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Keeping it R.E.A.L. Use I-movie project to motivate students and improve language retention
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R: Relevant Topics are relevant to students’ lives Example: In the fall 2008, Beijing Olympics (Lesson 2 on countries) (Lesson 2 on countries) Friendly’s Restaurant ( translate the Friendly’s commercial song into Chinese)
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E: Engaging Every skit has a story. Stories are how humans have always communicated. Researches have shown that: Left Side of BrainRight side of Brain -Facts and data-Emotions (vocabulary, grammar)(expression, body)
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A: Autonomous Research shows and experience proves: -Students are more motivated when they have a sense of autonomy in learning. -Give them ownership in writing, acting and editing. -Controlled Autonomy: Required contents to use
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L: Live Keep Chinese live outside the school DVDs sent home during breaks are effective to keep the Chinese connection. Now Podcast…? Key Word: Retention
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Modes of Communication Interpretive: Skit is written by students, edited by teachers. Vocabulary and sentence structures must be mastered before output is possible. Most important mode Interpersonal: Naturally. Team work Presentational: Highest mode. Use simple and natural speech
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Standards: 5Cs Content: Foundation of a successful skit Communication: 3 modes used seamlessly Comparison: 谁呀? Culture: 你多大? Community: DVD for family and friends
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