Module Planning Framework s2

Developed by MJ Davis and L Skelton

MODULE PLANNING FRAMEWORK

Theme: Law /
Module: Respond to a Traffic Offence /
Skills / Listening
CLB 4 / Speaking
CLB 4 / Reading
Ph 2
Developing / Writing
Ph 2
Developing / Numeracy
Ph 2 /
Real World Task Goals / Understand a conversation about a traffic infraction with a police officer during a traffic stop / Respond to comments and questions during a traffic stop / Read and understand the payment options on the back of the ticket / Fill out a cheque to pay traffic ticket / Understand words related to money on a cheque
Context Information Focus / Know how to interact with a police officer when accused of a driving infraction and be prepared to answer simple questions and provide documentation
Know that it is illegal to attempt to bribe a police officer in Canada and could get an individual in additional trouble / Understand that there are different payment options
Importance of paying correct amount by due date / Importance of including who, when, how much and signature on a cheque
Importance of keeping a record of the cheque amount and balancing chequebook / Importance of implications for late payment, know the importance of paying ahead of time, be aware that dates can be written in different forms
CLB Competency/ies / I. Social Interaction
· Identify specific factual details
III. Suasion
· Demonstrate comprehension of factual details / I. Social Interaction
· Take leave appropriately and small talk
III. Suasion
· Respond to warnings
· / 2. Read and understand instructions
3. Read and understand information / 3. Present information
· - Fill out a cheque to make a payment / 6. Money:
Understand words related to money
Genre / - Social Interaction / Traffic Ticket / A Cheque / Cheque Form
Text structure/Features / Question and Answer / Question and Answer / Identify layout format features
(i.e. billing info located at the bottom of form) / Sections of a cheque / Understand that numbers must be written in digits and words
Language Focus
(Possible examples given in italics) / Grammar
Questions:
Can you show me your licence and registration?
Do you know you were speeding, etc?
Do you know what you did back there?
Do you know why I pulled you over?
Do you know the speed limit, etc?
Vocabulary
summons, payment, offence, registration, payment options, plead not guilty
Functions
Greetings and leave takings
Recognition and use of intonation in conversation
Pronunciation
Linking sounds
Socio-cultural
Understand degree of formality
Recognize the need for honesty and respect / Grammar
Using questions with the modal can
Can you explain the problem?
Can you tell me what I have to do?
Can you tell me what I did wrong?
Functions
Indicating problems in communication
Socio-cultural
Use appropriate formality
Use respectful tone of voice
Apologizing, being truthful
/ Vocabulary
Summons, payment, charged with an offense, payment options, plead not guilty, Minister of Finance, respond between, amount due
Socio-cultural
Use of bold font for important information
Understand that legal documents are written in Canada’s official languages / Vocabulary
Numerals written as words e.g.
Sixty-five
Socio-cultural
Amount of money is written both in numerals and words, with a line drawn from the dollar amount to the end of the line and the cents written in small numerals above the end of the line
Importance of clear writing and correct spelling when filling out the cheque
Importance of filling out a cheque in pen and not pencil
Accuracy of information and number amounts / Vocabulary
Number words, pay to the order of, memo
Socio-cultural
Importance of writing within allotted space
Language and Learning Strategies / Recognize the nature of turn taking
Listen for key words
Listen for Yes/No and WH question types
Listen for: for the first word in a Yes/No question / Asking for clarification/explanation / Locate key information with guide words, bold print and boxes
Reread to find/check information / Use a pen for writing a cheque
Find words in a dictionary/internet for correct spelling / Refer to a previous check for layout assistance
Refer to school notebook for how to form numbers correctly
Essential Skill Focus
· ES-focused instructional activities / Reading Text, Document Use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral Communication, Continuous Learning, Thinking Skills
Document Use - Scanning Essential Information Activity: enlarge portions of the traffic ticket and model scanning left to right and top to bottom; using highlighters practice scanning for specific terms (i.e. due date,); after sufficient practice highlight new portions of the ticket asking students to scan for other important terms (i.e. amount due, method of payment)
Oral Communication - Role Play Activity: Brainstorm with class to develop speaking scenarios and write ideas on the board (i.e. Good afternoon, Did you know you were speeding?, etc.); allow for sufficient oral practice of scenarios (i.e. teacher to student and student to student; use this opportunity to discuss proper tone of voice and eye contact to show respect, ask students to work in pairs to develop dialogue on cue cards; practice role plays; in debriefing discuss proper procedures to follow when being addressed by a police officer (i.e. remove sunglasses, turn down radio, stay inside the vehicle, don’t pull away quickly, make eye contact with officer). *Option - Paying ticket in person role play
A Listening Exercise using a teacher made dialogue focusing on what the driver needs to hear when spoken to by a police officer (i.e. speeding, school zone), focus on listening for important details.
Numeracy - A variety of activities using written numbers: (i.e. match numbers to cheque amounts)
Teaching Resources & Materials / A recording based on a teacher made dialogue / Teacher developed cue cards for police officer and driver conversation dialogue / Traffic summons / Blank cheques handout / A numeracy workbook
Handout
Cheques
Outcome Assessment Task / Listen for important details in a conversation dialogue / During pair practice assess students abilities to engage in small talk, respond to a warning and take leave appropriately / Find and highlight essential information on summons / Read scenario and fill in cheque / Match cheque amounts to fines written in numbers