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Plan
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Activities
Passport to the Past Launch - Begin with a dynamic 'Passport to the Past' activity where students receive mock passports and visit different stations to hear classmates' travel stories in Spanish. At each station, students listen to narratives using preterite tense and travel vocabulary, collecting stamps for each story they engage with. (45 min)
Introduction to Preterite Tense - Conduct a guided lesson on the formation and use of the preterite tense in Spanish, with emphasis on regular and common irregular verbs. Include interactive exercises to practice verb conjugations. (25 min)
Travel Vocabulary Workshop - Introduce key travel vocabulary through a variety of interactive methods, such as flashcards and matching activities, to reinforce understanding and encourage usage in storytelling. (20 min)
Travel Story Brainstorming - Facilitate a brainstorming session where students outline their personal or imagined travel stories, focusing on key events and how they will use the preterite tense and travel vocabulary. (20 min)
Peer Feedback Session - In pairs, students share their story outlines and provide feedback on clarity, use of language, and narrative structure, fostering self-directed learning and reflection. (25 min)
Drafting Travel Narratives - Students begin drafting their travel narratives in Spanish, using their outlines and incorporating feedback received. Focus on effectively using preterite tense and travel vocabulary to describe past experiences. (30 min)
Narrative Sharing Circle - Organize a sharing circle where students read aloud parts of their drafts, receiving immediate feedback from peers and teacher to refine their narratives. (15 min)
Deliverables
1. Completion of the 'Passport to the Past' activity with passport stamps collected from different story stations.
2. Draft of a digital travel scrapbook with selected images and initial captions using preterite tense and travel vocabulary.
3. Participation in language immersion activities, demonstrating ability to narrate travel experiences in Spanish.
4. Initial skit script draft, incorporating preterite tense and travel vocabulary.
5. Feedback and revision notes from small group workshops on skit performances.
Preparation 1. Create and distribute mock passports for the 'Passport to the Past' activity.
2. Set up stations with audio or video recordings of travel stories in Spanish using the preterite tense.
3. Prepare stamps or stickers for students to collect at each station.
4. Gather materials for digital scrapbook creation, including access to computers or tablets, and a list of recommended online tools or software for creating digital scrapbooks.
5. Organize a language immersion day with different interactive stations that focus on listening and speaking activities related to travel experiences.
6. Prepare feedback forms for peer and teacher assessments during small group workshops.
7. Ensure access to props and costumes for skit rehearsals.
Week 2
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Activities
Story Rehearsal - Students rehearse their skits in small groups, focusing on pronunciation and emotional expression. Peer feedback is provided to refine language use. (20 min)
Preterite Tense Workshop - Facilitate a workshop where students practice conjugating verbs in the preterite tense through interactive exercises and peer collaboration. (25 min)
Travel Experience Gallery Walk Setup - Students prepare visual and written reflections of their travel stories for the gallery walk. They will focus on cultural insights and language accuracy. (30 min)
Feedback Exchange - Students participate in a peer review session to exchange feedback on their digital travel scrapbooks and written narratives. (15 min)
Digital Scrapbook Finalization - Students finalize their digital travel scrapbooks, ensuring the use of preterite tense and travel vocabulary. (25 min)
Skit Dress Rehearsal - Conduct a dress rehearsal for skit performances, emphasizing feedback on language accuracy and emotional expression. (20 min)
Travel Experience Gallery Walk - Host a gallery walk where students display their travel reflections and receive peer comments on language use and socio-emotional insights. (20 min)
Skit Presentations - Students perform their travel experience skits for the class, followed by a discussion on language accuracy and emotional expression. (25 min)
Deliverables
1. Final digital travel scrapbook using preterite tense and travel vocabulary.
2. Completed and revised skit performance in Spanish.
3. Peer feedback and self-reflection on travel narratives.
4. Participation in 'Travel Experience Gallery Walk' with visual and written reflections.
5. Showcase at 'Spanish Travel Expo' with skit performance and scrapbook display.
Preparation 1. Gather digital devices and internet access for students to finalize scrapbooks.
2. Provide materials for skit rehearsals, including scripts and props.
3. Prepare feedback forms for peer review during gallery walk.
4. Arrange venue and schedule for 'Spanish Travel Expo' event.
5. Create mock passports and stamps for 'Passport to the Past' activity.