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Lunar New Year Quantifier Interviews

Grade 6EnglishForeign LanguageOther1 days

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In the "Lunar New Year Quantifier Interviews," 6th-grade students enhance their understanding and use of quantifiers while exploring cultural aspects of the Lunar New Year. Through collaborative discussions, students formulate and ask meaningful questions during peer interviews, improving their language skills in both English and a foreign language. The project aligns with Common Core and InTASC standards, promoting grammar proficiency, cultural respect, and active listening in a classroom setting. Activities like the Cultural Treasure Hunt engage students, setting the stage for effective interviews that also enhance their cultural awareness.

QuantifiersLunar New YearInterviewsLanguage SkillsCultural AwarenessCollaborationActive Listening

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use quantifiers to create meaningful questions and conduct interviews about the experiences and cultural aspects of Lunar New Year, enhancing our communication and understanding of this event while practicing language skills in the classroom?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What are quantifiers and how do we use them to describe amounts?
Why is it important to use quantifiers when communicating about an event or experience?
How can we create meaningful questions about the Lunar New Year using quantifiers?
What are some strategies for effectively interviewing classmates in a classroom setting?
In what ways do cultural celebrations like the Lunar New Year provide opportunities to practice language skills?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will understand the use of quantifiers such as 'a lot of', 'lots of', 'a few', 'much', 'many', and 'a little' in English sentences.
Students will be able to formulate questions using quantifiers to interview classmates about their Lunar New Year experiences.
Students will practice speaking and listening skills in an ESOL context through peer interviews.
Students will demonstrate cultural understanding by discussing attributes of the Lunar New Year.
Students will organize their ideas in written form before conducting interviews.

Common Core Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1

Primary

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.Reason: The project involves students engaging in discussions and interviews about the Lunar New Year, requiring them to express their ideas clearly and build on their classmates' responses.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1

Primary

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Reason: Students will be using quantifiers correctly in their questions and responses, demonstrating their understanding of English grammar.

InTASC Standards

InTASC1

Primary

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners.Reason: By using the topic of Lunar New Year, the teacher creates a meaningful context for students to practice language skills.

InTASC2

Secondary

The teacher understands how children learn and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually.Reason: The project acknowledges diverse learning needs and levels by allowing students to express their ideas orally and in written form.

InTASC3

Secondary

The teacher understands how learners differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.Reason: By engaging in interviews and collaborative tasks, students have opportunities tailored to meet diverse learning needs and styles.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Cultural Treasure Hunt

Launch the project with a treasure hunt around the school or classroom, where clues incorporate quantifiers and connect to aspects of the Lunar New Year. This offers a hands-on experience that captivates learners and leads into the task of interviewing classmates on their own experiences.

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Portfolio Activities

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

Activity 1

Question Crafting Workshop

Students craft interview questions for their peers, using different quantifiers to learn about the Lunar New Year experiences.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Review examples of questions using quantifiers, emphasizing diverse experiences during the Lunar New Year.

2. Ask students to brainstorm their own questions, ensuring they incorporate at least one quantifier per question.

3. Provide feedback in pairs, refining questions to ensure clarity and correct grammar usage.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA set of refined questions ready for classroom interviews.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCovers CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1, demonstrating command of grammar in question formulation.

Activity 2

Interview Improviser

Classroom activity where students conduct interviews using their crafted questions, promoting active listening and cultural exchange.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Introduce the importance of listening skills and how to build on responses during interviews.

2. Pair students to practice asking and responding to questions.

3. Rotate pairs to ensure everyone gets a chance to ask different questions and interact with multiple classmates.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityNotes on peer responses reflecting understanding and conversation flow.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsMeets CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 by engaging students in collaborative discussions.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Lunar New Year Quantifier Interviews Rubric

Category 1

Question Formulation

Assesses the student's ability to create clear, grammatically correct questions using quantifiers relevant to the Lunar New Year interviews.

Criterion 1

Use of Quantifiers

Measures how accurately and appropriately the student uses quantifiers in formulating questions.

Exemplary

4 Points

Questions consistently use quantifiers correctly and creatively to enhance meaning, showing an exceptional understanding of grammar.

Proficient

3 Points

Questions mostly use quantifiers accurately, demonstrating a thorough understanding of English grammar conventions.

Developing

2 Points

Questions use quantifiers occasionally but with some errors and inconsistencies in application.

Beginning

1 Points

Questions display difficulties in quantifier use, with frequent errors affecting clarity and meaning.

Criterion 2

Clarity and Relevance

Evaluates how clearly and appropriately the questions are phrased and pertain to the Lunar New Year context.

Exemplary

4 Points

Questions are exceptionally clear and directly relevant, stimulating in-depth responses about the Lunar New Year.

Proficient

3 Points

Questions are clear and relevant, effectively prompting thoughtful responses.

Developing

2 Points

Questions are somewhat clear but occasionally lack relevance, leading to limited responses.

Beginning

1 Points

Questions often lack clarity and relevance, hindering effective communication about the Lunar New Year.

Category 2

Interview Skills

Evaluates ability to conduct interviews meaningfully using listening skills, building on peer responses.

Criterion 1

Active Listening

Assesses engagement with and understanding of peer responses during interviews.

Exemplary

4 Points

Consistently shows attentive listening and builds on peer responses to extend conversation meaningfully.

Proficient

3 Points

Listens actively and incorporates responses to maintain conversation effectively.

Developing

2 Points

Shows some signs of active listening but with missed opportunities to expand interaction.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles with listening effectively, often missing cues important to conversation building.

Criterion 2

Cultural Insight and Respect

Measures how students use interviews to gain cultural insights and respect diverse experiences.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates profound understanding and respect for cultural discussions, linking insights to broader contexts.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows clear cultural respect and perspective through discussion, appreciating diverse experiences.

Developing

2 Points

Displays some respect for culture with limited insight into the broader context and significance.

Beginning

1 Points

Limited demonstration of cultural respect, often missing the broader significance and context.

Reflection Prompts

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

Question 1

Reflect on your experience using quantifiers in your peer interviews about the Lunar New Year. How did it enhance your understanding and communication skills?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how comfortable do you feel using quantifiers in your spoken and written language after this project?

Scale

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Question 3

What did you learn about the Lunar New Year that you did not know before? Please share any new insights or interesting facts.

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Optional

Question 4

How effective was the 'Cultural Treasure Hunt' entry event in preparing you for the interviews?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Neutral

Not very effective

Not effective at all

Question 5

What strategies did you find most useful when crafting your interview questions using quantifiers?

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