Making Materials Working for You, and the TPR Theory.

Javier Valera.Spanish Teacher.

Shepherd E.S., Washington DC.

Objectives:•Analyze reasons to create self-made materials.

•Examine possible techniques to create self-made

materials.

•Discuss ways to incorporate TPR to the materials.

Questions:•What challenges do we face when we use text books?

•How can we create our own materials?

•How can we adapt materials to the TPR theory?

•What should we take in consideration when adapting

materials?

Reasons to create our own materials, examples and techniques.

1. I don’t like the vocabulary of the text book.

2. The chapter does not match my theme.

3. There is not enough practice in the book.

4. It is not politically correct.

5. The vocabulary is not relevant for my students.

6. Save time.

Resources.Software.Microsoft

Office - tables.Microsoft

Paint.Microsoft

Power Point.Google Earth.Clip art.Scanners.

WebGoogle pictures. Google translate.www.Rubrics4teachers.comwww.Enchantedlearning.com

www.primeraescuela.comhttp://education.yahoo.com/reference

Other.Scholastic News & Club Leo.Whisper phones.Tape recorder.Magazines.Drawings, scissors, glue and white out!