World language teachers struggle to test proficiency in all modes of communication throughout a unit. There just isn’t enough time. Expressive assessments take up so
When looking for assessments, I want one that will truly show what a student has learned. Like you, I love multiple-choice tests because they are
Although this activity sounds a lot like a video game, it is actually a way to check for understanding after teaching and practicing new content.
I am always looking for more activities to use for the interpretive mode in the classroom. So I was happy to stumble upon this idea
For years I have used an index card with student names listed on them. On the first day of class, I give students a card,
What is Closure? Closure activities are the culminating event that ends your class and the day’s lesson. Many closure activities are beneficial to Check students’ understanding
Using timelines in the classroom can help students make connections to the target culture and better understand the history of its people. Timelines help students
Most of us use a list of questions as a means for checking for student comprehension. And sure there is a time and a place
Today I am going to share with you a great online tool for students to practice vocabulary. They are Boom Learning Cards. If you have
One of the best things about warm-ups is the opportunity for students to make mistakes. You read that sentence correctly. It was not a typo.