Lessons+for+Specialist

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[|Scholastic Booktalk Resources]
Example of a video booktalk:

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Voice Thread idea //from the ET//:
//Integrate Technology and Writing// Here is an example of a great poetry unit that integrates science, writing, art, and technology to create a final product. I would love to collaborate with a teacher to create a similar project. Example: //Research a topic// (we could use our school databases), //write a poem// (Final copy typed in Word), //create a picture// (watercolors with the art teacher or computer generated using Pixie), //digitally record students using the Voice Thread website//, and share the published product using a link to the internet. This would be a great way to cover many standards while incorporating 21st century skills. [|http://voicethread.com/share/119840/]

In the HN Program the student will mainly use the HN language to enhance oral communication skills and to develop an appreciation and understanding of the culture of the host country. During the language class the student can identify vocabulary using dictionary and books related to geography, shopping, transportation, safety, sport, family members, pets, clothing, food groups and leisure activities. In writing is important for them to match the sound of the language to the printed word and printed materials and pictures with the spoken word. In addition the student will collect data to demonstrate similarities and differences among American and HN communities and the use of European currency for shopping, editing dialogues to use in conversation and learning number terminology to solve problems with games and activities that are presented in a variety of contexts.
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Learning language through the content areas enables the student to acquire age/grade appropriate content standards while developing English proficency. Book sharing projects enable the students to use English to process, construct and provide subject matter information in spoken and written form. I am including a free tool that I have used for assessing project based activities called Rubistar.===== Christine Lopez [|__http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php__]