World Language Communication

Topic: Communication
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	Write and read a variety of correspondence: - friendly letter - memo - business letter, etc. - postcard	- Model target vocabulary with a variety of prompts/ materials. - Model correct pronunciation and structures. - Ask questions in the target language and then model appropriate responses using gestures to help clarify their meaning. - Provide "situations" for which students will need to act out a dialogue/skit.	- Make up skits. - Write to real/imaginary pen-pal. - Develop accurate pronunciation through class drill. - Create flashcards. - Respond to questions using appropriate structures.	- Evaluate student conversation. - Evaluate verbal student responses. - Evaluate performances of students in skits, dialogues, role playing, videos.	- Converse with native speakers (community members, exchange students, pen-pals, Internet). - Produce a children's book related to topic. - Prepare a resume and cover letter. - Design a cartoon, mural, etc. related to topic.	- Posters. - Total Physical Fun . - AV materials (Films, video, cassettes, CD-rom). - Puppets. - Teacher-generated materials. - Appropriate props.
Topic: Communication
2	Outcome (The student will...)	Instructional Strategies (The teacher may...)	Learning Activities (The student may...)	Assessment	Extension (The student will...)	Resources
	Conduct phone conversation: operator, overseas, etc.	- Direct student question and replies through drill and repetition going around class to each individual student. - Use a variety of AV material (Film, CD-roms like Rosetta Stone, cassettes, etc.).	- Develop dialogues in pairs or small groups. - Complete teacher-generated materials individually or in groups.	- Evaluate oral and written presentations. - Quizzes/Tests.	- Model, role play in pairs spontaneously in front of class. - Interactive homework (involving family or friend).	- Flashcards. - Textbooks and supporting written material. - Appropriate Research materials (books, pamphlets, newspaper, periodicals interview, Internet, etc.).
Topic: Communication
3	Outcome (The student will...)	Instructional Strategies (The teacher may...)	Learning Activities (The student may...)	Assessment	Extension (The student will...)	Resources
	Request and purchase items in the post office.	- Provide teacher generated materials to reinforce proficiency. - Facilitate classroom discussion by providing prompts. - Facilitate classroom reading and writing activities.	Read/research appropriate materials in preparation for classroom discussion/activity/written assignment.	Evaluate performance on teacher-generated activities/materials.	Research and report on stamps of target culture. Prepare a visual presentation.	Same as above.
Topic: Communication
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	Use vocabulary, expressions, and structures to use various communication tools in the target country(s) (e-mail, Internet, Minimal, Fax, etc.)	Same as above incorporating appropriate grammar, vocabulary and structures.	Read/research appropriate materials in preparation for classroom discussion/activity/written assignment.	Same as above evaluating advanced grammar and structures as well as vocabulary and pronunciation.	Create a how-to video for use of communication technology.	- Computer. - Fax.
Topic: Communication
5	Outcome (The student will...)	Instructional Strategies (The teacher may...)	Learning Activities (The student may...)	Assessment	Extension (The student will...)	Resources
	Discuss various sites/service related to correspondence i.e., Post Office.	Same as above incorporating advanced grammar, vocabulary and structures.	Read/research appropriate materials in preparation for classroom discussion/activity/written assignment incorporating advanced grammar, vocabulary and structures.	Same as above evaluating advanced grammar and structures as well as vocabulary and pronunciation.	Same as above incorporating advanced grammar, vocabulary and structures.	Same as above.