NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Carolyn Clark School: Middle
Learning Activity Title: Accessing French accents and using in Word
Grade Level(s): 7 Subject Area: French
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will learn to access French accents by two methods,  Using alphabet keys or numeric keypad. They will learn to name the accents in French and explain their function. They will also learn the difference between a standard  American keyboard and French keyboard which reflects frequency of use of accents. Also they will learn how to change the language on the computer.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

  2.0 Word Processing and Publications Skills

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence

1.01, 1.15, 1.07

2.01, 2.02, 2.04

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

Foreign language standards- Communication

2.1 Follow directions, 2.2 Read to interpret symbols

Comparison 5.4 Identify linguistic characteristics for contrast between English and French

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included

InFocus machine, Computers

Text for copying

Student created text for submission

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

Explain accents and uses, demonstrate with InFocus machine, Lab work for student work copying text using both methods. Preparation of  homework assignment using appropriate accents. (Student created)

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