Comprehension Flipbooks in SPANISH

New resource alert! Comprehension Flipbooks in SPANISH! I am so excited to have completed this project just in time for back to school! I've been creating these flipbooks with my students since my first year teaching! We'd use different colored paper and have all our skills in a handy flipbook they could refer to during independent reading. We'd just write out everything and draw the graphic organizers, stem questions, etc. Let me tell you, it would take TIME oh precious TIME!!! I finally decided I needed an electronic version to make my life easier. 

Keep reading, for an explanation of these gems and a FREE sample just for my blog readers! 

These comprehension flipbooks have four parts:

1. Skill name

2. Skill definition/example

3. Stem questions

4. Graphic organizer

1. Skill cover page

I like to use these to introduce a lesson. We go over the name of the skill, any background knowledge they have about it, have they heard this before, when, what do they think this means? My students LOVE technology, so when I introduce the skill, I'll usually look for a Brain Pop video that explains a bit about it or a YouTube song that will be catchy to help remember the skill we are covering.

2. Guided definition

On this page, I provide the definition and an example or exercise for the students to read and/or take notes. This definition anchors the lesson and can be referred to throughout the week we practice that skill. 

3. Question Stems

During small groups, we use the stem questions during the reading to practice ways the skill can be assessed. Students can also use these in a center to ask each other questions pertaining to the skill being covered. This is a great way to build and practice academic language since students need the repetition and exposure to the questions. 

4. Graphic Organizer

The graphic organizer can be done with a read-aloud you’ve already covered and can be filled out together so that students have an accurate example in their flipbook of how to fill out graphic organizers with this skill.

I have two sets posted in my store: 

From SET 1
Cause/Effect - Causa y Efecto
Main Idea - Idea Principal
Making Inferences - Hacer Inferencias
Character/Setting/Plot - Personaje, Ambiente y Argumento
Summary - Resumen
Context Clues - Claves de Contexto

From SET 2
Compare/Contrast - Comparar y Contrastar
Sequence of Events - Orden de Sucesos
Drawing Conclusions - Sacar Conclusiones
Theme - Tema
Author's Purpose - Propósito del autor
Problem/Solution - Problema y Solución

I also have the BUNDLE posted which will save you 20% 

Hope you've made it this far, because you are in for a treat! Click on THIS LINK to download a FREE SAMPLE of my flipbooks. Try it out today with your students and come back to let me know what you think! This is an EXCLUSIVE SAMPLE just for my blog readers, enjoy!

Until next time friends, XOXO

Grammar Resources for the Bilingual Classroom

Hello friends! I am back today with great ideas and resources to help implement successful and engaging grammar lessons in your bilingual classroom. Make sure to read all the way to the end for a FREEBIE!

**Grammar Videos**

I usually try to introduce grammar lessons with videos to hook the students and engage them in the lesson. I'll replay the videos throughout the week to reinforce what they are learning and each day the concept becomes a little more familiar. Here are some great websites to look into when introducing grammar lessons:

• WatchKnowLearn
• Rockalingua
• Mundo Primaria

**Interactive Notebook**

After the introductory lesson/video, I bring out interactive notebook pages to conceptualize and anchor the lessons.

Download a FREE SAMPLE of my interactive journal to try out with your students today!!!

**Grammar Centers**

Breaking up into grammar centers is one of my students favorite activities. I provide task cards, recording sheets, cut/paste activities and sorts to differentiate their learning and further evaluate how much practice they need with a lesson.

These centers are available in my store. Click here to see the BUNDLE. These are the skills covered:

• Nouns and Verbs
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Compound Words 
• Capitalization 
• Articles 
• Proper and Common Nouns
• Abbreviations 

ALL IN SPANISH!!! 

**Grammar FREEBIE**

As a quick pre-assessment or after a lesson use this FREEBIE as an evaluation. Students will cut and sort out nouns, verbs, and adjectives and glue where appropriate.

**Grammar GIVEAWAY**

As a thank you for being a loyal follower, I will be giving the FIRST THREE people who comment on this blog post a FREE Grammar Center of their choice. Just leave me a comment below with your email and the name of the center you'd like to receive. (*Update: first three people that commented have been emailed their center!) 

• Nouns and Verbs
• Singular and Plural Nouns
• Compound Words 
• Capitalization 
• Articles 
• Proper and Common Nouns
• Abbreviations 

I hope this post has been helpful and provided you with many ideas to teach grammar in your classroom. What has worked for you? Feel free to leave me a comment below. Until next time friends!

Prefixes and Suffixes in the Bilingual Classroom

Hello friends!!! I am back today to talk about prefixes and suffixes in the bilingual classroom and how I teach my kiddos about this word strategy. Keep reading there is a FREEBIE just for you :) 

Also, make sure to subscribe to my email newsletter HERE. You will receive a FREE Spanish prefixes unit just for signing up and joining my email club!

**Sliders**
First of all, I begin with a hands on sliding activity. I write three words on a sentence strip leaving space between each word. With another sentence strip, I cut a piece and fold to make it into a pocket that can slide through the sentence strip. On this pocket piece, I write the prefix or suffix we are focusing on for that lesson. Students read the three words on the sentence strip, then slide the pocket piece along and read the same words BUT with the prefix or suffix. We discuss how the base word changed and what the prefix/suffix means.

**Mat FREEBIE**
Next, students use the Prefixes/Suffixes Mat with post its to fill in the chart as we practice different words and their meanings. I provide a root word, prefix/suffix, then they write the meaning of the new word. This is a quick and easy practice you can do small/whole group. You can even use these for interventions. I like to glue a copy of this mat to their interactive journal inside covers that way they are always handy and ready to review. Click here to download this FREEBIE!

Other options:
-use a dry erase marker
-print multiple mats per page to use as exit tickets
-enlarge to poster size and have students go to the board and fill out

**Centers**
Students will read through the 20 words and find the prefix/suffix the particular page focuses on. They color in the words they found with the prefix/suffix. After finding the words, they will select one word to create a sentence. Quick and easy prefixes and suffixes review for your kiddos.

Click here for a FREE page just for you my loyal blog readers!!!
The whole pack includes:
-6 prefixes pages (re-, des-, in-, i-, im-, pre-)
-4 suffixes pages (-mente, -ción, -ero/-era, -oso/osa)

**Prefijos Interactive BUNDLE**
After engaging students in different meaningful activities, I like to use anchor charts and interactive notebook pages to gauge their learning. Below is my Prefijos Interactive Bundle which can help you review and assess prefixes. Students love creating their interactive pages and then showing all they've learned through the assessments on each prefix.

BUNDLE includes 4 units (im-, re-, pre-, des-). Each unit includes:
-anchor chart
-brainstorm page
-2 interactive notebook pages
-matching game
-assessment

Here's a sneak peek at a few pages from one of the units:

I hope this post has been helpful and provided you with many ideas to teach prefixes/suffixes. What has worked for you? Feel free to leave me a comment below, I'd love to read about how you tackle this word strategy with your kiddos! XOXO, until next time friends!

Visit my store M&M Bilingual and type "prefijos" in the search box for a full list of resources perfect for your bilingual classroom!

**Note: I hope to have a Sufijos Interactive Bundle soon :) Follow my store to receive updates when it's posted.

Sunday Sample - Interactive Grammar Notebook in Spanish

Happy Sunday everyone! Check out my post on our collaborative blog {iTeach Bilinguals} for a Sunday Sample from me!! Today I am sharing my Interactive Grammar Notebook in Spanish. This notebook has had a huge impact in my grammar lessons. My students also love these activities and take pride in their notebooks. 

Click the picture below for a sample to try out with your students TODAY!!!

Check out this awesome feedback from a buyer! I love how this resource is a hit with both students and teachers. Be sure to check it out today!! 

Before you go, make sure to subscribe to my email newsletter HERE. You will receive a FREE prefixes unit just for signing up and joining my email club! XOXO Until next time friends! :)