Parallel Texts: FAQs
WHOOPS. I didn't realize it had been so long since my last post. It's been quite the year, but I'm happy to be back sharing with you again! Today's post is dedicated to Parallel Texts! If you're interested, I will be presenting for FREE at this year's World Language Teacher Summit on this exact topic on October 10th and how to use Parallel Texts to unlock student creativity, even at the novice level. What are parallel texts? Simply put, a parallel text is a text based on a text that has already been written but that has had some of the content changed. When students write parallel texts, they are essentially swapping out details of the original text. How do I create a text to use? To create the original text, you can grab a text you find online (as long as it's comprehensible for your students). You could grab a reading from a textbook or an excerpt from a novel. My favorite is using a write and discuss text that you've previously co-created with your s