Addressing the Interpretive Mode
The Interpretive Mode
World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (summary)
NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Guiding Principles for Language Learning
Core Practices for World Language Learning
The Three Modes of Communication
Interpretive Strategies
NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements
Guiding Principles for Language Learning
Core Practices for World Language Learning
The Three Modes of Communication
Interpretive Strategies
Developing students' interpretive communication skills self-assessment
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What can novices do with text?
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Instructional Strategies that build interpretive skills
Active Reading (see below)
Think/Write Aloud (see below) Jigsaw Visual Notetaking 1-2-3 (see below) Say Something Making text-to-self, to-text, & to-world connections Picture Prompts (see below) Categorical Highlighting Text Mark Up (see below) Most Important Word Picture Dictation (see below) Step Left/Step Right (see below) See, Think, Wonder |
Language Learners poster
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Reading poster
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Reading Resources
Reading Resources by Language
Before, during, and after reading activities
103 things to do before/during/after reading (67 things adapted for second language classroom)
Sample during reading/listening/viewing worksheet
Dado de comprensión (After reading)
Before reading choice board (French)
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During reading activities
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After reading choice board
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Before, during, and after reading choice board
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Daily Five
The Daily Café
Anchor Charts Pinterest board
Daily 5 Pinterest board
Daily 5 editable bilingual T-charts (Teachers Pay Teachers-free!)
Daily Five resources in French
The Daily 5 Classroom Pack Spanish Version (free)
Spanish Daily 5 Posters. (free)
Anchor Charts Pinterest board
Daily 5 Pinterest board
Daily 5 editable bilingual T-charts (Teachers Pay Teachers-free!)
Daily Five resources in French
The Daily 5 Classroom Pack Spanish Version (free)
Spanish Daily 5 Posters. (free)
Literature Circles
Literature Circle Roles
Literature Circle Process
Literature Circles Teaching Resources
Literature Circles Resource Center
Literature Circles User Guide
The Power of Literature Circles in the Classroom
Literature Circle Role Cards
Literature Circles Role Sheets
French
Les Cercles de Lecture
Matérial pour l'utilisation du cercle de lecture
Cercle de Lecture: Roles
Le Cercle de Lecture
Literature Circle Process
Literature Circles Teaching Resources
Literature Circles Resource Center
Literature Circles User Guide
The Power of Literature Circles in the Classroom
Literature Circle Role Cards
Literature Circles Role Sheets
French
Les Cercles de Lecture
Matérial pour l'utilisation du cercle de lecture
Cercle de Lecture: Roles
Le Cercle de Lecture
Literature Circles Sentence Starters
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Reciprocal Teaching
Reciprocal Teaching (background information)
Reciprocal Teaching (bookmark)
Reciprocal Teaching (worksheet)
Reciprocal Teaching (handout)
The Fab Four: Reciprocal Teaching Strategies
Reciprocal Teaching handout
Reciprocal Teaching
Reciprocal Reading Job Cards
Reciprocal Teaching Infographic
Reciprocal Teaching Prompt Cards
Why Reciprocal Teaching (Educational Leadership)
French resources
Enseignement Réciproque (lots of resources in French)
Les Quatre Stratégies de l'Enseignement Réciproque (chart)
Enseignement Réciproque
Enseignement Réciproque (module)
Reciprocal Teaching (bookmark)
Reciprocal Teaching (worksheet)
Reciprocal Teaching (handout)
The Fab Four: Reciprocal Teaching Strategies
Reciprocal Teaching handout
Reciprocal Teaching
Reciprocal Reading Job Cards
Reciprocal Teaching Infographic
Reciprocal Teaching Prompt Cards
Why Reciprocal Teaching (Educational Leadership)
French resources
Enseignement Réciproque (lots of resources in French)
Les Quatre Stratégies de l'Enseignement Réciproque (chart)
Enseignement Réciproque
Enseignement Réciproque (module)
Tech tools for supporting interpretive skills
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students make predictions about text using cues |
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students record their screens to summarize the text and can highlight parts of the text |
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students create word clouds of important words and phrases from text |
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students create an interactive presentation about the text |
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students create a jeopardy game as a review of the text |
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students create webs of ideas from the text |
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students create an online poster/newsletter about the text |
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checking for understanding of text |
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checking for understanding of text |
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students create a comic strip about the text |
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students create an infographic about the text |
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Glogster.edu |
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sstudents create an interactive poster about the text |
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students create a webpage about the text |
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students create an online magazine about the text |
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students create an interactive flip book about the text |
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students write social media posts about the text |
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students respond to a prompt about the text and respond to classmates' posts |
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teacher creates interactive questions to check comprehension |
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students create an interactive presentation about the text including audience participation |
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students create a book about the text |
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students annotate the text while reading |
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students create a presentational speaking performance about the text |
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students take visual notes on a whiteboard app while reading |
Listening Strategies
Listening Skills and Strategies for the Foreign Language Classroom
Building Language Skills Part 1 Listening
So, how do we "teach" listening?
Do you hear what I hear? 8 Activities to Improve Listening Skills
Why is listening important?
21 Listening Comprehension Activities for the Elementary Foreign Language Classroom
The Best Ways to Build Student’s Interpretive Listening Skills
Teaching Strategies to Improve Listening Skills
How to Teach Listening Skills
Building Language Skills Part 1 Listening
So, how do we "teach" listening?
Do you hear what I hear? 8 Activities to Improve Listening Skills
Why is listening important?
21 Listening Comprehension Activities for the Elementary Foreign Language Classroom
The Best Ways to Build Student’s Interpretive Listening Skills
Teaching Strategies to Improve Listening Skills
How to Teach Listening Skills