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World Language ITLs. Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes. Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes. Appetizers / Snacks / Beverages Breads / Desserts Soups / Main Dishes Salads / Side Dishes. How is a “recipe” a metaphor for curriculum & planning?. Today’s Outcomes.
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World Language ITLs Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Let’s Dish Up Some New Recipes Appetizers / Snacks / Beverages Breads / Desserts Soups / Main Dishes Salads / Side Dishes
Today’s Outcomes • Review applications of argument writing & mathematical practices • Identify changes to world language AP exams • Set a vision for world language curriculum development
Argument WritingMathematical Practices Focus on Integrating the Common Core
Argument Writing • What are some of the differences between argument writing & persuasion? • What are the four claims? • What is the role of counter-claims? • What else do you know?
Solutions or Policies Cause & Effect • All schools should enforce a “seniors only” parking permit. • Popular toys aren’t always determined by children. Claims in World Languages • The most watched movies are those that touch the heart. • Mobile technology is the future format for school textbooks. Definition or Fact Values
Argument Writing: The Process • Set the scene • Pose a question & possible claims • Review resources & complete an organizer • Organize the writing • Edit & revise
Argument Writing: Let’s Take a Look • Review the lessons or • Create another lesson • Work in pairs / small groups or • Work individually
Argument WritingMathematical Practices School Improvement Plan Appendix D
Take Ten
What’s on the Menu? New Recipes for World Language AP Exams • AP French • AP German • AP Italian
French AP Language & Culture • Themes • Elements • Types of Communication
German AP Language & Culture • Achievement level descriptions • Exam format and content • integration of communicative modes • contextualization • authentic print and audio materials • culture embedded in the exam questions • Thematic/ interdisciplinary approach • Implications for vertical planning
Italian AP Language & Culture • Focus on persuasive writing • Formal email reply (register) • Allowance for grammatical mistakes • All authentic sources (oral & written) • Free response & multiple choice divided evenly
Italian AP Language & Culture Preparing for the AP: • Weekly current events based on themes • Themes first, grammar second • Diving into persuasive writing • Using questioning to start off each class
Argument Writing AP Exams Mathematical Practices What does this mean for our world language curricula?
IDEO in HCPSS • College & Career Ready • What does it mean to be a 21st Century Learner today? • How might technology enable 21st Century learning?
IDEO in HCPSS: Insights Experiential Learning Real-life Learning Empowering Students Creative Problem Solving Meaningful Technology Support & Encouragement Not Re-inventing the Wheel
How might we . . . ? A Focus on World Language Curricula
Brainstorming • Defer judgment • Encourage wild ideas • Build on the ideas of others • Stay focused on topic • One conversation at a time • Be visual • Go for quantity
How might we . . . ? A Focus on World Language Curricula
IDEO in HCPSS: Insights Experiential Learning Real-life Learning Empowering Students Creative Problem Solving Meaningful Technology Support & Encouragement Not Re-inventing the Wheel
Select Promising Ideas • Cluster the ideas • Vote for 3 favorites • Discuss the results
Build to Think: Whip Up a Recipe • Pick an idea • What “ingredients” would it take? • Steps • People • Policies / Permissions • Materials • Other Resources • Funding
COMMIT FOR TWO WEEKS
NEXT STEPS Two Week Innovation Oct. 11 – Share Results Oct. 12 – 7-Week Curriculum Workshop
Take Five
AP Course Descriptions Recipes for Success • Peter DiMarco • Jennifer Cornell
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