Today, while I was viewing the exhibits at the NMSA conference, I came across a very interesting magazine. The magazine is specifically for Latino teens and is appropriately named LàTeen. LàTeen was originally created by a class of 8th graders and their teacher. At this time, I do not know all of the details as to how the magazine became what it is today. There is a website to accompany LàTeen, but it is still under construction. However, you can visit www.lateen.com and register your school or classroom for a free 6-month subscription (must have tax id). Teens or Youth can also register for an individual free 6-month subscription.
LàTeen Magazine contains articles in Spanish and English (the same article is not featured in both languages). The articles are about fashion, sports, famous Latinos, and much more. I look forward to receiving my first copy to read through and report back on some ways to incorporate this magazine into the classroom. If you or your students have already had the opportunity to read LàTeen Magazine, please share with us your thoughts
2 responses to “LàTeen Magazine”
ellclassroom
November 4th, 2008 at 21:06
Amy,
Jennifer and I have do not have any specific lessons that we have modified for a music class nor do we know of anyone who has. However, we do believe that the strategies we use and share with content teachers in general would apply to a music curriculum. If you would like to email me a couple of the lessons that you have taught or will be teaching, we would love to take a look at them and possibly make some modifications to use for the sample lessons you would like to see.
Where do you teach? When are the upcoming inservices planned? Jennifer and I would love to work with you and your colleagues as much as we can.
Thank you for your questions and inquiry. I have also replied to you by email.
Amy
November 1st, 2008 at 09:53
I am a music teacher in a school district with a high number of ELL students (mainly spanish-speakers), and we need people to come speak for upcoming inservices for music. I was wondering if there was anyone out there who was excellent in adapting music curriculum for ELLs who could come speak and possibly give some sample lessons for our department?