Lots of Pieces to Put Together
We've just worked our way into the novel Casi Se Muere (Blaine Ray). It seems to work out well this time of year for my freshmen (in their second year of Spanish). The first chapter is a review of sorts for them. They read Pobre Ana last year and the chapter revisits Ana and her family. The second chapter is about the country of Chile (Ana's new destination) and we actually use that as part of our midterm exam. Chapter three is her arrival and first few days in Chile. Chapter Four? Well that is where all of the action begins!!
This year I think that I am going to do the song Bidi Bidi Bum Bum (Selena) between Chapters 4 and 5 to go along with Ana's budding romance. Towards the end of the book, we'll look at Juanes' Odio Por Amor as part of the "anti-bully/forgive your enemy" message in the book. This year's group loves music but balks at reading, so I am hoping that this will make the experience a little less anxiety-producing for them. I've never added songs in the middle of the book...I'll let you know how it goes!!
with love,
Laurie
This year I think that I am going to do the song Bidi Bidi Bum Bum (Selena) between Chapters 4 and 5 to go along with Ana's budding romance. Towards the end of the book, we'll look at Juanes' Odio Por Amor as part of the "anti-bully/forgive your enemy" message in the book. This year's group loves music but balks at reading, so I am hoping that this will make the experience a little less anxiety-producing for them. I've never added songs in the middle of the book...I'll let you know how it goes!!
with love,
Laurie
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