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Creating Materials
Authentic Materials
Antena 3: El Internado
News, best moments, good resources for extensions and supporting materials.
IMDb has some Trivia questions that can be used a fun addition to class.
Televisa: Lo Que La Vida Me Robó, Rebelde, Teresa, Rubi, El Chavo, Marimar, María del Barrio
20 Minutos is a social/news website that has a bunch of rankings. Great ideas and conversation starting points.
Formula TV is a great resources for everything related to Spanish-speaking TV.
Examples & Samples
Mi Vida Loca Episodes 1-5 Guide (Spanish Mama)
Teacher-Created Materials
Quizlet (username: fordja)
Depth of Knowledge
Level 1 (Recall & Reproduction):
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Reproduce and recall vocabulary
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Follow simple oral/written instructions (directions written in Spanish)
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Ask/answer literal questions after reading/listening/viewing
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Select an appropriate word to complete intended meaning (fill in the blank, Cloze reading activities)
Level 2 (Skills & Concepts):
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Summarize/Paraphrase what we just saw/read
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Sequence events
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Evaluate message or cultural nuances (e.g. gestures, language) using listening and observational skills
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Create a narration/text messages for a muted video scene
Level 3 (Strategic Thinking/Reasoning):
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Explain inferences/colloquial expressions using supporting evidence
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Justify your interpretation of a character’s tone/intentions/purpose
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Interpret idiomatic/figurative language in context
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Support an opinion/argument with evidence and reasoning
Level 4 (Extended Thinking):
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Reflect on and evaluate personal progress
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Write/Carry on a dialogue from the perspective of a character
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Socratic Seminar/carry on an extended conversation responding appropriately to multiple speakers (using multiple tenses, asking and responding to questions, elaborating on ideas, raising questions)
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Research and present about a cultural element related to the text or viewed in the text
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