I don’t know about you, but lengthy rubrics drive me and my students insane. Finding effective rubrics has been an ongoing endless journey for me (kind of like exploring your …
Author: Bertha Delgadillo
6 Examples of High Engagement Music Activities that Will Leave Your Students Asking for More
“Profe Delgadillo play La bicicleta,” “No, play Corazon by Maluma,” “Guess what? Tutu was played at the gym yesterday,” or “What is the name of this song so I can add …
The Rollercoaster Ride of Acquisition Driven Instruction
“Let me make sure I have fastened all of my seat belts.” Flashback to 2016ish, that is what I wish I would have told myself when I discovered what other …
Steps to Grow Your Local #CIteacher Support Team
When teaching with comprehensible input, you don’t have to stay an island for long. You can make your support team grow as you will want to have like minded people …
Interpretive Reading Comprehension Checks Your Students Will Love
As CI teachers, we know reading is cardinal to language acquisition. It is a must! Whether you are reading a novel, an article, or a short story, how can we …
When the Photocopier Fails…Simply Use (No Prep) Foldables for Acquisition!!!
The curse becomes a blessing. Ever had to run to the copier machine only to find it OUT OF SERVICE or even worse, LEFT JAMMED by a beloved co-worker!? Probably …
Free Webinar: #BeIntentional with Proficiency in the World Language Classroom
Today, I was invited to do a webinar by the Georgia Department of Education World Languages. I am so thankful and honored by the opportunity to share because preparing for …
Empowering Student Growth & Tracking Proficiency Through Data Boards
A couple of years ago, I began to notice many bulletin boards inspired by the path to proficiency. As a teacher, I fell in love and stole the idea. After …
Classroom Jobs & Resources, Build the Classroom Community of Your Dreams
In the summer of 2017, I attended a two day workshop with Tina Hargaden and Ben Slavic. This was a defining moment on my teaching career because they were the …