I have been a languages teacher for 18 years and a Head of Department for 12. I am passionate about language learning and creating resources has always been a very enjoyable part of my job. When I design a resource my aim is to ensure that its structure provides a step-by-step progression that enables children to learn but above all to enjoy their learning.
I have been a languages teacher for 18 years and a Head of Department for 12. I am passionate about language learning and creating resources has always been a very enjoyable part of my job. When I design a resource my aim is to ensure that its structure provides a step-by-step progression that enables children to learn but above all to enjoy their learning.
Presentation for sentence building in the context of family with an emphasis on grammatical structure, possessive adjectives and basic verbs. Can be used for oral or written work and as a whole class activity.
PPT presentation with fact sheet aimed at developing writing and speaking skills. Includes vocabulary practice, explanations on grammatical structures and a differentiated writing/speaking task. The fact sheet can be used as a prompt for students to complete the task and check their work.
PPT presentation with summary sheet on structures to express opinions. Includes speaking activity, a practice task that can be used to develop either speaking or writing skills and a whole class game aimed at encouraging spontaneous speech.
A PPT presentation aimed at developing writing skills with a focus on the use of adjectives when talking about family and personality. Also emphasises the key elements of successful writing. The snowball activity will encourage pupils to work individually, in pairs and in small groups. Ideal resource for a series of lessons.
A worksheet to encourage vocabulary retention. Includes a decoding activity and a crossword. Can also be used for cover even without prior knowledge of animals in French.
This resource aimed at Heads of Department/ faculty, contains 2 documents that can be used as specific and personalised interventions within your area.
The Agreement Sheet provides a more holistic support, helping students to identify their skills/ areas for improvement and encouraging them to take responsiblity for their own learning. It is MFL specific but can easily be adapted for other subject areas
The Individual Report helps monitor attitudes and learning in the classroom for 4 weeks with a clear point system. This document applies to all subjects and can be adapted.
Both these strategies can be implemented in conjunction with whole school systems and are very effective to generate more positive attitude particularly if you can involve learning mentors within your school.
This Powerpoint presentation is who lesson introducing Spanish greetings as well as responses to the questions ¿Qué tal? / ¿Cómo estás? It includes practice and memorisation tasks, a link to a song on greetings (YouTube), a differenciated writing activity and a plenary to check on learning.
A printable evaluation sheet to enable students to assess their own knowledge and develop their confidence. Very useful as evidence of assessment and progress for OFSTED and teaching reviews.
A printable evaluation sheet to enable students to assess their own knowledge and develop their confidence. Very useful as evidence of assessment and progress for OFSTED and teaching reviews.
Follow up lesson from “Ziborg y su familia”, with a focus on possessive adjectives and the use of the verbs llamarse and tener. Contains practice tasks, and comes with a worksheet.