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When students make comparisons with their own culture and hispanic culture.

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When students make comparisons with their own culture and hispanic culture.

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Luis: Current events, cultures environments

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Luis: Current events, cultures environments

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Luis: Newspaper and magazine articles, song lyrics

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Luis: Newspaper and magazine articles, song lyrics

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common interest.
Culture

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Google slide presentation of topics they like

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song lyrics, tweets, blogs

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they connect with real life and current events.

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Use different kind of chart and draw with them . Nathalie

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Luis: Authentic Text: Magazines, Newspaper, song lyrics

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Luis: Authentic Text: Magazines, Newspaper, song lyrics

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infographics and flyers

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Ask the students the things they like to do before planning and listen to their preferences. Nathalie Salazar

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Ask the students the things they like to do before planning and listen to their preferences. Nathalie Salazar

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billboards/ flyers
children books/ blogs

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infographics, newspapers, ads, flyers...

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By giving them time to create and to take ownership of what they are doing so that will become meaningful learning

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By giving them time to create and to take ownership of what they are doing so that will become meaningful learning

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multiple choices for students to explore

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multiple choices for students to explore

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Current or interesting events that are linked with their own interests.

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Current or interesting events that are linked with their own interests.

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I give them the choice to pick from different articles when working with cultural topics.

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authentic texts should connect with their age and life

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authentic texts should connect with their age and life

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Song lyrics.
Poem. Books.

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Create stamps (choice board) with I can do descriptors and let students keep track of their own choices/progress

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Create stamps (choice board) with I can do descriptors and let students keep track of their own choices/progress

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The texts with pictures can be more interesting than textbook examples. I have used menus probably more than other types for answering interpretive questions about authentic menus

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It is very nice when students like to learn about new things. Like when you share your traditions with them. This kind of activity involves them easily.

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It is very nice when students like to learn about new things. Like when you share your traditions with them. This kind of activity involves them easily.

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Visual text, like infographic.
Lyrics of a song.
Poem.

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I have had them use highlighters to annotate text.

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Newspaper articles, instructions, medical guidelines like the ones used for the pandemic, radio/tv ads, videos, interviews, etc.

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Newspaper articles, instructions, medical guidelines like the ones used for the pandemic, radio/tv ads, videos, interviews, etc.

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Being able to understand at least some of the content in authentic texts give students a sense of achievement. They also learn how the language is used in different settings.

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I have used school schedules that were authentic, menus, magazine ads.

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real calendar, real menu, newspaper, weather report, map

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real calendar, real menu, newspaper, weather report, map

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By Reading and listening at the same time about the text or by organizing the sequence of the actions with the help of the pictures

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padlet is really good. microsoft  forms, open questions in quizizz, kahoot.

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padlet is really good. microsoft  forms, open questions in quizizz, kahoot.

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Labels, captions, recipes, news, ads, podcasts, movie reviews.

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Labels, captions, recipes, news, ads, podcasts, movie reviews.

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I ask them to draw and label in Spanish.

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If there is some kind of "star" quality to the native speaker, that helps get students attention because they are already aware of that person, like famous soccer players, singers or models.

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If there is some kind of "star" quality to the native speaker, that helps get students attention because they are already aware of that person, like famous soccer players, singers or models.

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pictures of places , people talking,  food , etc

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pictures of places , people talking,  food , etc

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jamboards are a great way to get students to put their thoughts into words when reflecting on a text.

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jamboards are a great way to get students to put their thoughts into words when reflecting on a text.

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Restaurant menus, songs, cinema listings, text messages

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I like the idea of having my students fill out a "community choice board" and then having them pick something different than theirs. Students come out with great ideas! 

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I like the idea of having my students fill out a "community choice board" and then having them pick something different than theirs. Students come out with great ideas! 

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It can keep students interested because it is something new to them. However, I have noticed a few students frustrated because they don't understand. 

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It can keep students interested because it is something new to them. However, I have noticed a few students frustrated because they don't understand. 

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By drawing out the story line. In this way, I can see how much they understood the story and see what impressed them most in the story.

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By making a pictionary as homework or by playing charades during class.

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By making a pictionary as homework or by playing charades during class.

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I use Padlet to let students pick one task.  or maybe two out five questions to answer in Spanish.

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I use Padlet to let students pick one task.  or maybe two out five questions to answer in Spanish.

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Students may illustrate what they understand from the text.

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Before we were technically savvy, I would have them make collages with images that spoke to them and they wrote underneath. This is easy to change to Google Docs with images...

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Visible thoughts give students the opportunity to work and collaborate together to learn and grow from each other. 

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Visible thoughts give students the opportunity to work and collaborate together to learn and grow from each other. 

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Students like to know about culture and about students life and schools in other countries.

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I use a lot of songs and dances for my four year old students. Music and rhythms intrigue them. A lot of learning happens through the facilitation of physical movements. The authentic cultural connotations and content knowledge embodied in songs and dance fulfills the goal of getting enough exposure and interactions with the authentic text.

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Having different topics they have learned in class for them to pick the ones they want to explore and interpret.

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I took screenshots of actual school schedules and used them with students. There are a lot of cultural components we touched on as a result!

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I have used published articles with levels 3 and 4.
I have used song and lyrics to these songs in levels 1, 3, and 4.
I have used ads, charts, etc as well.

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Students gain a certain sense of satisfaction when they know they are manipulating something authentic. It gives them more purpose to pursue the target language.

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Students gain a certain sense of satisfaction when they know they are manipulating something authentic. It gives them more purpose to pursue the target language.

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song and lyrics, recipe, and newspaper ad are some examples of authentic texts.

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I do songs that I was taught when I was little such “sol solecito” (from Colombia) for weather.   I also take them on google maps to visit some places in Colombia, then we select one picture and describe the weather on that place.

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A cartoon that has a couple of words the students already know, and they can guess the general message with the pictures.

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Infographics, readers, cartoons, store ads, teen magazine articles, videos.

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Infographics, readers, cartoons, store ads, teen magazine articles, videos.

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I have been thinking of a choice board or other manner in which students can choose an assignment or the method for which to complete the assignment, I have seen a few examples used by others online

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Nearpod boards like jamboards are helpful, it can allow students to submit anonymously as well

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My students worked with the H&M Paris website to find words for clothing when we began that unit. They were very intrigued.

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My students worked with the H&M Paris website to find words for clothing when we began that unit. They were very intrigued.

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Food packagings. Traditional songs and dance. Cultural artifacts (e.g. Chinese hand fan)

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We can use ads (for example job postings)

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Have them create a concept map or maybe a flow chart.  This will help them to stop and think about what they are learning, and they can go deeper with the material. 

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Have them create a concept map or maybe a flow chart.  This will help them to stop and think about what they are learning, and they can go deeper with the material. 

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I use images and sound. The concept of an object or a word in Spanish could be understandable for the kids when they have an image. Also, the sound helps to keep in their minds the correct pronunciation.

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Students draw the picture and they will describe the picture in target language.

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Students draw the picture and they will describe the picture in target language.

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They show traditions, costumbres and idiosyncrasy

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They show traditions, costumbres and idiosyncrasy

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I also use shared google docs to make them work in pairs or small groups 

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I also use shared google docs to make them work in pairs or small groups 

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Youtube videos from different people because the person is young so the students think they are cool and will pay attention.  Plus it's someone filming their life, which is what my students do anyway.  I also use online menus from restaurants in the target countries for students to explore.  I've had them compare McDonald's in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.  They really enjoy seeing the different menu items. 

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Youtube videos from different people because the person is young so the students think they are cool and will pay attention.  Plus it's someone filming their life, which is what my students do anyway.  I also use online menus from restaurants in the target countries for students to explore.  I've had them compare McDonald's in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.  They really enjoy seeing the different menu items. 

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I use songs and videos with my pre k and first graders.
From second to fifth grade I use books, graphic organizers, videos, songs and maps.

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Social media and blogs about fashion and food.

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Social media and blogs about fashion and food.

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El término maridaje que usamos en el mundo del vino, aplica también en la cocina. El maridaje es como un matrimonio. Cuando decimos, "son tal para cual", así mismo pasa con los ingredientes que combinamos en la cocina. Es la reacción que dos "partes" crean al ser unidas. Si unes los correctos, ambos se complementan y se convierte en una experiencia memorable en boca.

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El término maridaje que usamos en el mundo del vino, aplica también en la cocina. El maridaje es como un matrimonio. Cuando decimos, "son tal para cual", así mismo pasa con los ingredientes que combinamos en la cocina. Es la reacción que dos "partes" crean al ser unidas.

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La llorona, Esperanza, La guerra sucia, Nada menos que todo un hombre. Help to understand the culture

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Articles, blogs/vlogs, youtube channels, art work, advertisements / commercials, music, short stories, charts & graphics, etc.  

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Articles, blogs/vlogs, youtube channels, art work, advertisements / commercials, music, short stories, charts & graphics, etc.  

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They can make their thoughts visible by using drawings/concept maps

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They can make their thoughts visible by using drawings/concept maps

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Student can be interested about the culture, life style 

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Student can be interested about the culture, life style 

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I use images from the book to understand the reading

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I use images from the book to understand the reading

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Create a choice board where they can choose which authentic text they want to read/interact with. This also allows the student to self-differenciate. 

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Create a choice board where they can choose which authentic text they want to read/interact with. This also allows the student to self-differenciate. 

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Something specific about the culture and the countries

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Something specific about the culture and the countries

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I often allow students to choose their mode of presentation of their understanding. They can create a slide show presentation, create a hands-on document with magazine cut outs or drawings, or do something like a song, video or poem to show their understanding. 

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I often allow students to choose their mode of presentation of their understanding. They can create a slide show presentation, create a hands-on document with magazine cut outs or drawings, or do something like a song, video or poem to show their understanding. 

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I see my students develop a sense of "reality" in terms of seeing the others clearly through honest, real narratives. Speaking from an intercultural point of view, authentic resources challenge perspectives that lead to topic of relevance for the kids even though such conversations need to be adapted to their level.  

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I see my students develop a sense of "reality" in terms of seeing the others clearly through honest, real narratives. Speaking from an intercultural point of view, authentic resources challenge perspectives that lead to topic of relevance for the kids even though such conversations need to be adapted to their level.  

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when talking about countries in Latin America, I make them choose the country and create a tourist guide for any foreign visitor. 

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when talking about countries in Latin America, I make them choose the country and create a tourist guide for any foreign visitor. 

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They are more real. they come from real people and real situations. That helps students to understand the culture.

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I think that authentic texts can be music, videos, stories, books, commercials, clips, maps, infographics and magazines.

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easy reader books with a a lots of cognates

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easy reader books with a a lots of cognates

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For the food unit, I have several infographics about healthy food and I let them choose which one they want to read.  I also do the same thing with recipes and they love to choose their reading based off of the pictures. 

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For the food unit, I have several infographics about healthy food and I let them choose which one they want to read.  I also do the same thing with recipes and they love to choose their reading based off of the pictures. 

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If you can tie authentic resources to things your students are already interested in such as dirt bike riding, doing hair, fashion, soccer, etc., they will be more engaged with the text.

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If you can tie authentic resources to things your students are already interested in such as dirt bike riding, doing hair, fashion, soccer, etc., they will be more engaged with the text.