The Adventures of Marcel and Bernhard: Interactive & Interdisciplinary Speaking Project for any level! Presenters: Tracy Flynn Spampinato Suzanne Ryan Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC Wake County Public Schools
Bernhard & Marcel I.Background information—Where the ideas started II. How it works for us III. Rationale—why?? IV. Benefits/Advantages V.Tips for Success and Management Tools VI. Ideas for Elementary & M.S. ( Exchange of Ideas) VII.Extension and Enrichment Ideas VIII.Questions
I. Background information—Where the ideas started Elementary Teachers are genius!
II. How it works in our rooms Rotates weekly Students sign up for dates Presentations on Mon. Accessories Optional! Write in journal/scrapbook journal entry/print up Rotates weekly Students sign up for dates Presentations on Mon. Accessories Optional! Write in journal/scrapbook journal entry/print up
III. Rationale—Why?? Lower the affective filter Incorporate all 4 skills Use the language creatively Practice speaking in front of an audience —future ready Grow your program! Visual P.R.! Practice narrating everyday events in the past Multiple Intelligences 21 st Century Skills
Art of PRESENTATION! Application of vocabulary & structure Writing/editing process Natural speaking—no script! Listening/peer review Class “bonding” Student accountability & independence Art of PRESENTATION! Application of vocabulary & structure Writing/editing process Natural speaking—no script! Listening/peer review Class “bonding” Student accountability & independence IV. Benefits/Advantages
V. Tips for Success and Management Tools Teacher buy-in = student buy-in Mascot Calendar of dates/class size Rubrics! Model Hi-tech/Low-tech Wanted: Bernhard is MIA…what now?
VI. Ideas for Elementary & M.S. Introductions Calendar lesson Favorites Foods Family... Introductions Calendar lesson Favorites Foods Family...
VII. Extension & Enrichment Ideas Speaking Idea : – Bernard & Marcel go on an “exchange” Writing Idea: – Summary of year’s adventures Reading: – Exchange summaries Listening: – Record & share presentations Interdisciplinary possibilities Speaking Idea : – Bernard & Marcel go on an “exchange” Writing Idea: – Summary of year’s adventures Reading: – Exchange summaries Listening: – Record & share presentations Interdisciplinary possibilities
VIII. Questions??? Tracy Spampinato Suzanne Ryan More Details: Click “Professional Development” Tracy Spampinato Suzanne Ryan More Details: Click “Professional Development” Danke! Merci! ¡Gracias! Thank you!
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