This unit gives students an occasion to extend their communicative competence in informal settings. It provides them with experience in learning and using language “chunks” and negotiating meaning with native speakers. Students also have the chance to present their work to the mainstream peers and join in group response at an appropriate time.
Write a story that includes the text of the candy conversation hearts you chose.
Aims: To give reading practice – stage 2
To review vocabulary/structure – stage 3
To make stds aware of ‘rhythm’ – stage 1
To give freer speaking practice- stage 4
To give reading practice – the sub-skills you deal with will depend on how you tackle the text
To utilize Internet resources for the immersion of students into Black History, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the African-American and why we honor their accomplishments. Then they make class presentations.