Encouraging Students in the Target Language

Target Language Classroom Kit Popsicle Sticks Large / Small Dice Scanned Pictures Video Clips Short Scenario Cards Extra Scratch Paper

Q & A ▪ Student to Student Q & A ▪ Teacher to Student Q & A ▪ Student to Teacher Q & A Knowledge Which is True or False? Who was it that? Comprehension Can you write in your own words? Can you provide a definition? Application Do you know another instance where…? Analysis How is…similar to…? Can you compare… with what was presented? Synthesis Can you give a possible solution? What would happen if…? Evaluation Can you defend your position and opinion? What changes would you recommend? Question Starters taken from: View the “notes” of this slide for additional information.

Image Stream ▪Talk for 33 seconds to a partner in the Target Language! ▪Hold students accountable by… -having them take Notes on what your partner says and report back to class…in the Target Language! -having them draw an Image – What is the student talking about and retell a different partner or class what the original partner said (based the drawings)!

Imagery Students speak or write about a visual prompt View the “notes” of this slide for additional information.

Sentence / Story Builders ▪ Teacher or Student begins the story. ▪ Volunteers continue the story by adding details using: › Connecting Words › Flavoring Words › Elaboration › Sequencing › Transitioning Word, etc.

Exit Cards ▪ What are Exit Cards and how can they help? ▪ How can I effectively use Exit Cards? ▪ What to remember about Exit Cards! View the “notes” of this slide for additional information.