[ola] Re: Thoughts on integrating grammar concepts (or not)
- From: Heather Pineault <heather_pineault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:39:59 -0500
Yes -- I agree on the grammar, but in doing the "give directions" about how
to do something you are an expert in, and then also include things not to
do to avoid the pitfalls, they are "covering grammar" (commands). It is a
way to embed grammar in to something they love to do -- tell each other how
to do things. And I agree, too, that this can be done by modeling lots of
examples, brainstorm with them, etc..
On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Ashley Uyaguari <
auyaguari@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My opinion is that you don't need to teach the grammar at all.
> You can model a variety of language that could be used. I vote for the "or
> not" part of the subject.
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Heather Pineault <
> heather_pineault@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> We do a similar project and have the kids use commands. Kids pick
>> something they know how to do really well ("experts"). They create a
>> presentation with visuals and then use affirmative commands to tell how to
>> do it, then negative commands warning of pitfalls, what not to do.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 14, 2014 at 6:29 PM, JoAnna Coleman <joannac@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> it's also a perfect project for using "es + adj + infinitivo" or "hay
>>> que + infinitivo" and "se puede + infinitivo"
>>>
>>>
>>> JoAnna Coleman
>>> Spanish Teacher
>>> Wilson High School
>>> 503-916-5280 ext. 75231
>>> joannac@xxxxxxx
>>> http://profecoleman.wordpress.com/
>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf
>>> of Martin Kathryn <kmartin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:56 PM
>>> *To:* ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> *Subject:* [ola] Re: Thoughts on integrating grammar concepts (or not)
>>>
>>>
>>> I would give them tons of examples of people talking about how to do
>>> something (tying a bowtie, etc.). There must be lots on Youtube. I would
>>> hope to draw a few of those command forms out as part of their vocab list.
>>> Then I would stand back and see if they can get the IDEA across in their
>>> own Spanish, whether or not they use commands (correctly or at all).
>>> Sounds like a fun project!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ola-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
>>> Behalf Of *Emily Gerstner
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 14, 2014 2:49 PM
>>> *To:* ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> *Subject:* [ola] Thoughts on integrating grammar concepts (or not)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In my third-year classes, I'm considering a project in which students
>>> answer the question, "¿En qué eres un expert@?" (What are you an expert
>>> at?) where students choose a skill they have (anything from making brownies
>>> to playing basketball to telling a joke), identify key steps, and
>>> demonstrate or teach their classmates what they're good at.
>>>
>>> My question is how to integrate grammar into the project. It would be a
>>> great opportunity to discuss informal commands, but I could also encourage
>>> them to write directions using phrases they know, like "Debes..."
>>> "Necesitas..." or "Tienes que..." How would others approach the grammar
>>> aspect of such a project? I want to make sure that the language of the
>>> project is at their level.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
>>>
>>> Emily
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Ashley Uyaguari
>
> Spanish Teacher 6/7/8
> Team Curriculum Coordinator
> Innovation Academy Charter School
> Tyngsboro, MA 01879
> 978-649-0432 x3301
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