Grade: 7th / 8th
Subject: LOTE (French 1, but can be adapted for any language)
Topic: Weather / Season verbs & vocabulary
Description: Using a presentation program, such as Google Slides, Prezi, Powerpoint, Keynote, or PowToon, create slides about a particular location and it’s weather. Any text should be in the language of study.
Weather Report Check List:
Did you…..
- Include a title slide with “La météo de…” and the name of your location?
- Include a map that shows your location?
- Include a slide for the winter that includes 2 types of weather info and 2 types of activities?
- Include a slide for the spring that includes 2 types of weather info and 2 types of activities?
- Include a slide for the summer that includes 2 types of weather info and 2 types of activities?
- Include a slide for the autumn that includes 2 types of weather info and 2 types of activities?
- Include a slide with your resources?
- Remember to NOT have any weather phrases or activity vocabulary written on the slides – you may have the name of the season, but the rest of the info should be in pictures to remind you of what to say.
LOTE TEKS: ( 2C) In the presentational mode of communication, students present orally or in writing information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers with whom there is no immediate interaction. Examples of this “one-to-many” mode of communication include but are not limited to presenting to a group; creating and posting digital content; or writing reports, compositions, or articles for a magazine or newspaper., (4) In the Special Topics in Language and Culture course, students demonstrate novice level communication skills acquired in a LOTE level I course, develop a greater understanding of other cultures, make connections to other disciplines, draw comparisons between languages and cultures, and effectively engage in global communities. Students enhance their personal and public lives, and meet the career demands of the 21st century, by gaining insight into other world languages and cultures. , (5B) The student gains an understanding of cultures represented by LOTE to enhance global perspective, personal growth, and enrichment. The student is expected to research careers in which cross-cultural awareness or LOTE language skills are needed.
Technology TEKS: 8.1(A) identify, create, and use files in various formats such as text, raster and vector graphics, video, and audio files; 8.2(B) communicate effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats; If use extension activity, then also include 8.6(N) integrate two or more technology tools to create a new digital product.
4Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity
Resources: Weatherbase; Weather & Climate; BBC Weather
Device Type: Chromebook, Laptop, iPad