Samples of Cycle planning in Thematic unit in Modern Language

For SUNY EDC 601October 15, 2011

Naomi Mes

Cycle Planning around One Theme

Travel

beginners

intermediate

Pre-advanced

advanced

3 modes of communication

Interpersonal Interpretive Presentational

All Three = Performance Task

Essential Questions…

What forms my Global Identity?

Beginner’s Level

Where would I like to travel?

Intermediate Level

Why would I choose a particular destination?

Pre-Advanced Level

How could travel help my career options and qualifications?

Advanced Level

How does travel change the way I look at the world?

Beginners’ Level

Pre-Advanced Level

Sources

• Slide 1 Circles http://www.flickr.com/photos/34838158@N00/4495188331/• Slide 4 Rings of fire http://www.flickr.com/photos/43147325@N08/4979439514/• Slide 4 3 rings with figures http://www.flickr.com/photos/13734773@N03/3614899235/• Slide 5 baby mantis http://www.flickr.com/photos/73645804@N00/2313927146/• Slide 6 http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinchang/4336235739/• http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au• Slide 7 http://www.origamicupcake.com/2011/09/kaiseki-ryori-japanese-haute-cuisine/• http://www.flickr.com/photos/75299599@N00/1086966522/• http://www.flickr.com/photos/89463420@N00/5210220040/• Slide 8 http://www.idealgadget.com/2005/06/11/robot-suit-that-enhances-human-powers/• http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/japans-earthquake---the-aftermath/100023/• http://www.flickr.com/photos/69078600@N00/3803887520/• Slide 9 http://www.noah.ne.jp/ice/aeru/creature.html

• Slide 10 http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4100.html• http://www.flickr.com/photos/95572727@N00/4930518375/• http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiseb/44024053/sizes/m/in/photostream/• http://www.flickr.com/photos/76151808@N00/4878353008/• Slide 11 http://www.flickr.com/photos/87273935@N00/245216566/