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Sessions: On your registration form, please indicate the three sessions = you are most interested in attending. There are sessions on both sides of this document. LA STARS & MCLA= SC are adding extra sessions. Please= see the MCLASC website for more information.

1. American Sign Language: A Unique and Distinct Form of Communication=

Melanie H. Vansell, East Los Angeles College

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In my presentation I will discuss the structure of American Sign Language (ASL). Participants will learn that ASL= is a distinct language, and it is not signed English. ASL conveys abstract concepts and ideas by using non-manual markers (facial grammar), lip moveme= nt (not speech), body language, gestures, and hand shapes.

2. = Practical Techniques for Teaching the Art of Literary Analysis<= /p>
Ana Figueroa, Santa Monica College

Teaching students to learn how to analyze a literary text may sometimes be a daunting task, given the vocabul= ary level of the text, the time period in which the text is written, and/or the genre of the text. This workshop gives some practical examples of how to introduce the literary text and get students to understand what they are reading. Focus will also be placed on follow up activities for reading comp= rehension. The session will be taught in Spanish.. The workshop is appropriate for teachers of Upper level High School Spanish Courses and for college instruc= tors teaching Intermediate Spanish and Advanced Composition.

3. Enhancing Student Skills on the New Spanish AP language Exam

Jill Velazquez, Windward School=

This session will focu= s on the productive skills of the speaking and writing with an emphasis on techniques used to boost performance on both the informal speaking and writing section= s of the exam as well as the formal speaking and writing sections.

4. What Shamu Taught Me About Classroom Management
Bernie Rang, El Camino College

This session will focu= s on using “Behavior Modification” techniques to control and motivate students. From B.F. Skinner to exotic and marine animal trainers these techniques were once used in the FL classroom but have not been the focus of classroom management for some time. We will not be training killer whales, dolphins or lions how to perf= orm but rather looking at what works on them and will work with our own wild animals in class. In addition, we will discuss how to reward students for success and positive effort = and how not to discourage

5. Latin Music in the Classroom

Donna Factor, El Camino College=

This is an= e= xperiential and fun session on ways to use Latin music to teach Spanish. Activiti= es will address pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, culture and the four langu= age skills. ¡Prepárate para gozar!

6. Clins d’oeil sur quel= ques villes francophones<= /span>

Evelyne Charvier-Berman, El Camino College

Anne Cummings, El Camino College

Join us for a quick visit to several cities in the francophone world. Learn about famous people, places and things, about cultural and linguistic differences= and how to make them come alive for your students.

7. = Success in implementing technology based instruc= tions=

Nada Shaath, Rayball Learning Center

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This presentation will showcase technology-based methods successfully used at Be= ll High School to teach two foreign languages, Arabic and Hindi. Students̵= 7; work will be shown, and the implementation of technology-based techniques a= nd tools will be explained including the use of software, hardware and the Internet.

8. Putting California's World Language Content Standards Front and Center

Brandon Zaslow, Director, Occidental College<= /st1:PlaceType> Foreign Language Project

Participan= ts will learn how the 2009 World Language Content Standards for California Public Schools will guide California's language programs. The workshop will introd= uce California's standards linking them to the national Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century and the Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools and will provide practice using them to analyze standards-based instructional units. This session will be repeated.<= span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt'>

9. = The quest for AP success: proficiency for beginn= er students

Lindsay Rossall, Viewpoint School

This session will add= ress how to build a pre-AP curriculum that introduces the communicative and analytic= al goals of the AP Spanish Language exam.&nbs= p; Attendees will receive specific examples of situational dialogues and document based questions that have been adapted to suit the developmental a= nd curricular needs of beginner students in middle school programs. The presentation will conclude in a discussion of how to create greater cohesion in a pre-AP scope and sequence.

10. Using Standards-Based Rubrics As G= uides To A Common Destination

Svetlana J. Lazarova, = Palm Springs High School

In an interactive manner, participants will explore how to create and use World Language Standards – based rubrics to develop an interactive, student-centered, and self-reflective learning environment. The professional exchange of ideas will include such concepts as content standards, backward planning, academic language, and authentic assessment.

11. Language and Culture a= nd Thinking, Oh My!

Beth Pestian, Bravo Medical Magnet HS=

Learn how to incorpor= ate film into your classes    This session is geared towards teachers of non-native speakers.

12. Best of AP Spanish Lan= guage 2008 – 2009

Deborah Forster, Redon= do Union High School

Teachers will be shown how to implement several = of the best components from the 2008-2009 LA Stars workshop series. All authentic sources and material= s have been designed to address the new format of the AP Spanish Language Exam.

13. Like Water for Chocolate: An Appeti= zing Journey into the Senses<= /o:p>

Nitza Lladó, El Camino College<= /span>

This presentation will include topics for journal entries and class discussion, a glossary of terms related to recipes, a list of key events, characters in t= he novel, sayings and much more. Handou= ts will be in Spanish.

14. AP Spanish Literature: Ideas and Resources for Instructional Success

Araceli Espinosa, Foshay High School

Understanding the sett= ing, context and themes of a literary work can guide students in their analysis = of that literary work. Come see = ideas in action, view student assignments and receive instructional resources to = use on Monday. Topics include el Medioev= o, el Siglo de Oro and Lazarillo de Torme= s.

15. Using Technology to Enhance Your Standards-Based Program

Michael Rivera, Granada Hills Charter High School<= /p>

16. Introducción a la métrica en la poesía para la clase de AP Literatura

Ana González, Chatsworth High School

En esta presentación se aprender&aac= ute;n los tipos de rima, la división silábica, las licencias métricas y los tipos = de versos. Además, la pon= iente les mostrará maneras de enseñar estos aspectos poético= s a los participantes.=

17. Introducing Poetry to Intermediate Spanish-Speaking Students=

Patricia Frías, Manual Arts High School

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Presentation Abstract: This session is designed to teach poetry to

intermediate Spanish-speaking students in a way that allows

students to integrate and develop their vital linguistic skill= s in the

form of authentic assessments. The poetry unit comes complete =

with poetry terminology, selected poems, student presentation =

instructions and rubric, essay prompt and rubric, as well as a=

poetry exam.

18. Living, Loving, Laughter and Lágrimas on = El Día de los Muertos

Laura Narváez-Rivera, Rosemont Middle School, Glendale<= o:p>

Learn how to introduce this celebration in a real-world and culturally authentic way that is meaningful to your students and standards-based. Afterwards you’re welcome to join me on a trip= to Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038 = to welcome, honor and celebrate the memories of our beloved souls with La Catrina, Lila Downs, altar viewing, Mexican food and a spectacular entertainment, y por favor, bring along a copy of your muertito&#= 8217;s photo.<= /b>

More sessions are being added and will be posted

n the MCLASC website at

ht= tp://homepage.smc.edu/anderson_rebecca/mclasc/

as they become available.