Technology in a World Language Classroom

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Technology in a World Language Classroom

• Examine the task provided.
• Deconstruct the task.
• What is the proficiency level of the task?
• What strands (CLL, COD, CMT) are used on the
  task?
• What vocabulary and/or concepts are needed to
  complete the task?
• What technology tool can be used to create a
  product for this task?

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Product

• Create a sample product to show the students.
• Share your product with your WL PLC group. Post
  your product on the CCS WL EDMODO group site. The
  code is ct6943.

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What are the best sports or games from your
culture?

• How do you share them with your classmates and
  community here in North Carolina? In the language
  youre learning, write a script that could be
  read on an audio or video broadcast describing
  two sports or games from your culture that you
  enjoy. Explain why they are the best and give
  basic details about how you continue to make sure
  theyre a part of your life now.

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Where in the world is this language used?

• After learning about the different countries
  where the language you are learning is spoken,
  label a world map in the new language showing
  where the countries, their capitals and major
  cities, and one other important feature or
  landmark are located.

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Whats making news in your part of the world?

• In the language youre learning, write a script
  for a short news report to record and share
  either with your classroom partner school in
  another country or with other language in your
  school or district. Give information about the
  current date, season and weather and describe
  your daily classroom activities. Be sure to tell
  why you enjoy the activities youre sharing with
  others.

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What are the best parts of your school day?

• In the language youre learning, write a letter
  to a student your age who lives in another
  country. Describe a typical day at your school
  and give your opinion about the best parts of the
  day for you and your classmates. Be sure to
  support your opinion with examples to illustrate
  and clarify your points.

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What was life like in North Carolina for the
American Indian groups and early settlers?

• In the language youre learning, create a poster
  or multimedia presentation that summarizes
  everyday life of indigenous America Indian groups
  in North Carolina or the early settlers during
  colonial times. Write the script for your
  presentation and be sure to include information
  about what youve learned in social studies.

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SIHEYUAN CHINESE FAMILY RESIDENCE

• Research the traditional family residence in
  China. Make sure to reflect the family hierarchy
  and family values. You have been invited to a
  community event promoting the understanding of
  cultural values. Use tools of technology to
  discuss the pros and cons of both traditional and
  modern family living quarters.
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