Are you in the Portland school district? There are a few subs who know Spanish on the roster. Let me know! I usually show a movie or documentary (Globetrekkers) with a graphic organizer / questions for kids to follow along - I have not had them do the circle with a sub. It's sort of a wasted day since the video is in English (or subtitled), but at least they are learning about culture. I don't ask them to do anything with the language they can't do totally on their own without help since I can't depend on the sub to help them with Spanish. I would love some other OWL ideas for subs as well! 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 Colin Oriard [colinoriard@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:13 PM To: ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ola] Re: Substitute advice Is it a good idea to have Spanish 1 students who know next to nothing try to lead a circle? I think that it would be very difficult... On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Harris levinson <hlevinson@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:hlevinson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: Might they be ready to tackle a 20 line original dialogue? Have pairs develop the dialogue and rehearse it on one day then perform it in front of the others following the day. Ask the sub to have the students teach him/her the vocab they know with actions (body parts? words from their list). It's not a bad time to introduce a compelling video. Harris 2013/9/10 Colin Oriard <colinoriard@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:colinoriard@xxxxxxxxx>> Hey all, I have to get a sub for next Thursday and Friday. First, does anyone know a sub in the Portland area that speaks Spanish (I'm guessing no)? MORE IMPORTANT - What are some recommendations for what I can have the sub do with my students for two days (two 50 minute sessions), especially a sub who doesn't speak any Spanish??? Thanks, Colin -- Harris Levinson Teacher, Adviser Vashon Island High School Tel: 206.463.9171 x141<tel:206.463.9171%20x141>