A collection of resources for Multilingual Learners, featuring a reading comprehension unit on phobias for 5th grade and a beginner-level guessing game for 2nd grade.
A sequence focused on leveraging digital translation tools for language self-assessment and speech improvement. Students learn to use Google Translate not just for translation, but as a 'mirror' for their own pronunciation, grammar, and fluency.
A foundational grammar sequence for English Language Learners focusing on the use of definite and indefinite articles through visual storytelling and interactive games.
Students explore the vibrant world of celebrations in Spanish-speaking cultures, from piñatas to the Day of the Dead. Through comparative analysis, they discover how traditions foster community and honor history across Spain and Latin America.
A 5-lesson sequence exploring the culinary heritage of the Spanish-speaking world, focusing on key ingredients like corn and cacao, mealtime customs, and tropical fruits. Students conclude by creating a class cookbook.
A comprehensive unit for beginner Spanish students to master the verb 'estar' and 'tener' idioms for expressing emotions, physical states, and needs. Through interactive games, role-plays, and data collection, students learn to articulate their internal feelings and conduct wellness checks on others.
This sequence establishes foundational auditory and oral skills for Spanish fluency, focusing on vowel sounds, difficult consonants like 'rr' and 'ñ', and rules of stress and accentuation. Students transition from sound production to reading syllables and full words with accuracy.
This unit introduces 5th-grade students to Spanish family vocabulary and descriptive adjectives. Students learn to use the verb 'ser' and possessive adjectives to describe kinship and physical traits through case studies and creative projects.
A 5th-grade Spanish sequence focused on numbers 0-31, days of the week, months, seasons, and date formatting. Students build functional fluency to organize their daily lives and understand cultural differences in timekeeping.
A 5th-grade Spanish immersion unit focusing on Total Physical Response (TPR) to master classroom commands, object identification, and spatial prepositions. Students move from listening to lead roles through interactive simulations and games.
A 5th-grade introductory Spanish sequence focused on self-identity, name, origin, preferences, and personality traits through workshops and speaking-heavy activities.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th graders to master foundational Spanish greetings, emotional expression, and the cultural nuances of formal versus informal address through interactive role-play and performance.
A lively exploration of Spanish numbers 0-31, focusing on expressing age and birthdays. Students move from rote memorization to real-world data collection and peer interviews to build a class birthday calendar.
A project-based unit for 2nd graders to learn Spanish family vocabulary and express personal preferences. Students build communication skills by describing their world and families through drawings, games, and a final oral presentation.
A 5-lesson introductory Spanish sequence for 2nd graders focusing on colors, numbers, classroom objects, and size adjectives. Students progress from simple identification to synthesizing descriptive phrases for a 'Mystery Box' challenge.
A game-based Spanish sequence for 2nd graders focused on expressing emotions (happy, sad, angry) and physical needs (hunger, thirst, bathroom) using TPR and interactive play.
A foundational Spanish sequence for 2nd graders focusing on greetings, introductions, and polite social interactions through immersive play and role-playing.
Students move beyond simple introductions to expressing personal identity, preferences, and traits using the verbs 'être' and 'aimer'. The project-based learning arc culminates in the creation of a 'Star Student' poster where students present who they are in French.
This sequence builds foundational Spanish pronunciation and social introduction skills. Students progress from mastering the five pure vowels and unique consonants to navigating the cultural nuances of formal and informal address, culminating in a fluent introductory dialogue.
A 5th-grade French sequence focused on practical logistics: numbers, dates, time, and scheduling. Students engage in a travel-themed simulation to master essential communication skills for navigating daily life in a Francophone environment.
An inquiry-based exploration of French communities where students learn to identify landmarks, use spatial prepositions, and provide directions. Students develop practical communication skills while virtually navigating Francophone cities.
This sequence guides 5th-grade students through describing people in French, covering family vocabulary, the verb être, and the rules of adjective agreement. Students move from basic identification to complex descriptive writing within a 'French Portrait Gallery' theme.
This sequence introduces 5th-grade students to foundational French communication, focusing on greetings, introductions, and cultural nuances of address. Through interactive games and role-play, students build the confidence to conduct basic social exchanges in French.
A 5th Grade French unit where students learn to express their likes, dislikes, and hobbies using 'aimer', 'adorer', 'détester', and negation, culminating in a personal identity profile project.
Students explore French culture through politeness and classroom navigation. They learn 'magic words', object names, and teacher commands through TPR and role-play to function effectively in a French-speaking environment.
Students learn to describe their family and pets in French, mastering vocabulary for relatives and pets, sentence structures with 'J'ai', and numbers, culminating in a creative family poster presentation.
Students begin their French language journey by mastering the fundamental mechanics of greetings and introductions. Through interactive role-playing and choral repetition, learners practice distinct greetings for different times of day and social contexts. The sequence progresses from single-word utterances to complete sentences for stating one's name and asking others for theirs. By the end, students will confidently navigate a basic introduction dialogue with peers using appropriate pronunciation.
Una secuencia de cuatro sesiones diseñada para estudiantes de 8 a 11 años que explora la vida de Malala Yousafzai. El programa integra el aprendizaje del español con temas de justicia social, coraje e igualdad a través de actividades interactivas y discusiones profundas.
A 4-session introductory Spanish sequence for intermediate students (8-11) focusing on the identification, agreement, positioning, and comparison of adjectives.
A foundational sequence for 5th graders to master Mandarin Chinese sentence structure using high-frequency verbs and pronouns through a 'Flipped' and 'Simulation' approach.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade students focused on mastering Mandarin Chinese characters for numbers 1-10 and immediate family members through game-based learning and logical puzzles.
A 5th-grade project-based sequence exploring the pictographic origins and evolution of Mandarin Chinese characters, from ancient oracle bone script to modern simplified forms. Students develop visual mnemonic strategies and create a portfolio demonstrating the transformation of concrete objects into abstract symbols.
A 5-lesson inquiry-based sequence where 5th-grade students become 'Linguistic Detectives' to decode Mandarin Chinese characters by analyzing their radicals. Students move from simple nature-based radicals to complex compound characters, culminating in a real-world decoding challenge.
A foundational unit for 5th graders on the mechanics of Chinese writing, focusing on stroke direction, order rules, and character balance. Students progress from basic horizontal and vertical lines to complex characters like 'Eternity'.
Students explore the historical evolution of Chinese characters from ancient pictures to modern forms. This inquiry-based sequence focuses on high-frequency nouns related to nature (sun, moon, water, mountain, fire) through the lens of visual archaeology.
This sequence focuses on the cognitive processing of numerical data in Mandarin Chinese, moving from basic digits to complex phone numbers, calendar dates, clock times, and marketplace currency. Students will develop rapid auditory recognition through gamified scenarios like emergency dispatch, time travel, and transit scheduling.
Students explore the origins of Chinese characters by connecting them to illustrations of the natural world. This inquiry-based sequence helps students visualize the evolution from ancient pictographs to modern Hanzi, focusing on high-frequency nature words like sun, moon, water, fire, tree, and mountain.
Students explore the pictographic evolution of Mandarin Chinese characters, tracing modern symbols back to ancient Oracle Bone script. The sequence focuses on nature and animal characters, helping students build visual associations and mnemonics to master basic Hanzi.
A comprehensive introduction to the foundational mechanics of Chinese calligraphy, focusing on the six basic strokes, the seven rules of stroke order, and numerical characters 1-10. Students develop fine motor skills and cultural appreciation through grid-based practice and traditional calligraphy techniques.
This sequence introduces 2nd-grade students to basic Mandarin Chinese characters for colors and fruits. Students progress from writing single characters to constructing full 'Subject + Verb + Object' sentences, culminating in a real-world market simulation.
Students explore social structures and family relationships through Mandarin characters, focusing on the 'person' and 'female' radicals, pronouns, and familial hierarchy. The unit culminates in a project-based family tree where students apply their knowledge of character structure and labels.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd Grade students to learn high-frequency Mandarin action verbs (look, listen, go, come, eat, drink, open, close) through Total Physical Response (TPR) and game-based learning. Students connect written characters directly to physical movements to build immediate comprehension.
Students explore the etymology of Chinese characters by tracing their evolution from ancient pictographs to modern standard script, focusing on nature-based vocabulary like sun, moon, water, tree, fire, and mountains.
A 5-lesson sequence for 2nd graders focusing on the mechanics of writing Mandarin characters. Students learn fundamental stroke order rules through the context of numbers 1-10, progressing from simple horizontal lines to complex enclosures and hooks.
This sequence guides beginner Mandarin learners through 'bottom-up' listening strategies using authentic media. Students will learn to filter out 'noise' to identify keywords in weather reports, pop songs, and food vlogs, building their tolerance for ambiguity and real-world comprehension skills.
A foundational listening sequence for beginner Mandarin students, focusing on phonemic awareness, tone discrimination, and Pinyin transcription. Students progress from basic initials and finals to complex tone sandhi rules and full-word dictation.
A comprehensive sequence for 8th-grade beginners to master Mandarin Chinese numbers, dates, and time through logical character construction and cultural hand signs.
This sequence focuses on the auditory recognition of numerical patterns in Mandarin Chinese, essential for understanding prices, phone numbers, dates, and time. Students leverage the logical structure of Mandarin counting to progress from basic digits to complex date and time formatting.
A high-energy Mandarin listening sequence focused on rapid numerical processing, from basic digits to complex schedules and prices. Students take on the role of trainees at Signal Cipher Academy, mastering the 'codes' of daily life.
This sequence immerses students in common social scenarios to build comprehension of greetings, introductions, and basic etiquette in Mandarin Chinese. Through listening tasks and simulations, students learn to distinguish between formal and informal registers, identify names and titles, and recognize nationalities.
A beginner-level Mandarin sequence focused on functional listening skills for real-world scenarios. Students move from basic action verbs to navigating restaurants, directions, and markets through immersive simulations.