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SPANISH WITH SRTA. SCHIEN
My Favorite Readers
As a part of the curriculum that I go through with my students in years 1-3 (which is mostly material from SOMOS 1) I have added a few...
schienj
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Numbered Heads Together in the CI Classroom
Acronyms: CI-Comprehensible Input. (A methodology of language instruction in which students acquire the language through experiencing it...
schienj
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Listen and Draw
One of my Spanish classes just finished the novel "Brandon Brown Hace Trampa" and they're going to take a test on it soon. I like to test...
schienj
Feb 17, 20234 min read
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Kagan in the CI/ADI Classroom
A few years ago, I had the chance to attend a Kagan conference. It was the most fun I've ever had while getting professional development...
schienj
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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The Random Noun Game
The best game ever, with the worst name ever. I'm not sure where the idea for this game came from, but I remember playing it with my very...
schienj
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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My Journey to CI
My first summer out of college, I was basically willing to take any teaching job anyone would give me. I interviewed a number of times,...
schienj
Sep 10, 20224 min read
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Why Free Reading is the Best Thing Ever
My school has an interesting schedule. Monday, Tuesday and Friday we operate on a traditional schedule. Students go through periods 1-8....
schienj
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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