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Writing at the Intermediate Level: Modes & Standards

This overview presents effective methodologies for teaching writing at the intermediate level in Russian, focusing on various projects that enhance language proficiency. Key components include a Geography Project with essays and presentations, a Current Events Blog analyzing modern Russia, and a Pen-Pal exchange encouraging interpersonal communication. Each project is aligned with the ACTFL standards, emphasizing the 5 C's—Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Evaluation criteria for each component ensure comprehensive feedback, aiming for improved linguistic skills and cultural understanding.

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Writing at the Intermediate Level: Modes & Standards

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  1. Writing at the Intermediate Level: Modes & Standards Cori Anderson University of Chicago

  2. Overview • Principles • Practices • Outcomes

  3. Proficiency Guidelines • After one year: • Novice High • After two years: • Intermediate Mid-High • In third year: • Push to Advanced http://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-2012

  4. Standards • “5 C’s” • Communication • Culture • Connections • Comparisons • Communities http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/StandardsforFLLexecsumm_rev.pdf

  5. Modes • Interpersonal • Interpretative • Presentation http://ckendall.wikispaces.com/Big+Picture

  6. Modes Adapted from: https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/PerformanceDescriptorsLanguageLearners.pdf

  7. Three projects • Russian Geography • Current events in Russia • Pen-pal with peer student of Russian • Other writing: • Regular compositions • Semi-prepared writing on tests

  8. Geography Project • Goal: learn about a region of Russia outside of the capitals • Four components • Two essays (300 words each, plus 150 word biography) • Online wiki page with partner • Oral presentation with partner • Mini-debate with class

  9. Geography Project - Evaluation • Essays • Mechanics, organization, citations, spelling, originality • Oral Presentation: • Pronunciation, grammar, pacing, visual materials • Debate: • participation, content, grammar • Peer evaluation • products and processes

  10. Sample Product

  11. Sample Product

  12. Sample Products

  13. Sample Product

  14. Geography Project • Issues: • Vocabulary • Purpose of online component? • Continue as group project or individual project?

  15. Geography Project • Modes: • Presentational • Interpersonal • Standards: • Communication • Culture • Comparisons • Communities

  16. Current Events Blog • Goal: learn about modern Russia in an area of interest • Two components • Four short blog posts (150 words) • Eight comments (25-50 words) • Sources • At least one Russian • At least one non-Russian

  17. Current Events Blog • 2014: Sochi Olympics • Topics: • Preparation & Infrastructure • Sporting Events & Results • Athletes • Non-sporting events • History & Geography of Sochi • International reaction • Tourism

  18. Current Events Blog • Typical topics: • Business & Economy • Social Issues • Domestic Policy • Foreign Relations • Ecology & Environment • Culture & Arts

  19. Current Events Blog • Evaluation • Blog entries: • Grammar, Vocabulary, Originality, Organization, Citations, use of sources • Comments • Grammar, content (on topic)

  20. Blog - Homepage

  21. Blog - Sample

  22. Blog - citations

  23. Blog - comments

  24. Current Events Blog • Modes: • Presentational • Interpretive • Interpersonal • Standards: • Communication • Comparisons • Communities • Culture • Connections

  25. Pen-Pal • Goal: use Russian for interpersonal communication on topics of daily life and personal interest • Four weekly letters (200 words), plus reading of partner’s emails

  26. Pen-Pal Project • Topics • Introductions • Free time & work • Home, dorm, travel • Russian culture • Prompts in English

  27. Pen-Pal Project • Evaluation • Structure of letter • Mechanics • Vocabulary • Appropriateness • Creativity/originality

  28. Pen-Pal Project • Modes: • Interpersonal • Standards: • Communication • Communities

  29. Outcomes • Increased command of TL • connectors • vocabulary • narrative skills • Increased knowledge of TC • Technology skills

  30. Questions?

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