#107This is episode 6 in my 2023 summer headspace series. This is a chance to revisit episodes from the previous school year during the summer months when you may have a little extra time. Beginning August 28th, you will see new episodes with exciting new topics every Monday.  For today we take a look back at episodes 79 where Ben Fisher-Rodriguez shows how to do a Write and Discuss and episode 90 where Kaitlin Leppert talks us through parallel texts. These two activities work really well together.  Let’s jump in.Ben Fisher (79): the benefits of using Write and DiscussLogistics of doing a Write and Discuss– when you us it– how you do it– the procedure– what you can do afterBen’s pro tipsKaitlin Leppert (90): engaging students in a parallel text– creating an original text– whole Class parallel texts– individual/small group parallel textsspecific examplesCombining Write and Discuss with a Parallel Text.Episodes: 79: How to Do a Write and Discuss with Ben Fisher-Rodriguez90: Parallel Texts in the Language Classroom with Kaitlin Leppert__________________________Work with Joshua either in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points for tips, tools and resources for language teaching.______________________________Let's connect!wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group______________________________Teachers want to hear from you and what you are proud of in your classroom.Join me on the podcast.  We record conversations remotely, so you can be anywhere.