Rebecca Blouwolff
@mmeblouwolff.bsky.social
Middle school French teacher who's all about thematic units & proficiency. ACTFL TOY 2020. NBCT. My thematic units shared here: https://mmeblouwolff.weebly.com/
I trust you've listened to this episode? www.thisamericanlife.org/851/transcript
851: Try a Little Tenderness - This American Life
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November 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I trust you've listened to this episode? www.thisamericanlife.org/851/transcript
3 out of 14 attendees at current #ACTFL session on teacher-led change in WL are from #MAFLA ๐ #langchat @traversteach.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
3 out of 14 attendees at current #ACTFL session on teacher-led change in WL are from #MAFLA ๐ #langchat @traversteach.bsky.social
One of my favorite things is learning from someone else how to improve on an idea. My students are already familiar with Beyoncรฉ as our heuristic to remember the French accent aigu, but the tipped hat is next level! Thank you Erin Fell for a great presentation on Accommodations at #ACTFL! #langchat
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
One of my favorite things is learning from someone else how to improve on an idea. My students are already familiar with Beyoncรฉ as our heuristic to remember the French accent aigu, but the tipped hat is next level! Thank you Erin Fell for a great presentation on Accommodations at #ACTFL! #langchat
Do you find that today's students don't quite believe they're writing to other humans when it's all digital? This has kept me doing a mix of digital and snail mail.
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Do you find that today's students don't quite believe they're writing to other humans when it's all digital? This has kept me doing a mix of digital and snail mail.
If anyone's looking to get started on a communications exchange, here's a blog post that describes my process and tips: mmeblouwolff.weebly.com/revolutioniz...
ePals Get Students Writing with Authentic Purpose & Audience
โI have a confession. Very few of my middle school French students are excited to write for me. I get it - thatโs what they do in every class, all day long . Andย I try not to take it personally...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If anyone's looking to get started on a communications exchange, here's a blog post that describes my process and tips: mmeblouwolff.weebly.com/revolutioniz...
Middle school teachers be warned: NEVER refer to this activity by its actual name. You'll be cooked before you've begun!
November 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Middle school teachers be warned: NEVER refer to this activity by its actual name. You'll be cooked before you've begun!
Just had my best ever French 6 class with a very bouncy group on a Friday afternoon!? This game really builds focus and listening in my experience. Pictures (to print as thumbnails and place in plastic sleeves here): docs.google.com/presentation... #langchat #fle #Frenchteachers
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just had my best ever French 6 class with a very bouncy group on a Friday afternoon!? This game really builds focus and listening in my experience. Pictures (to print as thumbnails and place in plastic sleeves here): docs.google.com/presentation... #langchat #fle #Frenchteachers
Are you mad about the employees of Allston Carwash who were kidnapped last week? Here's how you can help!
gofund.me/a86d8b4a9
gofund.me/a86d8b4a9
Donate to Stand with Allston & Brighton Immigrant Families, organized by Allston-Brighton LUCE hub
11/5 update - we are currently supporting the families impactโฆ Allston-Brighton LUCE hub needs your support for Stand with Allston & Brighton Immigrant Families
gofund.me
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Are you mad about the employees of Allston Carwash who were kidnapped last week? Here's how you can help!
gofund.me/a86d8b4a9
gofund.me/a86d8b4a9
Thanks for the tip! I will check it out.
November 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Thanks for the tip! I will check it out.
It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I've canceled our subscription (much to my teens' chagrin) because it's wrong to recruit for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/uMrnjfJH
Donโt Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
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November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's outrageous that Spotify is running ICE ads. I've canceled our subscription (much to my teens' chagrin) because it's wrong to recruit for ICE. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/uMrnjfJH
Me too... and one of my kids is NOT happy about it!
October 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Me too... and one of my kids is NOT happy about it!
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva โ because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Mike Johnson refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva โ because her vote could force the House to release the Epstein Files. The GOP is doing everything they can to keep Trump's Epstein cover-up going.
Yes! Who can advise us on this!?
October 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Yes! Who can advise us on this!?
Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trying to cement another best practice into my repertoire this year. Ss said these were tough, which was my goal. They were shocked when I explained that hard Qs are actually better for retrieval! @retrievelearn.bsky.social #langchat
Reposted by Rebecca Blouwolff
The Israeli military said on Monday that it had received the 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas under the terms of the cease-fire deal.
On today's episode of "The Daily," Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages, and to other Israelis, about the long-anticipated moment.
On today's episode of "The Daily," Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages, and to other Israelis, about the long-anticipated moment.
Two Years Later, Israelโs Last Hostages Return
Families of the released captives spoke of their emotions as their loved ones headed home.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The Israeli military said on Monday that it had received the 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas under the terms of the cease-fire deal.
On today's episode of "The Daily," Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages, and to other Israelis, about the long-anticipated moment.
On today's episode of "The Daily," Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages, and to other Israelis, about the long-anticipated moment.
A student whose home language is French is frustrated by their lower score on writing assessments. I'm hoping studying these exemplars will help. How do you build your collection of exemplars and how do you use them with students? #langchat
October 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
A student whose home language is French is frustrated by their lower score on writing assessments. I'm hoping studying these exemplars will help. How do you build your collection of exemplars and how do you use them with students? #langchat
When you do the thing you know you should do but never manage to actually do (studying exemplars ๐ฅ)... next thing you know, I'll be leaving time for exit tickets โฐ!!! #langchat
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
When you do the thing you know you should do but never manage to actually do (studying exemplars ๐ฅ)... next thing you know, I'll be leaving time for exit tickets โฐ!!! #langchat
Wanna come observe for a morning? Strict + funny (only at my own expense!) is my MO. Have you read Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones?
October 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Wanna come observe for a morning? Strict + funny (only at my own expense!) is my MO. Have you read Tools for Teaching by Fred Jones?
Still learning how to train 6th graders (in year 7 of teaching them!?). This slide felt heavy-handed and ridiculous to me, but has been extremely effective. #langchat
September 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Still learning how to train 6th graders (in year 7 of teaching them!?). This slide felt heavy-handed and ridiculous to me, but has been extremely effective. #langchat
