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I use packets in my class. I keep two copies of the packets... the original or
clean" copy and a copy for the projection device. When we are using any of
the activities out of the packet, I use the projection device. I enlarge the
document to something over 100% so all the kids can see. I use the
highlighter function to show them what I want them to highlight. This has
almost completely eliminated my need for overheads (which in my building
are a pain to make... far away... often out of supply... long lines... I hate
cleaning them, etc.). I know this isn't a "glamorous" idea but it really works
well.

When doing a reading together, I often highlight in one color, phrases that
IMHO a typical student at their level should know. I'll use another highlighter
color for phrases or structures that I want to point out to them and another
color to point out usage of any grammatical concept we're studying. I tell the
kids to just read the "orange" words. I ask them to ignore everything else.
They are pleased with how much they understand already without getting
bogged down on the 20% that they don't understand. Then we try to figure
out some of the non-highlighted words from context. I keep
www.wordreference.com open, so we can look words up together. This helps
with their dictionary skills. I do an extensive lesson using
www.wordrefence.com in the fall and I like being able to review it throughout
the year.

Pento, A. Re: advice on projector use. Foreign Language Teaching Forum
listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (17 Aug. 2004).
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