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TPRS: The Road to Fluency
Iowa State University WLC48711/5/15
[email protected]: @donakimberlyhttp://theactivelearner.blogspot.com
está – is feeling/locatedhay – there is/aretiene –hases – is
Objetivo: comunicar con el vocab
TPRS® is a method of second-language teaching that uses interactive stories to provide comprehensible input
and create an atmosphere of immersion in the classroom.
What is TPRS®?
When we ACQUIRE another language:First, we learn to LISTEN.
We learn to READ what we’ve heard.We learn to WRITE what
we’ve read and heard.Finally…
We SPEAK, because we’ve heard, read and written it.
Comprehensible Input
Listening and understanding
Baby Acquisition vs Classroom Acquisition
Make everyminuteCOUNT!!!
input
outputSpeakingWriting
ListeningReading
Teach to the Eyes!
✓teach STUDENTS not curriculum✓look in individual student’s eyes when teaching✓hold students accountable✓always check for understanding
Objetivo: comunicar con el vocab
le gusta – likesva a – goes toquiere ir –wants to go
quiere tener–wants to have
The Super Seven
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The Sweet 16
sale de leaves fromhace doesse pone + emotion becomespuede can; is able tole da gives to him/herle dice says to him/hersabe knowsvuelve returnsve sees
The Super Seven verbs plus these nine form
the foundation for level one. Use
all tenses, but limit new
vocab.
Shelter Vocabulary
Limit vocabulary to a few hundred words per year
Teach structures!
Don’t shelter grammar
Use whatever grammar is necessary to express
meaning.
Pull-out grammar:Super mini lessons
<30 seconds
One could increase the life span of a memory simply by repeating the information in timed intervals.
You have 30 seconds before a word leaves the brain
Circling:the heart
ofTPRS®
Teacher will tire of the questions long before the students will!
Types of questions
Yes/noEither/or
Wh
Always restate the negative and follow up by restating the positive.
The key is aural repetitions.
Readings• Embedded readings• Volleyball readings• Act out – visualize/dramatize• Draw details – picture notes
El coche rojo
Ask a story
• Helps build confidence• Guided production• Scaffolds learning• Adds additional reps • Student ownership
Videotalk: Aki el mono
está – is feeling/locatedhay – there is/aretiene –hases – isle gusta – likesva – goesquiere –wants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZTRxKyx410
Music
• Can have a catchy tune that they will be singing in other classes
• Model for pronunciation• Great listening activity• Connect to culture in different way• Life-long learning
Vamos a la playaVamos a la Playa by Loonahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-77txuiVXs
Vamos a la playa
Let’s go to the beachA mí me gusta bailar
I like to danceel ritmo de la noche
the rhythm of the nightsounds of fiesta you know we go where the feeling is rightyou know we go where the groove is hotyou know we go where the feeling is right
amigos ¡qué calor!Friends, How hot!
esta máquina bailandothis dancing machine
Vamos todos a la playa Let’s go to the beach
vamos todos a gozarWe’re going to enjoy everything
baila baila dance, dancebaila bailabaila baila
Embedded Readings
• Scaffolds learning• Builds confidence• Introduces main events• Adds details• If they can read 80%, it’s a good reading
PQAPersonalized Question-Answer
• Practice structures using vocabulary that they already know
• Ask questions about their personal lives• Can use parallel characters• Focus on the student to build relationship and
create buy-in
Classroom ManagementGreet at doorPersonalize! PQAJobs“Clase clase” – “Profe profe”ChicleRejoindersAffirmation cards
Los 10 Súper TrabajosDon LuzDon BibliotecarioDon AnfitriónDon IntérpreteDon Enfermero
Don ProyectorDon PantallaDon CaféDon TrumpDon Secretario
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Don Luz/Doña Luz
Responsibilities:Turn lights on/off, as needed
Don Bibliotecario Doña Bibliotecaria
Responsibilities:Keep library neat and organized each day.
Don Anfitrión Doña Anfitriona
Responsibilities:-Welcome any guest to class-Explain that you are happy s/he could join us today.-Invites to sit in special seat-Get beverage and snack
“Welcome to our class. I’m happy that you could join us today. Do you speak Spanish? Someone will help you understand. Please have seat here [Show guest to an open seat.] May I get you a beverage or a snack today? We have a social contract [review main topics from the list] Can you follow our contract? Is there anything else I can do for you? Enjoy your day today; thanks for being a part of our class.
Don Intérprete Doña IntérpretaResponsibilities:
-Explain to guest what is currently happening-State the goal of the day-Interpret every word that Señora and other students are saying for the guest -Overall help guest understand what’s going on and said in class.
Don Enfermero Doña Enfermera
Responsibilities –Lead class in “Uno, dos, tres…. ¡SALUD!” when someone sneezes–Escort sick student to nurse’s office
Don Proyector Doña ProyectoraResponsibilities:
Turn projector on/offFreeze projectorAdjust volume
Use remote for what Señora needs
Don Pantalla Doña Pantalla
Responsibilities:Pull screen upPull screen down
Don Café Doña CaféResponsibilities:– Hand out café cards as Señora announces them– Suggest actions that may be worthy of a café card–Be sure café cards are in box at end of class
Sr. Donald TrumpSrta. Trump
Responsibilities:–Be sure everyone is doing their job–If not doing job, tell them“¡Estás despedido/-a!”
Don SecretarioDoña Secretaria
Responsibilities:–Keep track of class jobs–Take attendance daily and during drills
–Inform Señora of missing students–Check off those who give anuncio–Keep track of anything Señora needs
