Let's go to the Bank Part 2,English Template, Intermediate Mid

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

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Let's go to the bank II

Description:

In this lab, students will practice using terms and vocabulary regarding banking. They will build off of the vocabulary learned in the previous lab, such as banks, banking, money saving and transactions. 

Proficiency Level:

Intermediate Mid

Keywords:

banking, savings account, money, checks, withdrawal, checking account

NCSSFL-ACTFL World-Readiness Standards:

  • Standard 1.1 Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions.
  • Standard 1.2 Students understand and interpret spoken and written (target language) on a variety of topics.
  • Standard 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas in (target language) to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
  • Standard 2.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of (target culture) .
  • Standard 4.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons between (target culture) and their own.

Idaho State World Language Standards:

  • COMM 1.1 - Interact and negotiate meaning (spoken, signed, written conversation) to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions
  • COMM 2.1 - Understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics.
  • COMM 3.1 - Present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media in the target language.
  • CLTR 1.1- Analyze the cultural practices/patterns of behavior accepted as the societal norm in the target culture.
  • CLTR 1.3- Function appropriately in diverse contexts within the target culture.

NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:

  • I can practice talking about money and using vocabulary for the bank.
  • I can learn simple interactions at the bank, such as how to deposit a check, withdraw money, etc. 
  • I can utilize new vocabulary regarding money.

Materials Needed:

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Warm-up

1. Begin by opening the Google Slideshow and introducing the Can-Dos for today’s activity. 

2. Watch the video on the slideshow about Paddington Bear going to the bank.

"We are going to watch a fun clip about Paddington and when he went to the bank. Pay attention to the bank vocabulary and the process."

Main Activity

1. You all need to go to the bank. In partners, you are going to practice the vocabulary of the bank. One person is going to act the part of the employee of the bank and the other person is going to act the part of the client. Use the words and the examples in the list on the cards.

"You all need to go to the bank. In partner, you all are going to practice the bank vocabulary. One person is going to act the role of the employee of the bank and the other person is going to act the part of the client. Use the words and examples of questions on the list of cards."

2. Students will split into pairs. They will take turns being bankers and clients. One student will be a client and the other will be a banker. 

"You all are going to work in partners and take turns with the roles of the bank employee and the client. In order to start one person is going to be the banker and the other the client. Pay attention to the black, bold text (except for one card that has the objective in green), this part is the objective of the situation."

Wrap-up

Ask the following questions to finish the lab: 

In your opinion, how much money should you have in a savings account?

Do you prefer to pay with cash, check or credit card? Why?

Is it better to use a local bank like Idaho Central or a bigger bank like Wells Fargo?

End of lab:

• Read Can-Do statements once more and have students evaluate their confidence. 
(Use thumbs up/thumbs down or download our student cards.) 
• Encourage students to be honest in their self-evaluation.
• Pay attention, and try to use feedback for future labs!

NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements:

  • I can practice talking about money and using vocabulary for the bank.
  • I can learn simple interactions at the bank, such as how to deposit a check, withdraw money, etc. 
  • I can utilize new vocabulary regarding money. 

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