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I'm Joshua Cabral and I have been teaching French and Spanish at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 29 years. I create authentic reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that support students as they rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.
I regularly present and keynote on language teaching methodology and cultural competence at state, regional and national conferences. I also conduct school-based professional development workshops throughout the United States. I host the World Language Classroom Podcast with new episodes published every Monday.
I dedicate a portion of the revenue earned through my TPT store to the financial support of students and teachers in schools in Nicaragua and Haiti.
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25 Warm-Up, Starter Activities and Do Nows for the Language Class
25 Warm-Up, Starter Activities and Do Nows for the Language ClassClass starters (often called Warm-Ups, Do-Nows or Quick Questions) are a great way to set the tone for the work to be done in a class. It is also a great opportunity to have students review vocabulary and grammar regularly so that the concepts stay active. These activities are also an effective tool for class management, particularly when students know that they are receiving a grade for the work. This document includes 25 ideas
5th - 12th
French, Spanish, World Languages
World Language Assessment Rubrics: Presentational, Interpersonal, Interpretive
World Language Assessment Rubrics: Presentational, Interpersonal, InterpretiveThese rubrics will assist you in concretely assessing students using the ACTFL Proficiency Levels and Text Types. Each rubric can used with any prompt or proficiency level. This resource includes:ACTFL Text Type/Proficiency Level Descriptions with ExamplesIndividual Interpersonal Rubrics for Student ReferenceInterpersonal Planning and Rubric Teacher SheetInterpersonal Assessment Score Sheet (for entire class)Interpers
5th - 12th, Higher Education
French, Spanish, World Languages
Foreign Language Teacher-Self-Assessment Document
This is a document that I create to help myself stay focused on effective and productive language teaching. I assembled the criteria from many different sources including state and national standards as well as my own research in applied linguistics and psycholinguitics (second language acquisition). I keep the document handy and refer to it once in a while to remind myself of what needs to be happening in my classroom. Each school year I make it a point to focus on one of the areas and make
1st - 12th, Higher Education
World Languages
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Experience
I'm Joshua Cabral and I have been teaching French and Spanish at the elementary, middle and high school levels for 29 years. I create authentic reading, writing, speaking and listening activities that support students as they rise in proficiency and communicate with confidence.
I regularly present and keynote on language teaching methodology and cultural competence at state, regional and national conferences. I also conduct school-based professional development workshops throughout the United States. I host the World Language Classroom Podcast with new episodes published every Monday.
I dedicate a portion of the revenue earned through my TPT store to the financial support of students and teachers in schools in Nicaragua and Haiti.
Teaching style
I am very communicative in my approach and create materials that allow students to engage authentically with French and Spanish.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I work closely with state, regional and national language organizations. I have received several "Best of Conference" awards and I have been invited to keynote over 15 national education conferences.
My own education history
I am Franco-American of Canadian descent. I have a DEUG (Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Générales), a BA in French and Spanish, an MA in Applied Linguistics and a CAGS in Instructional Leadership and Coaching from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have traveled, lived and studied in Europe, Canada and Latin America and have a strong interest in language policy and cultural enrichment.
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I dedicate a portion of money earned through TPT to the financial support of students and teachers in school in Nicaragua and Haiti.
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