Action-Oriented Tasks for the Language ClassroomJennifer Bibby and Rachel DeBlois

Look how far we’ve come...

Eddie Izzard: Dressed to Kill

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)

Listening Comprehension activity

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