STUDENT PROGRAM LEARNING PLAN
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Modality: Listening and Speaking
Topic: Special Nowruz Dish: koo koo Sabzi
Trip to Iran; Participating in Nowruz Festival: / Week 3Day 11 / Grade Range of Learners: / 6-7
Total Number of Minutes: / 90 (10 minutes break) / Targeted Performance Level: / Intermediate High
LEARNING GOALS
WhatCan-Do statement(s) from the curriculum template does this lesson address?
- I can understand the information given in an Iranian radio advertisement or a conversation that I overhear related to Nowruz celebrations and traditions such as Persian food (Samanoo, Sabzi polo ba mahee); music and concert (traditional and modern); public transportation; historical places (Emam Squre, Tehran Museum, Bagh-e-Behesht, See o Se Pol, Chahar Bagh,Arg e Bam, Chehel Setoon, pole Khajoo, and Menar Jonboon); and how people usually spend their time during Nowruz (Sizdah Be-dar)(Interpretive Listening).
- I can appropriately participate in a social interaction, provide and ask for information related to topics of interest such as daily routine; public transportation; special Nowruz dishes (Samanoo, sabzi polo ba mahee, haft seen); music and concert (traditional and modern); and how people usually spend their time during Nowruz (Sizdah Be-dar) (Interpersonal Communication).
- I can present on familiar topics related Nowruz including special Nowruz dishes (Samanoo, Sabzi Koo Koo) music and concert (traditional and modern); transportation; daily routine; historical places (Takhte Jamsid, Tehran Museum, , ARG, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, baghe Mohtasham, Jamsheedieh Park); and how people usually spend their time during Nowruz ( Mayla-e-Gul-e-Surkh and Sizdah Be-dar)(Presentational Speaking).
OPENING ACTIVITY
How will you capture the learners’ energy and commitment for this lesson?
The teacher will play a couple of clips from YouTube for a minute or so to spark the curiosity of learners about the topic.
STAGE 1
What will learners be able to do with what they know by the end of this episode? / STAGE 2
How will learners demonstrate what they can do with what they know by the end of this episode?
EPISODE 1
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can understand questions about koo koo sabzi(Interpretive Listening). / Vocabulary: method, cooking, , necessary, materials, egg, salt, pepper, chopped herbs, oil, pan
طرز ،پخت،لازم، مواد، تخم مرغ، نمک، فلفل، روغن، کاسه،تابه
Grammatical structure: Action verbs, present and past tenses, interrogative words, imperatives, sequence expressions, negative, positive form of sentences, demonstrative pronouns, superlative and comparative adjective,
خورد کردن، هم زدن، سرخ کردن
Language Chunks: recipe of koo koo sabzi for Nowruz night: the necessary materials… Koo Koo sabzi … two cups of chopped herbs, four eggs, salt, pepper, oil,pan…
طرز پخت کوکو سبزی برای شب عید:
مواد لازم برای کوکو سبزی... دوکاسه سبزی خرد شده، چهار عدد تخم مرغ، نمک و فلفل ، روغن، تابه ...
Cultural knowledge: Students learn about the role of each family members during the Nowruz celebration specifically related to preparing especial dishes for Nowruz celebration. And they also learn about the role of the women, men, and rest of family members during Nowruz celebration. Also, they get familiar with some rituals associated with visiting and revisiting during Nowruz.
غذاهای مخصوص نوروز
نقش اعضای خانواده در تهیه غذاهای ویژه در دوران نوروز چیست؟ شیوه دید وبازدید و میهمانوازی در طی این دوران در شب سال نو ...
Content: Nawruz Dish / Learners will provide answers to the teacher’s questions through meaningful conversations about the topic throughout this episode. In addition, they will play a jeopardy game to demonstrate their learning.
EPISODE 2
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can write a short summary about what I’ve heard in an interview with a Persian cooking show host about koo koo sabzihistory and recipe. (Interpretive Listening) / Vocabulary: chef, especial,guest, dish, popular, easy, first, then, at the end,
سر آشپز، میهمان ،غذا، محبوب،آسان
اول، بعد، آخر،
Grammatical structure: Action verbs, present and past tenses, interrogative words, imperatives, sequence expressions, negative, positive form of sentences, demonstrative pronouns, superlative and comparative adjective,
خورد کردن، سرخ کردن، صحبت کردن
Language Chunks:the guest, the chef Mrs.…. Talked about how to cook Koo Koo Sabz …new year eve... so easy ... popular ... First ... Next ... Finally ...
مهمان سرآشپز خانم ...درباره طرز پخت کوکو سبزی برای شب عید صحبت کرد... خیلی آسان ... محبوب در شب عید ... اول... بعد... در آخر...
Cultural knowledge: Students learn about the role of each family members during the Nowruz celebration specifically related to preparing especial dishes for Nowruz celebration. And they also learn about the role of the women, men, and rest of family members during Nowruz celebration. Also, they get familiar with some rituals associated with visiting and revisiting during Nowruz.
غذاهای مخصوص نوروز
نقش اعضای خانواده در تهیه غذاهای ویژه در دوران نوروز چیست؟ شیوه دید وبازدید و میهمانوازی در طی این دوران در شب سال نو ...
Content: Nawruz Dish / Learners will listen to an authentic interview in a cooking show and write the interview’s summary in their own words.
EPISODE 3
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can tellwhat I have heard in an interview with a Persian cooking show host about koo koo sabzihistory and recipe (Interpersonal Communication). / Vocabulary: also,people, with, Iranian,celebration
هم/همچنین، مردم، با، ایرانی، جشن
Grammatical structure: Action verbs, present and past tenses, interrogative words, imperatives, sequence expressions, negative, positive form of sentences, demonstrative pronouns, superlative and comparative adjective,
جشن گرفتن
Language Chunks: the guest, also talked about.…Iranian people eat Koo koo sabzi with Sabzi Polo … on the first night of new year… celebrate… the recipe of cook Koo Koo Sabz so easy ... popular ... First ... Next ... Finally ...
مهمان برنامه همچنین درباره ... صحبت کرد...مردم ایرانی کوکو سبزی را با سبزی پلو می خورند...اولین روز نوروز...جشن می گیرند...طرز پختن کوکو خیلی آسان...محبوب...اول، ...بعد... آخر
Cultural knowledge: Students learn about the role of each family members during the Nowruz celebration specifically related to preparing especial dishes for Nowruz celebration. And they also learn about the role of the women, men, and rest of family members during Nowruz celebration. Also, they get familiar with some rituals associated with visiting and revisiting during Nowruz.
غذاهای مخصوص نوروز
نقش اعضای خانواده در تهیه غذاهای ویژه در دوران نوروز چیست؟ شیوه دید وبازدید و میهمانوازی در طی این دوران در شب سال نو ...
Content: Nawruz Dish / Learners will summarize the contents of an interview that they have heard and share it with each other.
EPISODE 4
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can present on a topic related to koo koo sabziin New Year Eve (Presentational Speaking). / Vocabulary: method, cooking, , necessary, materials, egg, salt, pepper, chopped herbs, oil, pan, dish, popular, easy, celebration, also
First, next/then, finally
طرز ،پخت،لازم، مواد، تخم مرغ، نمک، فلفل، روغن، کاسه، تابه ،غذا، محبوب،آسان، جشن، هم
اول، بعد، آخر
Grammatical structure: Action verbs, present and past tenses, interrogative words, imperatives, sequence expressions, negative, positive form of sentences, demonstrative pronouns, superlative and comparative adjective,
خورد کردن، هم زدن، سرخ کردن
Language Chunks: recipe of koo koo sabzi for Nowruz night: the necessary materials… Koo Koo sabzi … two cups of chopped herbs, four eggs, salt, pepper, oil,pan…Iranian people eat Koo koo sabzi with Sabzi Polo … on the first night of new year… celebrate…
طرز پخت کوکو سبزی برای شب عید:
مواد لازم برای کوکو سبزی... دوکاسه سبزی خرد شده، چهار عدد تخم مرغ، نمک و فلفل ، روغن، تابه ...مردم ایرانی کوکو سبزی را با سبزی پلو می خورند...اولین روز نوروز...جشن می گیرند...
Cultural knowledge: Students learn about the role of each family members during the Nowruz celebration specifically related to preparing especial dishes for Nowruz celebration. And they also learn about the role of the women, men, and rest of family members during Nowruz celebration. Also, they get familiar with some rituals associated with visiting and revisiting during Nowruz.
غذاهای مخصوص نوروز
نقش اعضای خانواده در تهیه غذاهای ویژه در دوران نوروز چیست؟ شیوه دید وبازدید و میهمانوازی در طی این دوران در شب سال نو ...
Content: Nawruz Dish / Learners, in small groups, will select a topic related to koo koo sabziand prepare a poster presentation. They will present their posters and also answer classmates’ questions.
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MATERIALS NEEDEDWhat supplies and materials will you need to successfully implement this learning plan?
- Computer, pencil, and paper
- Authentic images, video clips, and texts
- Markers and crayons
- Authentic objects/ingredients
- Flashcards
- Flip charts
REFLECTION/NOTES TO SELF
Did all learners meet the learning goals of the lesson? What will you do to adapt for those who are not learning? What might you do in subsequent lessons?
As soon as the lesson is completed, the teacher will ask the following questions to evaluate the instruction and identifythe areas for improvement:
- Did the activities work?
- What are the areas that need to be improved?
- Did the time work well?
- Did students have an enjoyable learning experience?
- Did the lesson engage all students?
While only Stage 1 and Stage 2 are required for STARTALK purposes, programs are encouraged to use Stage 3 as a planning tool in ways that best meet the needs of their instructors.
STAGE 3What will prepare learners to demonstrate what they can do with what they know?
Do the learning activities allow learners to move from input to shared/guided practice and then to independent application of new learning? Do all activities make the best use of instructional time to maximize student learning and take an appropriate amount of time considering the age of the learner? Do the learning activities provide variety to enable a lively pace for the lesson?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 1
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 1?
The teacher will introduce the new vocabulary and grammatical points through modeling and acting, using real objects and authentic pictures. The teacher will further practice words and phrases with the learners in the form of a meaningful activity and through short and simple sentences. Learners will also play jeopardy, twenty questions, in which careful listening is critical to questions and answers. The game will further assist students to develop a thorough understanding about the topic and content. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 2
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will listen to an authentic interview in a TV show on the topic for 2-3 times. They will take notes and then, either, write a summary of the interview in their own words, or draw related pictures to reflect the contents of the interview. A list of important words and phrases will be provided to them as a reference. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 3
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will work in small groups and share their summaries with each other/ or use their drawings to tell classmates about the topic. They will tell each other what they have heard in the interview, and ask and answer related questions. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 4
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will work in small groups and prepare poster presentations on topics, using authentic pictures and objects. In groups of two, they will present their posters to the class and answer questions. / TIME:
20 min
References: TBA
Add additional learning activities for each episode as needed.
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