Nonlinguistic+Representation

=Read and Reflect=

The purpose of representing knowledge in different forms is to help students create an easier representation of knowledge. Creating charts, graphic organizers and other forms of non-linguistic learning help students retain knowledge and connect with the content being taught. I regularly use music and videos to help student retain Spanish vocabulary. Students that I have had over 10 years ago will tell me that they still remember the alphabet song.

I usually have students create graphic organizers with most lessons. We use songs and pictures throughout the year depending on the content. Kinesthetic games are sometimes played to emphasize different vocabulary also.

There are so many different models of non-linguistic representation, that it I don’t want to confuse students. I try not to overuse them and use different ones at all times.

=Apply and Reflect=

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I usually use animoto to create slide shows, but this website was just as easy and fun. I like to use these free websites to show the different regions of Spanish speaking countries. I have also used them to showcase different traditions and celebrations in different Spanish speaking countries. The kids like to learn about different cultures and the parts of world that they may one day want to visit! It is exciting to use with music and colorful images.