Present: HF, NW, SM, KM, EA, SL

Apologies: PP, NM, JB

BLOGGING – SL explained to the group how to access the blog and how to post a message. JB left us a comment, so if he can do it, we all can. If you would like the word document that was given out, with full instructions on how to use the blog, then please email SL at sam@languagesresources.co.uk

 

NUGGETS

KM – useful grid with key vocabulary in (eg connectives). Each column of vocab can be worth a certain amount of points, the harder the vocabulary, the more points it is worth. Pupils then create sentences that are worth as many points as possible. (Can be used for Oral practice or Written work).

KM – advises the use of a ‘helpline’ email account with examination classes. She has created an email account using no personal information (with the permission of the head) that is only for her year 11 French group, where they can contact her with any queries, especially over the holidays or whilst on study leave.

SM – marking tip – have common target sentences on sticky labels rather than writing out the same comments repeatedly.

HF – with merit stickers, pupils can accumulate points and add them up online for more motivation

VOKI’s - in order to have more than a few words or sentences recorded (by typing in or using a mike or phone), create a sound file and add this to the Voki

SL – Hugo’s Orals – see link to right, also can search for Hugo on YouTube. NB/ If you have issues accessing YouTube in school try using a foreign YouTube site, or Yahoo Videos (maybe the foreign version there). EA said that if your school filters won’t allow certain words try using the foreign equivalent.

KM – Hot/Cold game with a toy, using the CQ. Pupils chant the CQ and as a main Pupil gets closer to the hidden toy, they chant the CQ louder and louder (and vice versa). This could be developped with pupils chanting numbers, vocab, or even a full text (Ps must get to the end before main pupil finds toy).

SL – Languages Online in Australia has free games software, and French, German and Italian resources.

 

 

NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 3rd June

FOCUS – Marking Tips

 

 

Sam x