French+Problem+Solving+Skits

Project Description:

This is a revamped, more technology-inclusive, updated unit based off a traditional unit that I wrote during my undergraduate Education studies. Instead of having students assigned to groups and a topic, required to do a basic PowerPoint with minimal checks and balances, they will instead use technology to create a video of a skit performed with a group. This addresses the State Standards of Communication and Cultures. Students have an element of choice after they use inquiry to brainstorm locations in a typical French city they would need to know phrase as they will be able to choose their group's "location" that they want to focus on as the setting of their skit. This skit must be in the target language and follow realistic target cultural guidelines. Also, the skit must include a problem that is solved (resolution) within the 10 minute time limit of this video. This video will not only be shown and presented to fellow students and the teacher, but will also be uploaded to YouTube to engage the online community. (See a more detailed description in the link below)

Web links: French Level One: Project-Based Learning Unit