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
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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, During, and After Strategies (German)
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 T-charts (Teachers Pay Teachers)
Daily Five resources in French
The Daily 5 Classroom Pack Spanish Version
Spanish Daily 5 Posters
Anchor Charts Pinterest board
Daily 5 Pinterest board
Daily 5 editable T-charts (Teachers Pay Teachers)
Daily Five resources in French
The Daily 5 Classroom Pack Spanish Version
Spanish Daily 5 Posters
Literature Circles
Literature Circle Roles
Literature Circle Process
Role Descriptions
Literature Circle Questions
Literature Circles Resource Center
French
Les Cercles de Lecture
Matérial pour l'utilisation du cercle de lecture
Cercle de Lecture documents
Cercle de lecture fiche pedagogique
Le Cercle de Lecture
Literature Circle Process
Role Descriptions
Literature Circle Questions
Literature Circles Resource Center
French
Les Cercles de Lecture
Matérial pour l'utilisation du cercle de lecture
Cercle de Lecture documents
Cercle de lecture fiche pedagogique
Le Cercle de Lecture
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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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 textValue |
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students create an interactive flip book about the text |
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students write text messages 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 respond to questions about the text either via chat or video |
Listening Strategies
How Do You Know They Are Listening? (Prezi presentation)
Listening Skills in the Foreign Language Classroom
How Can Teachers Teach Listening?
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?
Listening Skills in the Foreign Language Classroom
How Can Teachers Teach Listening?
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?