Exploring Brazil: A Window into the Language & Culture of a Country on the Rise Unrson World Languages Program Specialist Fulton County (GA) Schools
Major Unit concepts, vocabulary and artifacts:
Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3
Greetings
Numbers
Vocabulary: Um/uma, dois/doas, três, quatro, cinco, seis, sete, oito, nove, dez, onze, doze, treze, quatorze, quinze, dezesseis, dezessete,
Unit Title: Bom dia!
Unit Big Idea: Basic greetings and introductions, sequential information, family and daily activities.
Essential Question: How does one introduce oneself? How does one ask for and give basic information? How does one express likes and dislikes? How does one describe oneself and others? Formative: Singing; games; Q&A Quiz-greetings and salutations Project – My Family Summative: Oral presentation – “This is Me”
Concept 4 Concept 5
Know: Understand: Greetings; alphabet; numbers; family members; daily How to ask and answer questions; the structure of activities conversations
Assessments: Diagnostic: Classwork introductory dialog Class participation Homework
Standards to address in Unit: MLI.IP1 The students exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. The students: A. Use basic greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy, in both oral and written forms. B. Express likes, dislikes, emotions, agreement and disagreement. C. Make simple requests. E. Give simple descriptions. G. Ask questions and provide responses based on topics such as self, family, school, etc. H. Use sequenced information, such as the alphabet, days of the week, months, seasons, and numbers 0 to 100 in context. MLI.IP2 The students demonstrate skills necessary to sustain brief oral and written exchanges in the target language. The students: A. Initiate, participate in, and close a brief oral or written exchange. MLI.P1 The students present information orally and in writing that contains a variety of vocabulary, phrases, and patterns. The students: B. Give basic information about self and others including school, family, activities, etc. MLI.P2 The students present brief, rehearsed material in the target language. Do: Introduce oneself; describe one’s likes / dislikes / preferences; ask and answer questions about likes/dislikes, daily activities and family.
dezoito, dezenove, vinte, trinta, quarenta, cinquenta, sesenta, setenta, oitenta, noventa, cem.
People and family
Vocabulary:
Meu/minha ; seu/sua ; familia ; pai/papai ; mãe/mamãe ; pais ; irmã/irmão ; primo/prima ; tio/tia ; avô/avó ; filho/filha