FAQ and Resources for the Pathways Project | OER Language Teaching Repository

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This document contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions for the Pathways Project | OER Language Teaching Repository Pathways Project, an initiative from the Boise State University Department of World Languages, is an open and collaborative network of instructional materials and professional development created by and uniquely for Idaho’s K-16 language teachers and students. Teachers and students participating in the Pathways Project come from different fields of study and schools across Idaho to create open (i.e., free), digital activities that support the teaching and learning of foreign languages and promote intercultural competence. We hope to impact the opportunities learners have to connect to the global world!

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Amber Hoye, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

Let's Chat! French

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Let’s Chat! French features a collection of nearly 100 classroom-ready interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, food, daily routines, health, the environment, art and so much more, French teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Alexandre Bourque-labb, Cassy Ponga, Jorge Corea, Josepha Sowanou, Justin Snyder, Lily Nelson, Michael Quiblier, Olivier Roy, Rylie Wieseler, Sharon Westbrook

Let's Chat! German

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Let’s Chat! German features a collection of over 100 classroom-ready interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as school, travel, daily routines, health, jobs, art and so much more, German teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Brenna Mcneil, David Crasper, Emma Eason, Julia Dryer, Katherine Bukhantsov, Mary Berheim, Mimi Fahnstrom, Naia Robinson, Sophie Campbell, Stephi Arth

Let's Chat! Spanish

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Let’s Chat! Spanish features a collection of over 100 classroom-ready interpersonal speaking activities for novice and intermediate learners. Touching on a range of thematic topics such as free time activities, travel, daily routines, health, the environment, art and so much more, Spanish teachers are sure to find an activity to use in their courses. These activities may be used as is or can easily be revised and remixed to fit the unique needs of individual classrooms.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Anna Gamino, Ashley Potzernitz, Blake Simony, Chloe Robinson, Ismenia Gallegos, Kelly Arispe, Mariela Montoya, Ninna Payne, Sue Juarez, Tea Recanzone

Pathways Project Getting Started Guide

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This self-paced presentation will walk you through how to find an interpersonal speaking activity for your language and level.

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Amber Hoye

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French Level 1, Activity 01: Les virelangues / Tongue Twisters (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will get exposure to different French sounds. They will practice the alphabet and common tongue twisters. They won't have to worry about the meaning of what they're saying, but more so get comfortable moving their mouths in a new way.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 1, Activity 02: Salutations et présentations / Greetings and Introductions (Face-to-Face)

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Students will practice introducing themselves, greeting someone, and answering how they are doing. They will also learn greetings for different times of the day.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

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French Level 1, Activity 04: Les mots apparentés / Identifying Cognates (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will be identifying French cognates in a French magazine article. They will also have the opportunity to practice their comprehension of cognates with bingo.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 1, Activity 05: La vie universitaire et scolaire / University and School (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students are going to practice vocabulary relating to school. Students will play a game using a slideshow to identify objects relating to school using full sentences. At the end of the activity, students will also discuss the subjects they study in school and how they feel about those subjects.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 1, Activity 07: Révision et “avoir” / Review and "avoir" (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will be practicing expressions using the verb avoir. Students will also use images to describe basic needs and things in their possession.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 1, Activity 09: Les numéros et les villes / Numbers and Cities (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will practice describing locations on a city map. Students will also explain their telephone numbers and practice talking about cities and their family.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 03: Quel temps fait-il ?/ What's the Weather Like? (Face-to-Face)

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Students will practice giving their imaginary phone number and address to a classmate. In addition, they will be giving a weather report on a city in Francophone country.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 05: Les prénoms et les pronoms démonstratifs / First Names and Demonstrative Pronouns (Face-to-Face)

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In this lab, students learn about francophone culture and name pronunciation through discussion of la fête. They also practice demonstrative pronouns.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 09: Bon voyage ! / Have a good trip! (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will talk about modes of transportation and practice finding their way through a city using a map. Students will learn more about traveling, directions, and transportation. Additionally, students will learn how to get from one point to another in an unfamiliar city.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 11: L'impératif et les adverbes / The imperative and adverbs (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will practice using the imperative by giving suggestions/advice to someone.Students will also have the opportunity to practice providing commands and suggestions to each other, in response to a statement.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 12: La maison / Home life (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will be talking about their living situation- where they live, who they live with, if they live at a house, apartment, etc. Students will also practice buying furniture for their home.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Justin Snyder, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 2, Activity 13: Passé composé et l’imparfait / Discussing the Past (Face-to-Face)

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People vector created by pch.vector - www.freepik.comIn this activity, students will practice asking and answering questions about what they have done in the past. Students will practice discussing how they did activities in the past couple of days and the past couple of years.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 3, Activity 09: Ma voiture de rêve / My Dream Car (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will practice describing their dream car and proposing solutions for problems related to driving.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 3, Activity 13: Les directions / Directions (Face-to-Face)

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In this activity, students will practice describing their "ideal" French plaza. Students will also take a quiz relating to directions and will practice giving directions to each other.

Material Type: Assessment

Authors: Amber Hoye, Emily Blackburn, Camille Daw, Mimi Fahnstrom

French Level 3, Activity 14: Jeopardy Review Game (Face-to-Face)

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People vector created by pch.vector - www.freepik.comIn this activity, students will review various concepts that have been covered throughout the year such as conditional tense, reflexive verbs, comparative/superlative, etc.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Authors: Amber Hoye, Mimi Fahnstrom