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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


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


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


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


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


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


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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