Les textos et Les SMSLes textos et Les SMSMegan Iranpour, Lexington Catholic High School

Tracy Lambert, Lafayette High SchoolAlice Barrette, East Jessamine High School

Purpose of the SessionPurpose of the Session

Explain why working with les textos are a great for your students

Give you an introductory lesson to les textos

Provide you with resources and activity ideas for your classroom

To continue to promote an ever-growing, modern classroom for our students

Journal article “Emerging Technologies: Journal article “Emerging Technologies: Messaging” by Robert Godwin-Jones; Messaging” by Robert Godwin-Jones;

Language, Learning & Technology, Vol. 9, 2005Language, Learning & Technology, Vol. 9, 2005

“The next generation's enthusiasm for instant messaging, videogames, and peer-to-peer file swapping is likely to be dismissed by their elders as so many ways to waste time and avoid the real worlds of work or school. But these activities may not be quite as vapid as they may seem from the perspective of outsiders--or educators. Researchers point not only to such obvious by-products as computer literacy, communicative skills, and community building, but to less immediately evident benefits like identity creation (avatars in games/chat), collaborative learning (networking to develop game playing strategies), or even mentoring... “

Why talk about text messaging Why talk about text messaging in a world language classroom?in a world language classroom?

Article from May 22nd 2008 “Parlez-vous SMS” from The Economist print edition (see resources) It is a fad just as popular among French teens It is an equal source of worry for the French government

who fears it will affect spelling, grammar, and overall ability to affectively communicate

Great topic for discussion, application of student knowledge, a chance to get to know your students better

Keeps students aware of the likenesses shared between cultures as well as an awareness of language structure

A great way to work with Advanced Placement competencies

Getting startedGetting started

Beginner rules and resources can be found at: http://french.about.com/library/writing/bl-texting.htm

Setting the basic rules: French Texting Rules: The basic rule of texting is to express yourself with the

fewest number of characters possible. This is done in two ways:

Using abbreviations, like TLM for Tout Le Monde Using letters that are pronounced like the desired sounds,

like OQP for occupé (O - CCU - PÉ)

Basic rules, cont’dBasic rules, cont’d

Patterns: C replaces C'EST, S'EST, SAIS, etc. É replaces AI, AIS, and other spellings of similar sounds K can replace QU (e.g., koi) or CA (kdo) O replaces AU, EAU, AUX, etc. T replaces T'ES and other spellings of the same sound 1 replaces UN, EN, or IN 2 replaces DE Tip: If all else fails, try reading the symbol out loud.  :-)

Try some examples yourselfTry some examples yourself

B1sur Cb1 GspR b1 Mr6 @+ Koi29

Bien sûrC’est bienJ’espère bienMerciÀ plusQuoi de neuf?

And now a little harder…And now a little harder…

JtapL + tard J’tapLDkej’pe GHT2V1 DQP PTDR

Je t’appelle plus tard

Je t’appelle dès que je peux

J’ai acheté du vin Dès que je peux

(ASAP) Pété de rire (LOL)

So what does this mean for So what does this mean for you?you?

Activity ideas General introduction to students Discovery day (knowledge and comprehension) English exploration day (synthesis) Debates (analyze and evaluate) Invention (application) Communication outside of the classroom(synthesis and application)

More activitiesMore activities

Online cell phone ads : research, discuss, compare and contrast

Modern day applications : debate what this means to teen driving, spelling, education, generational divides, etc.

Writing in “text message” language

Connecting text messages to Connecting text messages to the French we know and lovethe French we know and love

Sarkozy and his text message to Cecilia Clip “Si tu reviens” at the end

Tony Parker and his alleged affair proved through text messagesArticle in resources

Resources on our web pageResources on our web page

Celebrity confessions about cell phone rings, talk time, etc.

Relay article (see resources) “Christophe Maé nous parle de son portable”

Q: Combien de téléphones portables as-tu posédé? A: Cinq ou Six Q: Quelle est la mélodie de ta sonnerie? A: Sexual Healing de Marvin Gay Q: Quelles sont les fonctions les plus usitées sur ton

portable? A: L’envoie et la réception de SMS Q: Peux-tu m’envoyer un e-mail? A: Oui, mais je ne le fais jamais

Resources cont’dResources cont’d

Article excerpt on emerging technologies Introductory rules to text messaging in French

http://french.about.com/library/writing/bl-texting.htm

Article on the problems facing educators and the French government http://www.economist.com/world/europe/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11412629

Article on lower tariffs for international text messaging in Europe http://www.cafebabel.com/eng/article/23914/eu-the-text-messaging-war.html

Resources cont’dResources cont’d

Article on Tony Parker and his affair being fought through text messages http://www.celebitchy.com/8098/french_model_offers_text_messages_as_proof_of_affair_with_tony_parker/

Article on Sarkozy’s text message and the song that resulted http://www.switched.com/2008/02/22/french-presidents-naughty-txt-turned-into-a-song/ Watch video Jennifer Charbal “Si tu reviens”

Lesson with some text messages filled in like the activity done in the session

Resources cont’dResources cont’d

Lesson ideas just about telephones (getting students started)TTC “Téléphone”

Good for introducing alternative telephone use and vocabulary (décrocher, répondeur, etc)

Claude François “Le Téléphone Pleure”Good for listening skills and imitation

conversations

Resources cont’dResources cont’d

Want to continue exploring teenage communication?Check out Christelle Bazooka (aka Fatal

Bazooka) Parle à ma Main (Yelle and Christelle)

Check out Jean Slim Fits into your debates about good and bad cell

phone use