Washoe County School District High School World Languages Distance Education Learning Plan

Complete these lessons if you are enrolled in a World Language courseIf you are accessing this electronically and don’t have a printer, all work can be completed on any paper you have at

home.

Pick a different assignment to complete each day during your World Language class. Not all assignments will be completed. There are 12 options you will only need to complete 8. Have fun.

If an asterisk (*) is next to the title of the activity, a device and/or internet is required to complete the task.

Bear on a TrainStudy the picture. Then, according to your language level, follow the instructions.

Standard: 3

Comic Strip Story Use the comic strip template to create your own story. Follow the instructions for your language level.

Standard: 3

*Musical Reflection Find a song in the target language and complete the reflection activity.

Standard: 2, 6, 8

My Home Access the document and follow the instructions according to your language level.

Standard: 3, 6*News Article

Read a news article in the target language and, according to your language level, follow the instruction.

Standard: 2, 6, 7

Dear Diary Tell me about you! Access the document and follow the instructions according to your language level.

Standard: 3

TV Show or Movie Write an analysis on your favorite tv show or movie. Follow the instructions for your language level.

Standard: 3, 4, 6

*Virtual Tour Take a virtual tour of an iconic cultural monument or journey associated with the language you are studying.

Standard: 3, 7, 9*Art Reflection

Research an artist of your choice and, using the attached reflection, reflect upon the art.

Standard: 3, 6, 7, 10

What Happened Study the picture. Then, according to your language level, follow the instructions.

Standard: 3

Boggle How many words can you make? Create a Boggle board and then, according to your language level, follow the instructions.

Standard: 3

Reading Practice Reading is a very important part of learning any language. Read the story in the language you are studying and then follow the directions according to your language level.

Standard: 2, 3,

Language Learning Reminders:

Do Not Use a translator. Your teacher knows when the work is not your own. There are no repercussions for mistakes right now. So, do your best work and challenge yourself.

If you need a dictionary and don’t have one at home, I encourage you to use www.wordreference.com or www.linguee.com.

The term “target language” refers to the language you are studying at school. Unless the directions say otherwise, all work needs to be turned in to your teacher in the target language.

Bear on a Train:

Level 1-2: Make a list of the items you can name in the target langauge and then write 1 sentence to describe what the people and the bear are feeling.

Level 3-4: Write a seven sentence paragraph about what is happening in the picture.

Level 5-6+: Write a story (150 word min.) and explain what will happen after the bear gets off of the train.

Spanish Literacy: Write a story (200 word min.) explaining what has led to this moment.

Comic Strip Story:

Level 1-2: Write a quick comic about a boy and his dog and then illustrate your story.

Level 3-4: Write about what happened (past tense) between a boy and his dog in the park yesterday. Don’t forget to illustrate your story.

Level 5-6+: Write a story a boy and his dog who get lost in a big city and then illustrate your work. Remember you are an honors student and your work should reflect your language abilities.

Spanish Literacy: Write a story about a boy and his dog who find a lost alien.

Musical Reflections:

Levels 1-6: Find a song in the target language the appeals to you. You can find songs in the target language by using search engines, such as google, or you can search YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music etc. DO NOT WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO. I want to know what you can understand without visual clues. When you are finished, complete the reflection below.

Spanish Literacy: Find a song that is important to you, then complete the reflection below.

Levels 1-6+:

Title of song:

Name of Singer/Band:

Why did you choose this song?

Have you heard this song before?

Where did you find the song?

What was the song about?

As you listen, list the words you understand:

Spanish Literacy:

Título de canción:

Cantante:

Explica porque esta canción es importante para ti.

¿Cómo te sientes cuando escuchas a esta canción?

¿Tienes algunas memorias cuando escuches a esta canción?

My HomeVideo Option- You must speak in the target language

Level 1-2: Record yourself naming 10 items you can find around the house or see outside your window.

Level 3-4: Record yourself naming 20 items you can find around the house or see outside your window.

Level 5-6+: Record yourself describing your home. Use as much detail as possible. Mention the different rooms and what each room is used for.

Spanish Literacy: Describe your dream home with as much detail as possible. Where would it be? Who would live there? What would it look like? Etc.

Written Option- You must write in the target language

Level 1-2: Make a list of 10 items you can find around the house or see outside your window.

Level 3-4: Make a list of 20 items you can find around the house or see outside your window.

Level 5-6+: Describing your home. Use as much detail as possible. Mention the different rooms and what each room is used for.

Spanish Literacy: Design your dream home and then describe it with as much detail as possible. Where would it be? Who would live there? What would it look like? Etc.

News Article Find a news article in the target language in anything that interests you (sports, economics, culture, etc.). After you find this article in your target language, complete the following activities (hint: if you are having trouble finding an article google search your target language + news + activity, for example: Spanish news fútbol).

Level: 1-2

Write down the top 10 vocabulary words in the article in both the target language and in English.

Draw a picture of what is happening in the article. Can you use some of your important vocabulary words to draw multiple pictures?

Write down 6 sentences describing what the article is about. Level:3-4

Write down the top 10 vocabulary words in the article in both the target language and in English.

Draw a picture of what is happening in the article. Can you use some of your important vocabulary words to draw multiple pictures?

Write down 8 sentences describing what the article is about and why you chose it.Level:5-6+ &Span.Literacy

Write down the top 10 vocabulary words in the article in both the target language and in English.

Draw a picture of what is happening in the article. Can you use some of your important vocabulary words to draw multiple pictures?

Write down 10 sentences describing what the article is about, why you chose it, and your opinion about the article.

Dear Diary

This assignment may be turned in as a video/recorded diary or in written format.

1-2:  In complete sentences, write ten things that you do on an average day.  Do not repeat verbs.

3-4:  In complete sentences, write ten things that you DID today. (preterit tense). Do not repeat verbs.

5-6+:  Write a complete diary entry of a minimum of 150 words.  Use several different verb tenses - explain how you feel, what you did today, what you will do tomorrow, etc.

Spanish Literacy: Write a complete diary entry of a minimum of 200 words. Use several different verb tenses- explain how you feel, what you did today, what you will tomorrow, etc.

Qīn'ài de rìjì *** Cher journal *** Shin’ainaru *** Querido diario_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

*** Liebes Tagebuch *** Caro diario *** Dear Diary ***

TV Show or Movie Analysis

Watch your favorite TV show or movie.

Level 1-2: Choose three characters and write 5 descriptive (use adjectives) sentences for each character. Include a drawing of each character.

Level 3-4: Write a summary of the show/movie. Your summary should be detailed and at least 100 words. Draw a picture to go with your summary.

Level 5:6+: Choose one character to do a character analysis. Then choose one of the following activities:

Option 1: Write a short essay introducing your character. Your essay needs to have 5 paragraphs and follow this general guideline:Paragraph 1: Who is your character? What is his/her name? How old are they? Where is she/he from?Paragraph 2: What was your character’s role in the show? Is she/he a “good guy” or a “bad guy”?Paragraph 3: Who are the main people/animals involved on your character’s life?Paragraph 4: What does your character do for a living? What other hobbies/likes does your character have (you may have to use your imagination if this is not available)?

Paragraph 5: Why did you choose this character?

Option 2: Being sure to cover all of the information above, you may format your assignment as an interview.

Spanish Literacy: Write an essay about your favorite show/movie following the outline below:

Paragraph 1: Introduce the show or movie. Describe the main characters and the location where the show/movie takes place.

Paragraph 2: Describe the relationship between the main characters. What problems do they have? How do they interact with each other?

Paragraph 3: What is the main conflict in the show/movie? Describe in detail.

Paragraph 4: How did the conflict get resolved? If the conflict is ongoing explain how the characters deal with the conflict.

Paragraph 5: Compare and contrast your life and the show/movie.

Paragraph 6: Explain why this is your favorite show/movie.

Art Reflection:

Levels 1-6: Find a painting/sculpture that appeals to you but also created by an artist who speaks/spoke the language you are studying. Use Google and search under images. The answers below should reflect your own PERSONAL interpretation.

Levels 1-6+:

Name of painting/sculpture:

Name of artist:

Why did you choose this painting/sculpture?

Have you seen this painting/sculpture before? Where?

What ideas/feelings does this painting/sculpture convey?

Describe this painting/sculpture using as much detail as possible.

Spanish Literacy: Find a painting/sculpture & complete the reflection.

Spanish Literacy:

Título de la pintura/escultura:

Artista/Escultor/a:

Explica lo que te impresiona sobre la pintura/escultura.

¿Cuáles son las ideas/los sentimientos que se reflejan en la pintura/escultura?

Describe detalladamente la pintura/la escultura usando palabras descriptivas.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking Option: You must speak in the target language (French, Spanish, Chinese or German)

Record yourself and send the recording to your teacher.

Level 1-2: Explain how the men in the picture are feeling. You need to have a minimum of 7 sentences.

Level 3-4: Describe what you think happened. You need to have a minimum of 10 sentences.

Level 5-6+: Pretend you are reporting a story for the news. Describe in detail what happened. Who are the men? Where are they? What are they doing to fix the problem. Your recording must be at least 30 seconds.

Spanish Literacy: Create a dialog between the people in the picture. Get a family member to help you and then record yourselves reading the dialog. Be creative and have fun. Your recording must be at least 45 seconds.

Written option: You must write in the target language (French, Spanish, Chinese or German)

Level 1-2: Make a list of the items you can name in the target language and then write 1 sentence to describe what the people are feeling.

Level 3-4: Describe what you think happened. You need to have a minimum of 10 sentences.

Level 5-6+: Pretend you are reporting a story for the local newspaper. Describe in detail what happened. Who are the men? Where are they? What are they doing to fix the problem. Your need to write at least 15 sentences.

Spanish Literacy: Create a dialog between the people in the picture. You must use at least 100 words in your dialog.

BOGGLEHow many words can you find?

Fill in the letter box with letters or characters from the language you are studying and see how many words you can create.

Level 1-2: At least 20 words then create an original sentence

Level 3-4: At least 35 words then create original sentences using 10 words

Level 5-6+: At least 50 words then create original sentences using 15 words

Spanish Literacy: At least 60 words then create original sentences using 20 words

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Reading Practice (stories provided by EMC Publishing): Find the story in the language you are studying and follow the directions according to your language level.

Level 1-2: You may write in English. Explain the main idea to the story. Justify your answer with specific details from the story.

Level 3-4: Explain the main idea to the story and justify your answer with specific details. Then make a cultural comparison between the target culture and your own. Again, use specific details.

Level 5-6+: Continue the story. Use, at least, 100 words to keep the story going.

Spanish Literacy: Read the “Trabalengua” below. Talk to family members and friends (over the phone or by email) and find out what their favorite tounge twisters are. Turn in 3 different Trabalenguas to your teacher.

French:

Spanish Literacy:

Chinese:

Spanish:

German: