French+2+project

=French 2 project=

This is an "anchor activity" for advanced French 2 students. When they finish an assignment or test early, of if I need to re-teach a topic, these students may choose an anchor activity to work on for extra credit. These projects are on-going and students will not work on them every day. They are designed as enrichment and as an opportunity for advanced students to work beyond the textbook.

Create your own French video podcast!
This project is best completed with a partner.

Pick a topic we have covered in class. This can be a cultural topic, such as the French school system or French holidays, or a grammar point such as demonstrative or possessive adjectives. Once you have chosen your topic, ask me for approval. With my permission, go to the media center to plan your podcast. Decide who will talk about what, and plan a lesson to present your topic. Type up a script to turn in along with your final product. You don't have to memorize your script, but don't read it in the recording-make "cue cards" for yourselves.

When you are ready to go, ask me to borrow the video camera. Go to the media center and set up the camera on the mini tripod, and record! If you mess up, don't worry! You can re-record it.

When you are finished, create a wiki on WikiSpaces. Upload your script and your video podcast. Email me a link to your wiki at my school email address. If you need help creating a Wiki, come see me after school or during 1st lunch and I will walk you through the process-it is very easy.

I will use your Wiki/video podcast as a tool in my French 1 classes, as long as it is OK with you.

Requirements: - Postcast must be around 5 minutes long. - You don't have to speak only in French, but try to use it as much as possible, especially if you are presenting a grammar point. I can help you with grammar after school. - Your script must be typed. - If you work with a partner, each partner needs to have an equal part in the recording. You must both be seen talking on camera! - Be enthusiastic in your recording. There's nothing worse than listening to a monotone lecture!

Deadline: There is no specific deadline, but the project needs to be completed within the same marking period that you start it.