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I learned a new term at ACTFL 19… Bracketology. I heard it in a presentation by Lisa Shepard<\/a>. She used this example about things we can do to help the environment. Students discuss each pair of choices in order to select which will move onto the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So I started thinking, this is a great format for any topic. Create a list of 8 or 16 things to be grateful for, unusual holiday traditions, things kids want for Christmas, things you can do to stay healthy, or reasons to study a language. Pair them up in brackets, and have they kids discuss and then vote on each pairing until the champion is determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, have kids create their own brackets around a topic. Then have the class debate and vote… hot dogs vs hamburgers, pizza vs tacos. Or use bracketology for hobbies: football vs. soccer, winner takes on baseball vs. volleyball.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Of course bracketology in not a new idea. Many world language teachers do March music madness<\/a> and have students choose between popular songs. What about creating brackets for 8 holiday songs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are brackets<\/a> created for children’s books and novels<\/a> in the target language. Make your own with these blank book<\/a> brackets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favorites are the brackets for Chrismas commercials<\/a> by Dustin Williamson. There are resources on Teachers Pay teachers, some are free like Noel madness.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can you incorporate bracketology in your classes?<\/p>\n\n\n

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