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Topic: Planning a trip to Slovenia |
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Language: Slovenian |
Number of weeks to be spent on this topic: 4 |
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CSF levels: 2-5 |
Year level: 1-9 |
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Objectives for this topic |
Focus outcomes |
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Listening and Speaking |
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Students will be able to: L3 – sing a selected folk song and read poem L4 – using map, state how they are travelling and where L5 – interview based on questions regarding Slovenia |
outcome 1: engage in real or simulated conversations and everyday transactions in familiar situations through imitating and adapting models outcome 4: participate in story telling and performances of poems, songs and sketches for enjoyment and to entertain others, paying attention to pronounciation, intonation and phrasing outcome 2: use the language appropriate in register to the speaker’s relationship with conversational partners and audience members, including unknown adults outcome 4: use some socially and culturally appropriate communication strategies in oral interaction |
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Reading |
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Students will be able to: L2 – using map, identify and compile list of places to visit and be familiar with geographical features of Slovenia L3 – reading poem with expression L4 – read prose passage performing for an audience L5 – read poem and prose text and analyse in regard to the social and cultural significance |
outcome 3: identify the main message in a text and use this information in an activity outcome 2: demonstrate understanding of short texts by presenting dramatised readings that produce the desired effect on an audience through suitable pronounciation, intonation and phrasing outcome 2: demonstrate understanding of texts of about half a page in length by presenting dramatised readings that produce the desired effect on an audience through suitable pronounciation, intonation, and phrasing outcome 5: identify socially and culturally important features of texts read |
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L2 – using a map, write a list of places and main geographical features L3 – using a map, construct itinerary for a trip to Slovenia in point form stating date, places to visit, mode of transport L4 – using a map, construct itinerary for a trip to Slovenia in short sentences stating dates, places to visit, mode of transport L5 – write a letter to relatives in Slovenia, state when, how long, which places are of interest to you |
outcome 3: record information heard or read by such means as identifying and copying words and phrases or filling in a skeleton outline outcome 3: identify and record the main points from information heard/read, when supported by such means as a skeleton outline or a summary sheet with headings outcome 3: convey in point form or brief notes information gained through reading, listening or oral interaction outcome 2: use the language and information from listening, viewing and reading to support writing
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TOPIC OUTLINE |
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Activity Clusters |
Text types |
CSF Strand{s) |
Linguistic Elements |
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Assessment tasks |
| Levels 2-5 whole class | |||||
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Students: -look at map of Slovenia -write list of main cities, towns, regions, mountains, lakes, river -discuss where students have been or read about Slovenia; bring books, brochures, songs, pictures of Slovenia |
map list brochure |
writing |
Internet: www.matkurja.com www.thezaurus.com |
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| -Level 3-5 – individual | |||||
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-interview a family member, relative, friend or visit Slovenian community, questions for interview -sing a selected folk-song -read poem “Dramilo” by Valentin Vodnik; teacher explains this is first poem about Slovenian cultural identity (18th century) -read prose “Nebesa pod Triglavom” by Ivan Cankar, and analyse his description of Slovenia (19th century) |
interview folk-song poem |
listening speaking reading |
past tense accusative case |
travel brochures magazines books video tape Moja Slovenija “Slovenske narodne pesmi” library |
interview on audio cassette, video cassette |
| Levels 2-3 pairs/groups | |||||
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-ask each other using the map of Slovenia, practising question/answer “Where have you been?” Students answer by selecting different places. students: -Questions for interview: where did you live in Slovenia, which places did you see there and which are recommended to visitors? -write a letter to relatives in Slovenia advising of your plan to visit Slovenia. State when. How long, which places are of interest to you and mention why you wish to travel to Slovenia -send a telegram to Slovenia informing relatives of date and time of arrival at Brnik airport -design a travel advertisement or promotional brochure for Slovenia or a Slovenian town, include statements about attractions |
map interview letter telegram advertise ment brochure |
listening speaking writing |
locative case prepositions conditional mood future tense |
Internet travel brochures |
letter advertise ment brochure |
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-write an itinerary for a trip to Slovenia in point form, stating date, places to visit, mode of transport |
itinerary |
writing |
dates |
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students: -write an itinerary for a trip to Slovenia in sentence form stating dates, places to visit, mode of transport |
itinerary |
writing |
dates |
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| Levels 2-5 whole class | |||||
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-complete home assignment, selecting one of the following: 1 select a town or region in Slovenia, write a description by including facts and details of cultural life, population, landmarks, cultural festivals, poetry, songs from or about the area or region 2 if you have been to Slovenia, write a letter about an experience there (in Slovenian or English) possibly about a meeting or outing with friends, relatives or tourists, an enjoyable excursion, a town or place you visited 3 if you have never been to Slovenia, where would you like to visit in Slovenia and why |
description letter |
writing |
adjective optative mood time expressions |
Internet library |
assign ment classroom presenta tion |
From: Čeferin, S, CSF Course Guidelines – Slovenian, Victorian School of Languages, Department of Education 1996.
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