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Means of Expression

6/3/2022

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More and more I am convinced that student choice is key to ensuring progress in a language. Any time we can offer multiple means of expression, I think we should. It isn't always possible (hello final exams) and it isn't always feasible with time constraints, but there are ways we can offer choice regularly. Below is a list of the items discussed in my presentation along with a few extras! 
  1. Group Write + Free Write - Credit for this to Bob Patrick. During the pandemic we wanted to explore how we could help prepare students for writing better and he came up with the group write. In this activity, the teacher serves as the "secretary" and the class works together to create a free write. The following day, the students complete a free/timed write as normal. 
  2. Draw 1-2-3
  3. Create a Soundtrack or Playlist for a character, a story, etc.
  4. Cast the movie - who would play each character? genre? etc.
  5. Final exam - using legends/folktales on the final allows for depth of knowledge questions!
  6. Escape Box/Room - design one that relies on understanding of folk knowledge or the lessons taught in fables!
  7. Caring is Spelled Accommodation - A presentation I gave on providing accommodations and student choice. 
  8. What Comprehensible Input Produces - A presentation on assessment I gave at AWLA.
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Reading Activities

6/2/2022

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Here is the list from the presentation with a few more resources mixed in!
  1. Blooket
  2. Choral Translation
  3. Code Switched Passages
  4. Gimkit
  5. Read, Discuss, and Draw
  6. Reading Option A
  7. Storylistening
  8. Other Activities
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Code Switched Passages

6/2/2022

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What is a Code Switched Passage?
This is a blog post I wrote after reading the research on using code-switched passages. They are incredibly effective, provide support across levels, and help students feel confident in their ability to read and understand. 

Code-Switched - The REMIX!

In the research, three versions of a story were used and that is how I initially did the activity. However, last year in planning with Bob Patrick and Elizabeth Davidson, I decided to try a different route. 
  1. Break your story into 3 parts: beginning, middle, end
  2. Create 3 codeswitched versions:
    1. Version 1 - Mostly L1, simple known words and a few target words in L2
    2. Version 2 - 50% L1, 50% L2
    3. Version 3 - Mostly L2, some final target words in L1
    4. Original L2 version

Over the course of 3 days, read each part of the story in the 3 CS versions. On day 3 finish with a final reading of the original L2. 
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Pre-Reading Activities

6/2/2022

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Essential Questions of the Story

This is an activity I got from my father and fellow Latin teacher, Bob Patrick. It is a quick 2-3 minute activity that can be used as a pre-reading activity, a post-reading activity, and as a reminder of a story you are returning to. Before class, write the essential questions on the board and then answer them with the class. Your questions should be in the TL and the responses can be in the TL or, if needed, in the L1. 
Latin                                                           English
nomen:                                                       name:
quis?                                                            Who?
quid?                                                           What?
ubi?                                                             Where?
quando?                                                     When?
​quid est difficultas?                                  What is the problem?

Rebuild it!

This was a spur of the moment idea I had when I realised that I couldn't do an activity I'd planned due to testing absences. I switched gears and asked my ELL 1 class to "rebuild" Nyasha's garden. In this activity, they told me in the TL (English in this case) what we had read the day previous and I drew it on the board. Then, I went back and asked them what each item was and they told me and I labeled each item. What I found was that they insisted on a variety of details that I had not considered "important" and it became very clear very quickly what things we needed to spend more time on. 

Timeline Pictures

I came up with this idea during my first few years teaching and while I don't do it often (it takes 1/2 to an entire class), I still revisit it. 
Prep
  1. Divide the essential parts of your story into enough slips of paper for groups. 
  2. Put the class in groups and give them each a slip of paper. 
  3. They determine the meaning of the sentence(s) and draw a single picture that shows what it means.
  4. After all pictures are in, go over them one at a time on the board in the TL circling important words and establishing meaning.
  5. Lastly, have the class help you build a timeline of the story using the pictures. 

Dictation

Click here to see the resources on dictations!
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Vocabulary Discussions

6/2/2022

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This is really a catch all for a lot of ways to introduce vocabulary. I often combine bits and pieces to create a meaningful lesson for students. Consider this the Subway/Quiznos of activities: pick what you want, leave what you don't... come visit again soon!
Sample
This was created to go with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. It was made by Miriam Patrick for a Level 1 ELL LDC class. All images were obtained via Google Slides search. No copyright is retained on those images. 

Things you can include on each slide:

I have marked things I always include with blue text. 
  • The vocabulary word in the target language and the first language.
  • A picture of the word.
  • cultural notes/usage notes (where appropriate)
  • sample sentences in the target language
    • translate them
    • circle them
  • synonyms in the TL
  • antonyms in the TL
  • Discussion questions
    • compare/contrast
    • what is...
    • where is...
  • Derivatives and cognates
    • in as many languages as possible/as needed
  • Interview questions (personalised to students)
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One Word at a Time Stories

6/2/2022

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Sample
This sample was created by Miriam Patrick to go along with Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. ​This was created for a level 1 ELL LDC class. 
Read about OWATS from their creator: Bob Patrick!
What are OWATS?

Follow Up Activities

This list is not exhaustive :) 
  • Project stories and read the next day
    • You can also do one a day as a warm up!
  • Give stories to other groups and have them illustrate
  • Use as a formative writing assessment
  • Use them for a sight reading practice
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Dictations and Alternatives

6/2/2022

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Sample - Altered Dictation
This sample was used in the presentation and was created by Miriam Patrick for a Latin 1 class. This sample is an altered take on the Chain Reaction activity. You can read about it here on Martina Bex's site. 
This is a link to Bob Patrick's post on what a dictation is, how to set it up, and how to use it.
What is a dictatio?

Dictation Alternatives

  1. Bob Patrick's post on a running dictation.
  2. Keith Toda's post on a running dictation with pictures. 
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Movie Short Activities

6/2/2022

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Sample
This sample uses the movie short Presto! from Pixar Studios. A subscription is needed to watch this on Disney+.
Miriam's blog post on movie shorts, how to set them up, and how to use them.
What is a movie short?
Movie Short Database
This is a movie short database I created. It is far from complete, but it has a lot of my favourite movie shorts to use in class!
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Lochness Monstor Story and Resources

6/2/2022

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This document contains the work presented as an example for Part 3: Weaving the Tapestry. In this document you will find
  • The story in Latin
  • The story in English
  • Teacher's notes including
    • vocabulary choices
    • grammar choices
    • culture, etc. choices
Link to Main Document

Credits and Works Cited

  1. Latin story - written by Miriam Patrick
  2. English story - written by Miriam Patrick
  3. original source material - PBS; "The Legend of Loch Ness"
  4. Adult "Nessie" - Miriam Patrick
  5. Loch Ness - Simple via Public Domain

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Credits and Works Cited for Home Page

6/2/2022

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These are the credits for the images used in my banner on this home page:
  1. This graphic was created using a pro account on Canva.com
  2. Lochness Monster - Maartje van Caspel from Getty Images Signature
  3. Unicorn - Chanut is industries
  4. Medea - A.G. from Getty Images
  5. L'eaula - Miriam Patrick
  6. La Llorona - Miriam Patrick
  7. Sasquatch - RichLegg from Getty Images Signature
  8. Felix the Leo - Miriam Patrick
  9. Hydra - raclro from Getty Images Signature
  10. Tully - Miriam Patrick
  11. Kelpie - indianabones from pixabay
  12. Octopus - sqback from Getty Images
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