French 4 and AP · Week 24 · Science, technologie et vie contemporaine
Comparaison culturelle : la technologie
Students compare technology use in their community and in Sénégal, where mobile money is widespread, in a timed AP style presentation.
- Students will
- Students deliver a short AP style cultural comparison on technology use in their community and in Sénégal, using comparison connectors and clear organization.
- SEL skill
- Speak clearly in a timed presentation and give kind, specific feedback
- What it looks like
- Students practice speaking clearly and bravely in a timed presentation and giving kind, specific feedback.
- Content focus
- AP cultural comparison (presentational speaking) on technology
- Format
- Partner exchange
Relationship skills
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- WL.CM3.I: Communication Standard 3, Presentational Communication (Intermediate range)
- WL.CL3.I: Cultures Standard 3, Cultural Comparisons (Intermediate range)
- WL.CN2.I: Connections Standard 2, Diverse Perspectives and Distinctive Viewpoints (Intermediate range)
- National (ACTFL World Readiness): Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives, Cultural Comparisons, Presentational Communication
- Proficiency range: Intermediate
- AP French Language and Culture theme: Science and Technology
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More relationship skills activities for French 4 and AP
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- Comparaison culturelle : la communauté Relationship skillsStudents deliver a two minute AP style cultural comparison on community life between their town and a Francophone region, practicing calm delivery.
- Le courriel professionnel Relationship skillsStudents answer an AP style email about a summer job in Québec, using formal register to make requests clearly and respectfully.
- J'aurais dû Relationship skillsStudents use "j'aurais dû" and "j'aurais pu" to own a mistake in a relationship and write a sincere repair message.
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