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degroote442/3/117:59 PMReady and excited for #langchat!
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:01 PMRT @SECottrell: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #langchat - welcome everyone!
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tmsaue12/3/118:01 PMRT @secottrell: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #langchat - welcome everyone!
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SECottrell2/3/118:01 PMFor the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #langchat - welcome everyone!
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tonitheisen2/3/118:02 PMFirst of all, voc needs to be well embedded in context and not isolate #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:02 PMMy first question is how do you identify what vocabulary to include in units/chapters/etc? (I write my own vocabulary) #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:02 PMTonight's topic: How do we rethink the "teaching" of vocabulary? #langchat
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usamimi742/3/118:02 PMRT @SECottrell: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #langchat - welcome everyone! #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:03 PMaligned with the unit theme and its topics-relevant and useful for communication #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:03 PMWhen we started looking at language as words and not thoughts, we made a big mistake, eh? @tonitheisen #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:03 PM#langchat I try to create a story with the vocab ala TPRS
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degroote442/3/118:03 PMRT @SECottrell: For the next hour my tweets will be dedicated to #langchat - welcome everyone!
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CoreyStJohn2/3/118:04 PMRT @degroote44: I try to teach vocab with not only the word in the target language & English but by embedding images, sounds, video, objects etc. #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:04 PMBut how do you identify what vocabulary to include - from the curriculum? modify it? #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:04 PM#langchat Yes, lots of props, images, realia, anything I can get my hands on
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teachertheresa2/3/118:04 PM#langchat for me vocabulay instruction needs to be usage based. Can they use it organically rather than forced.
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degroote442/3/118:04 PMI try to teach vocab with not only the word in the target language & English but by embedding images, sounds, video, objects etc. #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:04 PMIf you use backwards design in planning, you first identify communicative outcome. that will determine vocabulary needed #langchat #langchat
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mme_henderson2/3/118:05 PMI like to do a google search using key words in the TL to find authentic texts #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:05 PMvoc should form an image-a wordle of sorts to guide students to think and use it #langchat
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DiegoOjeda662/3/118:05 PM@SECottrell I take into account my students context
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tmsaue12/3/118:05 PMmy struggle is this: just because we pre-determine the vocab doesn't guarantee student engagement. #langchat #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:05 PMRT @tmsaue1:use backwards design in planning, first identify communicative outcome. that will determine vocabulary needed #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:05 PMRT @DonaKimberly: #langchat I ditched the text a numbe rof yrs ago because vocab was not relevant // Ditto
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NinaTanti12/3/118:05 PM#langchat I expand on the book
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maestrachevre2/3/118:05 PM@SECottrell we mapped basic curriculum then chose words we thought were most useful & relevant to stud now constantly revising ##langchat
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DonaKimberly2/3/118:05 PM#langchat I ditched the text a numbe rof yrs ago because vocab was not relevant
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degroote442/3/118:06 PMit is important to use your curriculum but to also find what are students' interests & use this in your lessons #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:06 PMRT @mme_henderson: I like to do a google search using key words in the TL to find authentic texts #langchat Interesting idea. I like it.
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tonitheisen2/3/118:06 PMbut we must connect theme to relevancy for students #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:06 PMRT @tmsaue1: how can you embed student CHOICE in vocab? #langchat By asking THEM questions using the vocab
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SECottrell2/3/118:06 PM@tmsaue1 Students will acquire the vocab that is useful to them - always - in any language #langchat
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maestrachevre2/3/118:06 PM@tmsaue1 I agree backwards design helped gave focus #langchat
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usamimi742/3/118:06 PMRT @tmsaue1: my struggle is this: just because we pre-determine the vocab doesnt guarantee student engagement. #langchat #langchat
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usamimi742/3/118:06 PMI did that 2 4 higher level classes RT @DonaKimberly: #langchat I ditched the text a # of yrs ago because vocab was not relevant #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:06 PMhow can you embed student CHOICE in vocab? #langchat #langchat
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DiegoOjeda662/3/118:06 PM@DonaKimberly Great move! #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:07 PMI had a student who used the verb 'cazar' in almost every blog b/c that was his hobby - and never in our 'vocab' #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:07 PMRT @tonitheisen: I like to use music and image to link voc #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:07 PMdifferent for every studen tRT @SECottrell: @tmsaue1 Students will acquire vocab that is useful to them in any language #langchat #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:07 PMRT @DiegoOjeda66: @usamimi74 @tmsaue1 allow student's input to enrich it
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DiegoOjeda662/3/118:07 PM@usamimi74 @tmsaue1 allow student's input to enrich it
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usamimi742/3/118:07 PMRT @degroote44: it is important to use your curriculum but to also find what are students interests & use this in your lessons #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:08 PMstudents will learn vocabulary even if it isn't "taught" #langchat #langchat
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degroote442/3/118:08 PM@tmsaue1 Say you need to teach food, ask students their fav. foods, restaurants, etc this connects it to their interests & choices #langchat
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DiegoOjeda662/3/118:08 PMStudents enjoy learning vocab form songs.
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maestrachevre2/3/118:08 PMMy studs always ask for xtra vocab so I make note to add #langchat
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usamimi742/3/118:08 PMsame here
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NinaTanti12/3/118:08 PMRT @tonitheisen: RT @tonitheisen: I like to use music and image to link voc #langchat Music? Interesting...
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tonitheisen2/3/118:09 PMthey need to create with new voc too. #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:09 PMRT @DiegoOjeda66: RT @tmsaue1: students will learn vocabulary even if it isnt "taught" #langchat No need to te… (cont) http://deck.ly/~fHjN1
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pamwesely2/3/118:09 PM#langchat I love letting students use dictionaries, online or other, to find the words they want - "I'm not a walking dictionary"
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tmsaue12/3/118:09 PMRT @tonitheisen: But we also need to expand students cultural awareness-not just how they see world #langchat
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DiegoOjeda662/3/118:09 PMRT @tmsaue1: students will learn vocabulary even if it isnt "taught" #langchat No need to teach but to use it #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:09 PMRT @tmsaue1: students will learn vocabulary even if it isn't "taught" #langchat As long as they are exposed to it in a relevant context.
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usamimi742/3/118:09 PMalso have BBoard in my class with "hip cool vocab" per st request.. changes evry yr.. With matching mp3 playlist... fun #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:09 PMif the scenario is engaging they will "find" the vocabulary needed #langchat #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:09 PMSpontaneous writing, speaking, etc. will get students asking for the vocab they want #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:09 PMBut we also need to expand students' cultural awareness-not just how they see world #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:10 PMMy vocabulary lists are thematic of a sort, based on many things #langchat
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ATGTranslations2/3/118:10 PMRT @tonitheisen: But we also need to expand students' cultural awareness-not just how they see world #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:10 PMI see a theme as big umbrella and topics are subthemes #langchat
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usamimi742/3/118:10 PMthe more they use the more they know it RT @SECottrell: Spontaneous writing, speaking, etc. will get st askin 4vocab they want #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:10 PMRT @tonitheisen: they need to create with new voc too. #langchat That's why I love them to create stories...
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maestrachevre2/3/118:10 PM@SECottrell maybe its a sign #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:10 PMRT @tonitheisen: they need to create with new voc too. #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:10 PMDo you choose vocabulary based on topics or themes? #langchat #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:11 PMRT @SECottrell: @SECottrell Twitter too #langchat Mais oui !
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profhutch2/3/118:11 PM@cybraryman1 great idea....we do that with quizlet too...then they keep them on their blogs. #langchat
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NinaTanti12/3/118:11 PMRT @mme_henderson: My French friends' Facebook posts have been a great source of language in context #langchat Wow, great idea.
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SECottrell2/3/118:11 PM@SECottrell Twitter too #langchat
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cybraryman12/3/118:11 PMI always had my students create their own dictionaries (with pictures) when they learned new words #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:11 PM@cadamsf1 be sure to add #langchat to your tweets :)
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mme_henderson2/3/118:11 PMMy French friends' Facebook posts have been a great source of language in context #langchat
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degroote442/3/118:11 PMreading stories and embedding new vocab is a great way to learn without "teaching" #langchat
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maestrachevre2/3/118:12 PM@tonitheisen how do u bring it all together then? #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:12 PMhow do you teach NEW vocab in a communicative proficiency-focused classroom? biggest struggle for my teachers. #langchat
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mme_henderson2/3/118:12 PMRT @tonitheisen: I like to have students create their own voc word clouds for the thematic voc #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:12 PMRT @tonitheisen: I like to have students create their own voc word clouds for the thematic voc #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:12 PMRT @mme_henderson: Facebook: Do you have trouble with lots of abbreviations? Or does this add to the appeal? #langchat
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cybraryman12/3/118:12 PM@cadamsf1 If you use TweetChat http://bit.ly/9gtDlk you only have to enter #langchat once & it will put it in all your tweets
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SECottrell2/3/118:12 PM@cadamsf1 There you go, now we see you #langchat :)
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degroote442/3/118:12 PM@cybraryman1 picture dictionaries are a great tool, I also use visual flashcards not Spanish-English but Spanish-picture #langchat
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maestrachevre2/3/118:12 PMVocab should have cultural roots they should mesh #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:13 PM@tmsaue1 You know how I feel about vocab quizzes #langchat
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tonitheisen2/3/118:13 PMstudents ahve to make their own meaning #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:13 PMand where do vocab quizzes fit into this picture?
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SECottrell2/3/118:13 PM@tmsaue1 literature and authentic texts, sentence prompts #langchat
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cybraryman12/3/118:13 PM@degroote44 My Flashcards page: http://bit.ly/9VF3z0 #langchat
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mme_henderson2/3/118:14 PM@CalicoTeach I think the abbreviations make it authentic. I have friends of many age groups so abbreviations not really an issue #langchat
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profhutch2/3/118:14 PMI have amazing resources in my twitter PLN for tough translations #langchat
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maestrachevre2/3/118:14 PM@tmsaue1 pictures! Everything is pic based and given in a story or presentation #langchat
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tmsaue12/3/118:14 PM@SECottrell i have a feeling, thought it would be worth reposting your blog for folks who missed it. #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:14 PMRT @SECottrell: @tmsaue1 You know how I feel about vocab quizzes #langchat Me too!
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degroote442/3/118:14 PM@cybraryman1 that is awesome I'm putting it in my foreign lang. wiki right now! :) #langchat
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SECottrell2/3/118:14 PMActivities that involve "finding" words or "making" words are useless - only USING words = acquisition #langchat
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DonaKimberly2/3/118:14 PM@tmsaue1 #langchat do they learn the vocab because they want to or because there's a test?
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tonitheisen2/3/118:14 PMvoc quizzes, not just traidtional, are formative assessment-the benchmarks #langchat
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CalicoTeach2/3/118:14 PMRT @tmsaue1: how do you teach NEW vocab in a communicative proficiency-focused classroom? #langchat Visuals, videos, TPR