Futuro Festival: Skits Predicting Tomorrow
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Futuro Festival: Skits Predicting Tomorrow

Grade 7Foreign Language4 days
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In the 'Futuro Festival: Skits Predicting Tomorrow' project, 7th-grade foreign language students creatively explore future scenarios by writing and performing skits in Spanish. They use the 'ir + a + infinitivo' future tense structure and compare it with the 'presente perfecto compuesto'. Through activities like storyboarding, verbal presentations, and dress rehearsals, students develop grammar, narrative skills, and confidence in Spanish. This project emphasizes collaborative performance, creative expression, and practical application of language skills in real-world scenarios.
Future TenseIr + a + InfinitivoSkit PerformanceCreative ExpressionLanguage SkillsSpanishNarrative Development
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we creatively use 'ir + a + infinitivo' to design and perform skits that explore diverse future scenarios, while comparing this usage with the 'presente perfecto compuesto' tense?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How do we use 'ir + a + infinitivo' to describe future plans in Spanish?
  • What are common situations where 'ir + a + infinitivo' is used?
  • How can we compare the use of 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto'?
  • What are the steps to construct sentences in the future tense using 'ir + a + infinitivo'?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to construct sentences using 'ir + a + infinitivo' to describe future plans.
  • Students will compare and contrast the usage of 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto' in various contexts.
  • Students will demonstrate comprehension and correct use of future tense by writing and performing skits.
  • Students will identify common phrases and scenarios where 'ir + a + infinitivo' is used in everyday conversations.
  • Students will develop confidence in verbal and written communication in Spanish using the future tense.

Common Core Standards - World Languages

WL.K-12.1.2
Primary
Identify and use basic grammar structures and timeframes, including present, past, and future tenses in oral and written communication.Reason: The project involves creating skits to describe future scenarios using 'ir + a + infinitivo', directly applying future tense grammar in context.
WL.K-12.1.3
Primary
Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions in a foreign language.Reason: Students will write and perform skits, requiring them to engage in conversations and express ideas using future tense and comparisons with present perfect tense.

Common Core Standards - English Language Arts

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3
Secondary
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.Reason: Writing and performing skits involves narrative skill development, structure, and creativity.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4
Supporting
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, and details.Reason: Performing skits requires students to present ideas effectively, focusing on future scenarios using clear language and structure.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Time Capsule Discovery

Students discover a mysterious time capsule said to contain predictions about the future world. They must work in groups to create and perform skits about these possible futures using 'ir + a + infinitivo' to speculate on what life might be like and present it at the Futuro Festival.

Virtual Reality News Broadcast

Students are tasked with creating a virtual reality news broadcast that predicts future events and societal changes using 'ir + a + infinitivo'. They'll need to write and perform these reports as if they are live from the Futuro Festival, exploring creative and technological advances.

Meteor from the Future

A meteor lands in the schoolyard with a message from the future. The message details future scenarios that students must act out in skits using the 'ir + a + infinitivo' tense, encouraging them to envision and express potential future realities during the festival.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Future Tense Storyboard Workshop

Students will begin by crafting storyboards for their skits, focusing on using the 'ir + a + infinitivo' structure to describe future actions. This workshop helps students visualize narrative sequences and ensures they grasp the usage of the future tense.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Introduce the concept of 'ir + a + infinitivo' and compare it briefly with 'presente perfecto compuesto'.
2. Demonstrate how to construct simple future tense sentences using 'ir + a + infinitivo' with visual aids.
3. Assign students the task of selecting a future scenario or theme for their skit.
4. Guide students through creating a storyboard using the future tense to outline key actions and dialogue.
5. Facilitate peer review sessions where students present their storyboards and receive feedback.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA completed storyboard featuring outlined skit scenes with dialogue in future tense.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsWL.K-12.1.2 - Identifying and using basic grammar structures, focusing on the 'ir + a + infinitivo' for future tense scenarios.
Activity 2

Verbal Future Forecasts

This activity hones speaking skills as students practice presenting future scenarios verbally. Leveraging their storyboards, students will articulate their skit plans using key future tense structures, fostering verbal confidence and clarity.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Students review their storyboards and identify key future actions to express verbally.
2. Practice pronunciation and fluency in small groups, using 'ir + a + infinitivo' sentences.
3. Organize a round-robin presentation session where students present their future forecasts to peers.
4. Encourage constructive feedback focusing on language use and clarity of future predictions.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityVerbal presentations of future forecasts using 'ir + a + infinitivo'.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsWL.K-12.1.3 - Engaging in conversations and expressing future scenarios, building verbal skills in a foreign language.
Activity 3

Performance Perfectos

Students will write and refine skit scripts, incorporating both 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto'. This will enhance their understanding of both tenses and their appropriate contexts.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Discuss the scenarios where 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto' are each used.
2. Have students write initial drafts of skit scripts, ensuring a mix of both tenses.
3. Host a script-reading workshop where peers provide feedback on tense usage and narrative flow.
4. Revise scripts to enhance engagement and grammatical accuracy.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA polished skit script utilizing a mix of future and present perfect tenses.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsWL.K-12.1.2 & CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3 - Applying grammatical structures in written narratives.
Activity 4

Festival Dress Rehearsal

In this culminating activity, students rehearse their skits with an audience, integrating all they've learned. Emphasis is placed on expression and language clarity as they prepare for the public performance.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Set up a rehearsal schedule where each group performs their skit multiple times for practice.
2. Focus on language clarity and dramatic expression, providing constructive feedback.
3. Incorporate costumes and props to enhance the performance quality.
4. Conduct a final dress rehearsal as a preview for the festival audience.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA full run-through of skits ready for the festival performance, showcasing future scenarios through engaging language and performance skills.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4 - Presenting ideas effectively, with clear language and structured performance.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Futuro Festival Performance Rubric

Category 1

Grammar and Tense Usage

Evaluates the correct application of 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto' in the skits. Focuses on grammatical accuracy and application in context.
Criterion 1

Future Tense Accuracy

Measures precision in constructing sentences using 'ir + a + infinitivo' to describe future actions and plans.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates flawless construction of future tense sentences using 'ir + a + infinitivo'. Shows complex sentence structures with no errors.

Proficient
3 Points

Consistently constructs accurate future tense sentences using 'ir + a + infinitivo' with minor errors that do not detract from clarity.

Developing
2 Points

Occasionally accurate in constructing simple future tense sentences. Frequent minor errors slightly impact understanding.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles significantly with constructing future tense sentences. Major errors that prevent understanding of intended meaning.

Criterion 2

Tense Integration

Assesses ability to integrate both 'ir + a + infinitivo' and 'presente perfecto compuesto' accurately into scripts.

Exemplary
4 Points

Seamlessly integrates both tenses throughout the script, enhancing narrative quality and coherence with no errors.

Proficient
3 Points

Effectively uses both tenses with few errors, minor impact on narrative and coherence.

Developing
2 Points

Attempts to integrate both tenses, but frequent errors affect narrative flow and coherence.

Beginning
1 Points

Minimal or incorrect integration of required tenses, severely impacting narrative coherence and clarity.

Category 2

Verbal Communication Skills

Assesses students' verbal clarity, pronunciation, and ability to articulate future scenarios using the target structures.
Criterion 1

Pronunciation and Fluency

Evaluates pronunciation accuracy and fluency when using 'ir + a + infinitivo' structures verbally.

Exemplary
4 Points

Pronunciation is near-native with smooth, fluent delivery of all 'ir + a + infinitivo' sentences.

Proficient
3 Points

Clear pronunciation with generally fluent delivery; minor hesitations do not impede comprehension.

Developing
2 Points

Pronunciation errors and frequent hesitations are noticeable and occasionally impede comprehension.

Beginning
1 Points

Poor pronunciation and fluency with significant hesitations severely hinder understanding.

Category 3

Creative Expression and Engagement

Evaluates the creativity, engagement, and presentation quality of the student's performance.
Criterion 1

Creativity and Narrative Development

Assesses originality and creativity in skit narratives, including how engaging and well-developed the story is.

Exemplary
4 Points

Displays outstanding creativity and narrative development, engaging the audience with a compelling story.

Proficient
3 Points

Shows clear creative effort with a well-developed narrative that maintains audience interest.

Developing
2 Points

Demonstrates some creativity; narrative lacks full development or consistent audience engagement.

Beginning
1 Points

Limited creativity; narrative is underdeveloped and does not engage the audience effectively.

Category 4

Performance Delivery

Assesses the effectiveness of students' performances, focusing on engagement, use of props, and overall presentation.
Criterion 1

Dramatic Expression

Evaluates the expressiveness and overall performance energy.

Exemplary
4 Points

Uses dramatic expression effectively, enhancing the engaging delivery and clarity of the skit.

Proficient
3 Points

Good use of expression contribute to an effective and clear performance.

Developing
2 Points

Uses some expression, but inconsistencies reduce the overall impact and clarity.

Beginning
1 Points

Limited or ineffective use of expression, little impact on performance quality.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

How did working on the Futuro Festival project help you better understand and use the 'ir + a + infinitivo' structure in Spanish?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about using 'ir + a + infinitivo' to describe future plans after completing this project? (1 being not confident at all, and 5 being very confident)

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Question 3

What challenges did you face when comparing 'ir + a + infinitivo' with 'presente perfecto compuesto'? How did you overcome them?

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Question 4

Which activities most enhanced your verbal communication skills in Spanish using the future tense?

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Options
Verbal Future Forecasts
Performance Perfectos
Festival Dress Rehearsal
All of the above
Question 5

Reflect on your overall performance during the rehearsal and festival. What did you learn about teamwork and expression through performing your skit?

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