Post on 25-Aug-2020
Action-Oriented Tasks for the Language ClassroomJennifer Bibby and Rachel DeBlois
Our goals● Balanced Instruction
● Scaffolding
● Authentic learning
Grade 10 French - La Liste (Level A2)CEFR descriptors:
● I can describe my family, and discuss my pastimes, my friends and my daily activities.
● I can ask and answer simple questions about a past event.
● I can give basic information about a topic I know well (e.g., a band, a sports team, a country).
Real Life Inspiration:
http://torontolife.com/city/toronto-sports/jermain-defoe-tfc-the-list/
http://torontolife.com/city/patrick-j-adams-the-list/
http://torontolife.com/city/russell-martin-the-list/
A Conversation based on “La Liste”
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AUTO-ÉVALUATION
Extension Activity: Exchange Scenario
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CEFR - Levels A1, A2
● What are “Les Georgianventions” ?● Exemplars: prototypes, infomercials, student
webpages● Evaluation - Rubrics
CEFR levels A1 and A2 for this project● I can give a brief presentation on a topic of interest.
● I can use and understand simple words to describe something (e.g., size, shape and colour).
● I can understand when I am asked about my preferences.
● I can understand numbers and prices.
Student testimonials
Here’s one of our Georgians explaining why
he enjoyed the project.
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More student testimonials...
Here’s another student talking about how he liked the scaffolding embedded in the project.
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Rubrics
Les Georgianventions - KICA - la partie ORALE
Les Georgianventions - KICA - la partie ÉCRITE
Examples
● Here is an example of a student's personal web-page.
● Here is another example.
Grade 11 French - Tourism (Level B1)CEFR descriptors:
● I can find practical information in the various sections of long information texts from a website or magazine. (READING)
● I can give a prepared presentation and answer clear questions. (SPEAKING)
● I can understand straightforward information and glean specific details. (LISTENING)
● I can write a short formal letter/e-mail asking for or giving simple information. (WRITING)
Resources
● The CEFR: A Guide for Canadian Enrica Piccardo (RK Publishing)
● CEFR Scenarios: A1-A2 (RK Publishing)
● CEFR Scenarios: B1-B2 (RK Publishing)
● Jen’s CEFR resource Google doc
Contact
Jennifer Bibby Rachel DeBlois
@jen_bibby @RachelDeBlois
jbibby@rsgc.on.ca rdeblois@rsgc.on.ca
www.cohort21.com/jenbibby