How to get Spanish books for your classroom library
The importance of reading for language acquisition has been rediscovered recently, thanks to CI and Stephen Krashen. Whether you…
Writing Spanish books for children in Guatemala on Book Creator
As a teacher, every now and then you do a project or lesson that really resonates with students. An…
What is Lexile and is it important for heritage language learners?
If you’ve used websites like Newsela, you’ve probably seen articles at different reading levels with numbers like 890L. What…
Why we must teach journalism and press freedom
Last year I visited the Newseum in Washington, D.C.; a museum about the news, dedicated to upholding the First…
The best books about Cuba for Spanish heritage and immersion classes
Looking for good books about Cuba? Finding the perfect book for Spanish heritage speakers or immersion classes can be…
Responding to Reading
When my students read for FVR (Free voluntary reading) in my Spanish Language Arts class, I want them to…
The best books for Spanish immersion and heritage classes: The Dominican Republic
Finding the perfect book for heritage speakers or Spanish immersion classes can be very difficult. While important, the Spanish…
Real life connections: a bilingual virtual author visit
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Grupos literarios: Student-centered lit circles with heritage or immersion learners
I just finished up my second year of experimenting with lit circles (reading groups). I say experimenting because I…
Teaching about tough issues: gangs and violence
“Con todas las clases de español que tomé no eran sobre cosas tan real como eso, como la inmigración…