#132 This is the 6th teacher toolbox episode. I hear from listeners all the time that they like the actionable tips and suggestions for activities that they can use with students next week, or even tomorrow. That usually means effective and beneficial, but somewhat minimal prep. That’s what I bring you on these Teacher Toolbox episodes. I have lots to share with you, so let’s jump in. Topics in this Episode: Be like a museum curatorA framework for bringing together activities and procedures in a meaningful wayCombining 4 activities previously discussed on the podcast in an interconnected way that creates an engaging lesson or unitWrite and DiscussParellel TextsPACEGuided ConversationsConcrete examples of this process using a CI readerLinks to these previous episodes if you want to dive deeper:9: Teach Grammar as a Concept and in Context with Mike Travers79: How to Do a Write and Discuss with Ben Fisher-Rodriguez90: Parallel Texts in the Language Classroom with Kaitlin Leppert117: Guided Conversations in the Language Classroom with Jamie RodriguezLet's connect!  wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________ Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely. ______________________________ Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching. ______________________________ Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast. ______________________________ Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.