support comprehension, and why keeping it short is the way to go.
Sep 24, 2021•12 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 2: Reading Workshop
Kaitlin shares 5 different ways to get students' eyes on text during reading workshop.
Sep 23, 2021•18 min
Daily Lesson Framework part 1: Norming the Class
Kaitlin is breaking down all 7 parts of the daily lesson framework. Today is about part 1: norming the class. It is usually 5 minutes or less of Kaitlin's lessons.
Sep 23, 2021•6 min
Using the Stepping Stones Writing Continuua to Set Student Writing Goals
Kaitlin explains how she would use the writing continuua that are a part of the Stepping Stones Curricular Framework to help students set individual writing goals and feel empowered in their writing.
Sep 13, 2021•19 min
Keeping My Students Motivated With Class Points
Inspired by Bryce Hedstrom and Annabelle Williamson, Kaitlin shares the point system she uses in her classroom to motivate students to make good choices and use the target language.
Sep 11, 2021•12 min
Scaffolding Student Writing with Word Card Sentences
The purpose of this activity is for students to work collaboratively together to create sentences using familiar words that have been used in the guided oral input/shared writing texts before. Students try to make as many sentences as possible using as many words as possible. And there are even blank cards for students to write their own extra words on to level up their sentences. This will help build their confidence before their writing assessment so they can see how much they already can do! ...
Sep 10, 2021•21 min
20. What? How?: The Word Off!
Looking for a more fun way to teach a boat load of vocabulary so your students have been exposed to what they "needed to learn" before going to the next teacher that uses the textbook? The Word Off is a great activity to do with them. You could also do this with any class where you create a fun vocab list based on class interest and have a little competition.
Sep 09, 2021•12 min
I use CI, but my students will need to use a textbook next year. Help!
Kaitlin breaks down how she prepares her students to be in a more traditional Spanish 2 class that uses a textbook with a heavy focus on grammar and vocabulary.
Sep 07, 2021•15 min
19. What? How?: Volleyball Translation
Kaitlin explains how to do the reading activity called Volleyball Translation/Reading (Ping pong reading).
Sep 06, 2021•6 min
18. What? How?: Reading From the Back of the Room
Kaitlin explains how to do the strategy called reading from the back of the room. This world be used during the shared reading part of the daily framework.
Aug 30, 2021•5 min
Assessment in the Stepping Stones Curricular Framework
Kaitlin shares about the 3 main types of assessment in the Stepping Stones Curricular Framework: daily formative assessment, end of phase checkpoint assessments, and end of cycle summative assessments. Here is the summative assessment reflection sheet .
Aug 28, 2021•21 min
17. What? How?: Kid Grid
Kaitlin breaks down how you can use the kid grid strategy as a scaffolded oral review OR guided oral input strategy. She shares how she would organize her spreadsheets for this and some extensions for once you've gathered all of the information on the grid!
Aug 26, 2021•12 min
Teachers' Lounge: Kaitlin & Ben Fisher chat about supporting LGBTQ+ students in the WL classroom
Ben shares his journey as a student and teacher as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He also shares experiences about students in his own classes and tips for how we, as educators, can support our LGBTQ+ students so they know they are loved and safe in our classrooms. Connect with Ben on Twitter at @mrfishersays and on his website mrfishersays.com !
Aug 23, 2021•54 min
16. What? How?: Write Inside the Story
Kaitlin explains the strategy called Write Inside the Story that can be used during shared writing or reading workshop if you are using the daily lesson framework. It can also provide a great opportunity for differentiation during shared writing.
Aug 21, 2021•6 min
Teachers' Lounge: Kaitlin & Esmeralda Mora chat about the Language Learner Literature Advisory Board
Join Kaitlin as she chats with Esmeralda Mora, the president of the Language Learner Literature Advisory Board. You can read more and access their reviews at wearelllab.org ! The mission of the Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB) is to provide well rounded feedback about Classroom Library material as it pertains to race, ethnicity, cultures, social class, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, religion, family structure, neurodiversity, abilities, and experiences. The...
Aug 16, 2021•47 min
Stepping Stones Unplugged
Kaitlin gives examples of how to use the Stepping Stones Curricular Framework without students using technology to complete the lessons. In 2020-2021, the padlets with digital curriculum materials were released because so many teachers were teaching online. But if you are not in that situation, don't feel you need to continue to use or make digital resources.
Aug 12, 2021•14 min
First Day of School: Diving into Input
Kaitlin encourages you to use parts of the daily framework on the first day of class including guided oral input, write and discuss, and a quick quiz. Keep it simple so the students experience success on day 1!
Aug 11, 2021•5 min
15. What? How?: Calendar (& Weather) Talk
Kaitlin describes how to use calendar talk to dive into input in your first days of class and how you use it to personalize instruction and create community.
Aug 10, 2021•8 min
14. What? How?: Special Person Interviews
Kaitlin breaks down what special person interviews look like in her classroom. She includes how to use these interviews within the daily framework and how to keep the other students engaged during the interviews.
Aug 09, 2021•12 min
13. What? How?: Card Talk (Slide Talk)
Kaitlin explains how to use the card talk (or digital slide talk) strategy as a way to build community in her classes.
Aug 08, 2021•9 min
What is the Daily Lesson Framework?
Kaitlin breaks down the 7 parts of the daily lesson framework from Tina Hargaden's Stepping Stones.
Aug 01, 2021•18 min
Story Time: Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater
Kaitlin reflects on a moment from her own language learning high school days and it reinforces why she teaches the way she does.
Jul 19, 2021•16 min
Reflecting on the 2020-2021 School Year: Connection Through Chaos
Kaitlin reflects on her school year and talks and some of the positive pieces she's going to take forward into the 2021-2022 year
Jul 17, 2021•9 min
The Joy of Independent Work & Projects
The end of the year can be exhausting. It's time to take a break and let your students create!
May 08, 2021•7 min
Blank Stares and Silence: Perception ≠ Reality
Kaitlin shares a few stories about her 8th grade students and what they taught her about what blank stares, bored expressions, and silence might really mean.
Apr 08, 2021•12 min
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