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Title: Is French Losing the Tu/Vous Distinction?
Body: Scholars and teachers of French may enjoy following a discussion of the influence that social media are having on the tu/vous distinction in French. First is an article in the BBC News Magazine about the use of tu in Twitter: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19499771 Here is a French-language response in Le Monde: http://bigbrowser.blog.lemonde.fr/2012/09/07/a-tu-et-a-toi-twitter-va-t-il-tuer-le-vouvoiement And here is a response to that in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/sep/10/france-tu-vous-distinction-twitter-generation Enjoy discussing modern usage with your colleagues and with your students!
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Title: Is French Losing the Tu/Vous Distinction?
Body: Scholars and teachers of French may enjoy following a discussion of the influence that social media are having on the tu/vous distinction in French. First is an article in the BBC News Magazine about the use of tu in Twitter: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19499771 Here is a French-language response in Le Monde: http://bigbrowser.blog.lemonde.fr/2012/09/07/a-tu-et-a-toi-twitter-va-t-il-tuer-le-vouvoiement And here is a response to that in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/sep/10/france-tu-vous-distinction-twitter-generation Enjoy discussing modern usage with your colleagues and with your students!
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Title: Celebrities Who Speak French
Body: From http://french.about.com Remind your students how cool French is with this long list of French-speaking celebrities from non-French speaking countries: http://french.about.com/od/teachingresources/a/celebrities.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Celebrities Who Speak French
Body: From http://french.about.com Remind your students how cool French is with this long list of French-speaking celebrities from non-French speaking countries: http://french.about.com/od/teachingresources/a/celebrities.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Cultural Camp for Young, Adopted Latinos
Body: From http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/09/07/arts/adopted-latino-camp Minnesota Mix: A cultural camp for young, adopted Latinos by Nikki Tundel September 7, 2012 They were born in Guatemala, Bolivia, and Ecuador and adopted by families in New York, California, and Wisconsin. And last month, they all convened at a camp in Lakeville, Minn., geared specifically for them -- adopted children who were born in Latin American countries. Some 500 children spent part of their summer vacation at La Semana -- Spanish for "the week" -- a culture camp that immerses them in the traditions of their birth countries. While they're at the camp, the children get a crash course in Spanish -- a language many of these American-raised kids don't speak. Hot dogs and roasted marshmallows are replaced by tamales and sweet empanadas. And instead of Kumbaya, its Cumbia, a Colombian style of dance. Read the full article at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/09/07/arts/adopted-latino-camp
Source: Minnesota Public Radio
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Title: Cultural Camp for Young, Adopted Latinos
Body: From http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/09/07/arts/adopted-latino-camp Minnesota Mix: A cultural camp for young, adopted Latinos by Nikki Tundel September 7, 2012 They were born in Guatemala, Bolivia, and Ecuador and adopted by families in New York, California, and Wisconsin. And last month, they all convened at a camp in Lakeville, Minn., geared specifically for them -- adopted children who were born in Latin American countries. Some 500 children spent part of their summer vacation at La Semana -- Spanish for "the week" -- a culture camp that immerses them in the traditions of their birth countries. While they're at the camp, the children get a crash course in Spanish -- a language many of these American-raised kids don't speak. Hot dogs and roasted marshmallows are replaced by tamales and sweet empanadas. And instead of Kumbaya, its Cumbia, a Colombian style of dance. Read the full article at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/09/07/arts/adopted-latino-camp
Source: Minnesota Public Radio
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Title: Celebrities Who Speak Spanish
Body: From http://spanish.about.com Inspire your students! Here is a list of celebrities who speak (at least some) Spanish as a second language: http://spanish.about.com/od/entertainmentinspanish/a/celebs-spanish.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Celebrities Who Speak Spanish
Body: From http://spanish.about.com Inspire your students! Here is a list of celebrities who speak (at least some) Spanish as a second language: http://spanish.about.com/od/entertainmentinspanish/a/celebs-spanish.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: ELL Best Practices Collection
Body: From http://www.tolerance.org Teaching Tolerance’s ELL Best Practices collection includes a variety of resources that will help you ensure your school environment is welcoming to English language learners (ELLs) and their families. Access this collection of guides, articles, and strategies at http://www.tolerance.org/activity/ell-best-practices-collection
Source: Teaching Tolerance
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Title: ELL Best Practices Collection
Body: From http://www.tolerance.org Teaching Tolerance’s ELL Best Practices collection includes a variety of resources that will help you ensure your school environment is welcoming to English language learners (ELLs) and their families. Access this collection of guides, articles, and strategies at http://www.tolerance.org/activity/ell-best-practices-collection
Source: Teaching Tolerance
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Title: Resources for English Language Teachers about the Common Core State Standards
Body: From www.colorincolorado.org This Colorín Colorado resource section explores what the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will mean for English language learners (ELLs). Featured Resources: Common Core and ELLs Getting to Know the Common Core State Standards: A user-friendly introduction to the standards written by ELL expert Susan Lafond What do the CCSS mean for ELLs?: Information about implementing the new standards with English language learners Video Interviews: Educators and policy makers discuss challenges and opportunities that the CCSS present for ELLs In the classroom: Albuquerque, NM Common Core in the Classroom: Multimedia project and partnership between Colorín Colorado and Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) Meet the Teachers: Video interviews and journal entries from participating teachers Meet the Experts: Video interviews with Dr. August and Dr. Ellen Bernstein, ATF President Video clips: Professional development videos of lesson planning sessions District planning Planning for the CCSS: Information about district planning, professional development, and collaboration Parent Resources: Tip sheets and ideas for including families in CCSS planning Recommended Resources: CCSS discussion topics and lesson plans from schools, districts, and a wide variety of organizations Access all of these resources at http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core
Source: Colorín Colorado
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Title: Resources for English Language Teachers about the Common Core State Standards
Body: From www.colorincolorado.org This Colorín Colorado resource section explores what the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will mean for English language learners (ELLs). Featured Resources: Common Core and ELLs Getting to Know the Common Core State Standards: A user-friendly introduction to the standards written by ELL expert Susan Lafond What do the CCSS mean for ELLs?: Information about implementing the new standards with English language learners Video Interviews: Educators and policy makers discuss challenges and opportunities that the CCSS present for ELLs In the classroom: Albuquerque, NM Common Core in the Classroom: Multimedia project and partnership between Colorín Colorado and Albuquerque Teachers Federation (ATF) Meet the Teachers: Video interviews and journal entries from participating teachers Meet the Experts: Video interviews with Dr. August and Dr. Ellen Bernstein, ATF President Video clips: Professional development videos of lesson planning sessions District planning Planning for the CCSS: Information about district planning, professional development, and collaboration Parent Resources: Tip sheets and ideas for including families in CCSS planning Recommended Resources: CCSS discussion topics and lesson plans from schools, districts, and a wide variety of organizations Access all of these resources at http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core
Source: Colorín Colorado
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Title: Ideas for the Beginning of the School Year, Part 4
Body: Here are even more ideas that teachers are sharing for the beginning of the school year: --- The British Council offers suggestions for getting-to-know-your activities for the beginning of the year at http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/language-assistant/teaching-tips/activities-first-lessons-1 --- Tomorrow, I'm putting a bunch of really random items in a box and telling each kid they have to pick one out of there and explain why they picked it. I'm doing this with my homeroom and not my language classes, but it is a fun activity and it is interesting to hear the reason behind why some kids pick certain items. Some will be literal - like 'I picked this toothbrush because I want to be a dentist' and others will be more creative like 'I picked this fan because I'm really cool'. I suppose you could turn it into a language activity by choosing only items they have learned the vocabulary for and if they are upper level, having them tell their reasoning in the target language. Thomen, L. Re: [FLTEACH] Ice breaker activities. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 21 Aug 2012). --- Here's one I use every year: It's called Meetball (by Marianne Torbert). 1. Divide class into groups of 8. Give each group a ball-type object (I have several yarn-balls/ "pom-poms" pre-made). 2. Step 1: Each time you catch the ball, say your name loud enough for everyone to hear. Once you've caught the ball twice, put your hands behind your back so that people know who still needs a turn. 3. Step 2: All hands in front again- this time, when you catch the ball, don't say anything. Everyone else says your name. Again, once you've caught it twice, put your hands behind your back. 3. Step 3: All hands in front again- call out the person's name first, then throw it to them. Once you've caught it twice, put your hands behind your back. 4. As you see fit, start combing groups. Ideally, in a class of 3 circles, break 1 circle in half. Send half to circle A and half to circle B. Start over, cutting back on repetition if students are catching on quickly. 5. In the end, everyone's together- hold the ball over each person's head and have the class name each person. This lets me learn everyone's name in about 10-15 min. Number introduction: I list on the board 5 numbers that are significant in my life (i.e. 11 since my husband's birthday is in November; 2 because I have 2 daughters). The students then try to guess each number's significance. Once that's done, students do the same thing in pairs. After everyone's done, partners introduce each other to the class. If you're short on time, just reduce the numbers that they're describing. B. Hsu-Miller. Re: [FLTEACH] ice breaker activities. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 22 Aug 2012). --- I have had great success playing a Latin version of "I Spy" as a way to "practice classroom rules and Latin pronunciation" on the first day of class. Students get to speak some Latin, learn some terms for items around the classroom, and visually explore the class room as they look around for the "aliquid." Holec, B. Re: [Latinteach] First day of class. Latinteach listserv (latinteach@nxport.com, 27 Aug 2012). --- Teacher Larry Ferlazzo does a speed-dating activity in which students learn about each other. See his example of the poster he does about himself for the activity at http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/09/07/the-who-am-i-poster-i-use-as-a-model-for-students
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Title: Ideas for the Beginning of the School Year, Part 4
Body: Here are even more ideas that teachers are sharing for the beginning of the school year: --- The British Council offers suggestions for getting-to-know-your activities for the beginning of the year at http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/language-assistant/teaching-tips/activities-first-lessons-1 --- Tomorrow, I'm putting a bunch of really random items in a box and telling each kid they have to pick one out of there and explain why they picked it. I'm doing this with my homeroom and not my language classes, but it is a fun activity and it is interesting to hear the reason behind why some kids pick certain items. Some will be literal - like 'I picked this toothbrush because I want to be a dentist' and others will be more creative like 'I picked this fan because I'm really cool'. I suppose you could turn it into a language activity by choosing only items they have learned the vocabulary for and if they are upper level, having them tell their reasoning in the target language. Thomen, L. Re: [FLTEACH] Ice breaker activities. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 21 Aug 2012). --- Here's one I use every year: It's called Meetball (by Marianne Torbert). 1. Divide class into groups of 8. Give each group a ball-type object (I have several yarn-balls/ "pom-poms" pre-made). 2. Step 1: Each time you catch the ball, say your name loud enough for everyone to hear. Once you've caught the ball twice, put your hands behind your back so that people know who still needs a turn. 3. Step 2: All hands in front again- this time, when you catch the ball, don't say anything. Everyone else says your name. Again, once you've caught it twice, put your hands behind your back. 3. Step 3: All hands in front again- call out the person's name first, then throw it to them. Once you've caught it twice, put your hands behind your back. 4. As you see fit, start combing groups. Ideally, in a class of 3 circles, break 1 circle in half. Send half to circle A and half to circle B. Start over, cutting back on repetition if students are catching on quickly. 5. In the end, everyone's together- hold the ball over each person's head and have the class name each person. This lets me learn everyone's name in about 10-15 min. Number introduction: I list on the board 5 numbers that are significant in my life (i.e. 11 since my husband's birthday is in November; 2 because I have 2 daughters). The students then try to guess each number's significance. Once that's done, students do the same thing in pairs. After everyone's done, partners introduce each other to the class. If you're short on time, just reduce the numbers that they're describing. B. Hsu-Miller. Re: [FLTEACH] ice breaker activities. FLTEACH listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 22 Aug 2012). --- I have had great success playing a Latin version of "I Spy" as a way to "practice classroom rules and Latin pronunciation" on the first day of class. Students get to speak some Latin, learn some terms for items around the classroom, and visually explore the class room as they look around for the "aliquid." Holec, B. Re: [Latinteach] First day of class. Latinteach listserv (latinteach@nxport.com, 27 Aug 2012). --- Teacher Larry Ferlazzo does a speed-dating activity in which students learn about each other. See his example of the poster he does about himself for the activity at http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2012/09/07/the-who-am-i-poster-i-use-as-a-model-for-students
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Title: Crossword Puzzles: Template and Ideas for Use
Body: Spanish teacher Martina Bex suggests ways to use crossword puzzles in novel ways on her blog: http://martinabex.com/2012/09/09/crossword-puzzle Download her template for crossword puzzles at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Crossword-puzzle-template (you will need to join Teachers Pay Teachers first).
Source: Driven by Data Blog
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Title: Crossword Puzzles: Template and Ideas for Use
Body: Spanish teacher Martina Bex suggests ways to use crossword puzzles in novel ways on her blog: http://martinabex.com/2012/09/09/crossword-puzzle Download her template for crossword puzzles at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Crossword-puzzle-template (you will need to join Teachers Pay Teachers first).
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Title: ClipArt ETC: Another Source for Free Images
Body: ClipArt ETC currently has over 66,000 free clipart images. Every item comes with a choice of image size and format as well as complete source information for proper citations in school projects. Browse the available images at http://etc.usf.edu/clipart
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Title: ClipArt ETC: Another Source for Free Images
Body: ClipArt ETC currently has over 66,000 free clipart images. Every item comes with a choice of image size and format as well as complete source information for proper citations in school projects. Browse the available images at http://etc.usf.edu/clipart
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Title: Book: Bilingual Community Education and Multilingualism
Body: From http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781847697998 Bilingual Community Education and Multilingualism: Beyond Heritage Languages in a Global City By Ofelia García, Zeena Zakharia, and Bahar Otcu Published by Multilingual Matters Summary: This book explores bilingual community education, specifically the educational spaces shaped and organized by American ethnolinguistic communities for their children in the multilingual city of New York. Employing a rich variety of case studies which highlight the importance of the ethnolinguistic community in bilingual education, this collection examines the various structures that these communities use to educate their children as bilingual Americans. In doing so, it highlights the efforts and activism of these communities and what bilingual community education really means in today's globalized world. The volume offers new understandings of heritage language education, bilingual education, and speech communities for bilingual Americans in the 21st century. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781847697998
Source: Multilingual Matters
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Title: Book: Bilingual Community Education and Multilingualism
Body: From http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781847697998 Bilingual Community Education and Multilingualism: Beyond Heritage Languages in a Global City By Ofelia García, Zeena Zakharia, and Bahar Otcu Published by Multilingual Matters Summary: This book explores bilingual community education, specifically the educational spaces shaped and organized by American ethnolinguistic communities for their children in the multilingual city of New York. Employing a rich variety of case studies which highlight the importance of the ethnolinguistic community in bilingual education, this collection examines the various structures that these communities use to educate their children as bilingual Americans. In doing so, it highlights the efforts and activism of these communities and what bilingual community education really means in today's globalized world. The volume offers new understandings of heritage language education, bilingual education, and speech communities for bilingual Americans in the 21st century. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.multilingual-matters.com/display.asp?isb=9781847697998
Source: Multilingual Matters
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