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sp112 Comp:cont Lodging
sp112 Comp:cont Lodging
SPANISH
112,
Instructor:
Peter
Monahan
conversacin
bsica,
semestre
2
Textbook:
A
textbook
produced
by
faculty
member,
Ricardo
Chama,
is
used
as
a
resource
for
task-based
scenarios.
I
will
utilize
a
situation(s)
from
the
book
for
the
interpersonal
phase
of
this
lesson.
Week:
tbd
Day:
tbd
Class
duration:
75min
Context/Theme:
Students
will
discuss
comparatives
(compare/contrast/superlatives)
regarding
lodging
options
in
foreign
countries.
Objectives/Functions:
Students
will
focus
on
meaning
Learners
will
be
able
to
interpret
the
information
via
from
a
structured
oral
presentation
introducing
multiple
skills:
words,
images,
and
actions
COMPARE/CONTRAST/SUPERLATIVES.
Focus
on
form
is
(movement/gesticulation).
A
Q&A
with
class
will
allow
another
objective,
as
students
will
hear
repetition
of
the
students
to
demonstrate
comprehension
(individual
&
grammatical
structure.
Students
will
apply
the
learned
choral
response).
Learners
will
be
able
to
create
their
structure
to
their
own
statements
comparing
lodging
own
comparative
phrases
pertinent
to
individualized
options
in
a
foreign
country.
research/investigation.
Cultural
Context
and
Content:
In
pairs,
the
students
will
choose
a
common
destination
in
a
foreign
country
and
compare/contrast
a
guest
house
vs
a
hostel
(if
lodging
options
are
limited,
hotels
will
be
allowable).
Taking
sides,
they
will
discuss
the
respective
attributes
of
each
option,
based
on
real
places
they
have
researched.
Each
pair
will
create
a
powerpoint
to
guide
the
class
through
their
discussion
with
images
of
the
respective
lodging,
including
images
of
details
discussed.
While
this
will
be
loosely
scripted
and
rehearsed,
the
students
will
be
using
language
skills
that
will
be
purposeful
via
chunk
learning.
Key
concepts
include:
TL
comparisons
(ej:
est
tan
cerca
a
la
playa
como);
contrasts
(ej:
tiene
comida
mas
sabrosa
que)
superlatives
(ej:
es
ptima;
est
en
la
colonia
mas
tranquila)
They
know:
Students
will
have
been
introduced
to
the
They
need:
Students
will
research
LatAm
countries
structure
and
vocabulary
necessary
for
comparatives
via
specifically
targeting
economical
lodging.
They
will
PPT
presentation
by
the
instructor.
incorporate
these
resources
for
an
interpersonal
discussion
about
the
respective
attributes
of
each
place.
Each
pair
will
create
a
powerpoint
to
show
each
place.
Activities,
Procedures,
and
Outcomes:
Duration:
Time:
DAY
1
1.
Students
will
hear
examples
of
COMPARATIVES
to
15:00
7:00
7:15
introduce
the
grammar
via
PPT.
Repetition
of
form
will
reinforce
ideas.
(Focus
on
meaning)
2.
Following
the
presentation
students
will
be
asked
15:00
7:15-7:30
questions
requiring
use
of
comparatives.
Once
they
show
understanding,
I
will
engage
volunteers
with
Q&A
to
allow
them
to
use
the
language
that
was
learned.
3.
Replaying
the
PPT
will
allow
students
to
take
notes
on
the
structure
of
the
comparatives.
(Focus
on
form)
DAY
2
Entire
period
1..
In
the
computer
lab,
pairs
of
students
will
plan
a
PPT
presentation
based
on
their
research
of
lodging
options
in
a
LatAm
country.
*Instructor
will
review
key
phrases
to
ensure
correct
grammatical
forms
to
be
used
during
discussion.
Min
2
full
periods
DAY
3-4
Student
discussions
in
front
of
class.
Each
pair
will
discuss
their
options
for
lodging.
Each
person
will
promote
a
specific
locale
as
compared
to
the
other.
Materials/Technology
needed
(and
rationale/alternatives):
the
classroom
is
outfitted
with
the
requisite
technology
(computer+projector+screen);
students
are
required
to
bring
a
device
to
store
their
ppt
file;
each
pair
will
send
it
to
me
as
an
attachment
for
backup.
This
research
will
help
the
students
to
learn
new
concepts
while
being
relocated
in
an
authentic
environment.
The
investigation
will
allow
them
to
explore
new
destinations
and
make
real
comparisons
of
economical
lodging
options
that
they
will
encounter.
DUBREIL
NOTES:
find
a
docu/video
where
people
compare
interests;
apt
vs
house
rental;
real
conversations
as
a
model.
SEND
EMAIL
to
Nicole
Mills,
HARVARD
(dubreil
suggestion);
utilizing
vocab
for
all
TRAVEL-RELATED
vocab!
Build
a
travel
guide
reverse
planning:
think
about
what
you
want
at
the
end
and
then
create
your
lessons
accordingly