February 9, 2020
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To correct or not to correct? It’s an ongoing discussion among my colleagues both in school and on line. Is it of any use? Do students learn anything from us doing it? What to do? In keeping with my attempts … Continue reading
November 13, 2019
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I wrote the first part of this post in 2014….when I was making what I knew was a huge first step in my classroom environment. Today in November 2019 – as the last ‘student desk’ came out of my room … Continue reading
November 5, 2019
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How can I evaluate an interpersonal conversation in a way that is not super stressful for my students? How can I listen to them just “talk”? When I first started I used to have them do the conversation in front … Continue reading
October 19, 2019
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We do a lot to help our students to raise their proficiency in presentational writing. And based on what we do many kids do. They add detail, expand with reasons, try to explain and move beyond just writing statements. But … Continue reading
October 14, 2019
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Two years ago I made the switch to ‘modes’ in my gradebook and descriptors instead of numbers. What a valuable change that was – for both me and my students. By using modes I can easily see strengths and where … Continue reading
April 14, 2018
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One of my goals this semester has to provide more ‘personal’ feedback on speaking. I am giving non-graded feedback on more conversations done during class as well as recorded quickly on a mobile phone. Another new tool for this (no … Continue reading
February 9, 2018
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Although I rarely write specifically about my subject – this is one of them! A post on using an authentic resource to reinforce script recognition. If you don’t teach my TL maybe something here will resonate with you too! I … Continue reading
January 12, 2018
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One of my Yr2’s came to see me at lunch. She is creative, energetic and outgoing – everything that I ask and very sincere in trying to improve her language skills. But she has been disappointed lately that she is … Continue reading
November 1, 2017
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Please note: This is a cross post with my blog for Path To Proficiency… “They know it for the quiz and then 15 minutes later they can’t use it properly.” How could they score so well on a scheduled quiz … Continue reading
October 13, 2017
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As I’ve always said blogging is my way of discussing my thoughts, ideas and more with myself. It is heartening when it also resonates with others. I am happy to be asked to be part of the group blogging with … Continue reading