Instructional Practices and Plans
The resources on this page can be used for lesson-level planning; documents include guidance on routines and activities, as well as ready-to-use materials.
High-Leverage Practices
Daily Routines
A way to welcome and check-in with students.
Explore more in the links below, including a description of Daily Routines from Unit 1 of Novice courses, a slide-deck of optional elements, and a sample from a French Classroom
Question of the Day
A class opener connected to the theme.
Explore more in the links below, including videos from Spanish classrooms, and a grid of links to find each Novice Unit's Question-Deck
Star of the Day / Special Person Interview
A brief student-centered interview.
Explore more in the links below, including a full description, a Slide-deck of optional elements, and videos from French and Spanish classrooms.
Comparison Chart
An interactive and input-driven class activity with a simple organizer.
Explore more in the links below, including a full description with teacher samples and videos from a Spanish classroom.
Story-Based Lessons
An entertaining way to play with language.
Explore more in the links below, including folder for Co-Created stories, a video from a Spanish classroom and sample Lesson in Thai, and a bank of story-frames for teacher to customize.
Write and Discuss
A strategy for whole-class summarizing.
Explore more in the links below, including a full description, and video from a French classroom.
The document above provides a frame to guide your planning around communication and comprehension. It has detailed descriptions and some examples of activities and how they fit - or stretch across - the phases of lessons.
A guide to cycle phases of activities while interacting, reading, or co-creating stories in the World Language Classroom.
A quick view connecting elements of lesson planning and where they can be found in the Updated Guides
This printable set of planning guides is designed to provide an menu of instructional routines with a "flow" for daily or weekly lessons.
List of many strategies to promote student engagement and language acquisition; all with sample videos and links to extended explanations.
Use as a glossary or browse for some inspiration!
Collection of websites and YouTube channels for listening.
Lists for Arabic, ASL, Chinese, Italian, French, Latin, Portuguese (coming soon), Russian, and Spanish (both K-8 and HS). Always check content before posting for students.
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This document was created by the Multilingual Office (OMCP) for English Learners, but has an EXCELLENT wealth of strategies to maximize student comprehension and engagement
Resources for Spanish as a Heritage Language
This document summarizes the most important information and resource-sets for reference as you start or continue to develop your program!
CLICK HERE to access the Resource bank for images, articles, interviews, and other content.
CLICK HERE to access research, webinars, and other professional learning.