STUDENT PROGRAM LEARNING PLAN

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Modality: Listening and Speaking

Topic: Famous People: Amir Kabir

Trip to Iran; Participating in Nowruz Festival: / Week 3
Day 15 / Grade Range of Learners: / 4-5
Total Number of Minutes: / 90 (10 minutes break) / Targeted Performance Level: / Intermediate Mid
LEARNING GOALS
What Can-Do statement(s) from the curriculum template does this lesson address?
·  I can listen to interviews in which people talk about Persian political and influential figures such as Amir Kabir, Naserideen shah, Ferdosee, Hafiz, Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi Balkhi, and Iranian singers including Ustad Shajarian, Alireza Eftekhari, and Mohammad Isfahanee and retell its main message to a friend (Interpretive Listening).
·  I can talk about topics related to historical places such as the Takhte Jamshed, Tehran Grand Bazar, Tehran Museum, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, See o se pol, Hasht Behesht, and Chehel setoun; as well as about influential Persian figures such as Amir kabir, Hafiz, Ferdosee, Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi Balkhi (Interpersonal Communication).
·  I can present on familiar topics related to Nowruz including special Nowruz dishes (Samanoo, Sabzi Koo Koo); music; songs (Amoo Nowruz/Samanoo); singers such as Ustad Shajarian, Alireza Eftekhari, and Mohammad Isfahanee.; folkloric stories (Amoo Nowruz and Nanneh Sarma), Sizdeh be Dar, Chaharshanbeh Souri, and Ghashogh zanee ; transportation; daily routines and interests; historical places (Takhte Jamsid, Tehran Museum, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Tehran Grand Bazar, baghe Mohtasham, Jamsheedieh Park,); influential people (Amir Kabir, Ferdosee, , Hafiz, Mawlana jalaluddin Rumi Balhki) (Presentational Spaking).
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OPENING ACTIVITY
How will you capture the learners’ energy and commitment for this lesson?
The teacher will play a couple of clips from YouTube for a minute or so to spark the curiosity of learners about the topic.
STAGE 1
What will learners be able to do with what they know by the end of this episode? / STAGE 2
How will learners demonstrate what they can do with what they know by the end of this episode?
EPISODE 1
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can understand questions about Amir Kabir (Interpretive Listening). / Vocabulary: appearance, handsome, strong, body, square face, tall, four shoulder
ظاهر ، خوش قیافه، قوی، صورت مربع ، قد بلند، چهار شانه،ریش و سیبیل
Grammatical structure: Action verbs and the expression of "like", "dislike" and preferences, present tense, negative, positive, possessive pronoun, adverb of time and place, past Interrogative words, frequently used adjectives, some preposition
داشتن
Language Chunks: … he was large and handsome, tall ..., he had beard and mustache, … he had strong body…
ظاهر امیر کبیر...چهار شانه، خوش قیافه...، درشت ...بود،... صورت مریع شکل...ریش و سیبیل... قد بلند داشت، ...،او بدن خیلی قوی داشت...
Cultural knowledge :
Students learn about historical figure Amir Kabir; they also learn about some behaviors related to the male known as zeal/or muscularity in Persian culture such as: The role that a man practices for his wife or sister in the family as far as protecting them from harms, respecting them, …
رفتارهای مردان نشات گرفته از خصوصیات ویژه اخلاقی بنام غیرت و مردانگی که خاص فرهنگ ایرانیان است به منظور حفظ و احترام به مادر، خواهرو همسر...
Content: Famous people / Learners will understand questions and be able to provide answers.
EPISODE 2
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can draw a representation of what I have heard in an interview about Amir Kabir’s personality
(Interpretive Listening). / Vocabulary: behavior, patriotic, Zealous, well-mannered, patient
وطن پرست،باهوش، باغیرت، خوش اخلاق، صبور
Grammatical structure: Action verbs and the expression of "like", "dislike" and preferences, present tense, negative, positive, possessive pronoun, adverb of time and place, past Interrogative words, frequently used adjectives, some preposition
داشتن
Language Chunks: Interview was … about Amir Kabir’s Behaviors …was…an Intelligent man…. Well-mannered… patriotic…zealous…and patient…
مصاحبه ...درباره اخلاق امیر کبیر...مردی باهوش... خوش اخلاق...صبور ... وطن پرست .... و با غیرت ....بود
Cultural knowledge :
Students learn about historical figure Amir Kabir; they also learn about some behaviors related to the male known as zeal/or muscularity in Persian culture such as: The role that a man practices for his wife or sister in the family as far as protecting them from harms, respecting them, …
رفتارهای مردان نشات گرفته از خصوصیات ویژه اخلاقی بنام غیرت و مردانگی که خاص فرهنگ ایرانیان است به منظور حفظ و احترام به مادر، خواهرو همسر...
Content: Famous people / Learners will listen to an authentic interview in a TV show and demonstrate their understanding through drawing pictures.
EPISODE 3
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can tell what I have heard in an interview about Amir Kabir (Interpersonal Communication). / Vocabulary: Prime Minister,was born,
نخست وزیر، بدنیا
Grammatical structure: Action verbs and the expression of "like", "dislike" and preferences, present tense, negative, positive, possessive pronoun, adverb of time and place, past Interrogative words, frequently used adjectives, some preposition
داشتن، ساختن
Language Chunks: Amir Kabir was born in Arak … Amir Kabir was the prime Minister of Naseraldin shah… he built…Daralfounoon school…he got married with shah’s sister ...he was an intelligent man… he was the minister for 3 years and 3 months...
امیر کبیر در اراک بدنیا امد...او با خواهر شاه ازدواج کرد...امیر کبیر...نخست وزیر ناصرالدین شاه بود... او مدرسه دارلفنون را ساخت ...مردی باهوش... بود... سه سال و سه ماه وزیر بود...
Cultural knowledge :
Students learn about historical figure Amir Kabir; they also learn about some behaviors related to the male known as zeal/or muscularity in Persian culture such as: The role that a man practices for his wife or sister in the family as far as protecting them from harms, respecting them, …
رفتارهای مردان نشات گرفته از خصوصیات ویژه اخلاقی بنام غیرت و مردانگی که خاص فرهنگ ایرانیان است به منظور حفظ و احترام به مادر، خواهرو همسر...
Content: Famous people / Learners will tell the contents of an interview that they have heard and share it with each other.
EPISODE 4
Learning Targets
What specific can-do addresses this episode? / Culture, Content & Language
What do learners need to know to meet the can-do? / Checking for Learning
How will you know that learners have met the learning target for this episode?
I can present on a topic related to Amir Kabir (Presentational Speaking). / Vocabulary: appearance, handsome, strong, body, square face, tall, four shoulder
ظاهر ، خوش قیافه، قوی، صورت مربع ، قد بلند، چهار شانه،ریش و سیبیل
Grammatical structure: Action verbs and the expression of "like", "dislike" and preferences, present tense, negative, positive, possessive pronoun, adverb of time and place, past Interrogative words, frequently used adjectives, some preposition
داشتن
Language Chunks: … he was large and handsome, tall ..., he had beard and mustache, … he had strong body…
ظاهر امیر کبیر...چهار شانه، خوش قیافه...، درشت ...بود،...صورت مریع شکل ...ریش و سیبیل... قد بلند داشت، ...،او بدن خیلی قوی داشت...
Cultural knowledge :
Students learn about historical figure Amir Kabir; they also learn about some behaviors related to the male known as zeal/or muscularity in Persian culture such as: The role that a man practices for his wife or sister in the family as far as protecting them from harms, respecting them, …
رفتارهای مردان نشات گرفته از خصوصیات ویژه اخلاقی بنام غیرت و مردانگی که خاص فرهنگ ایرانیان است به منظور حفظ و احترام به مادر، خواهرو همسر...
Content: Famous people / Learners, in small groups, will select a topic related to the theme and prepare a poster presentation. They will use drawing and painting to inform the audience about the topic, its importance and other interesting points. They will present their drawings/paintings to the class and also answer classmates’ questions.

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MATERIALS NEEDED
What supplies and materials will you need to successfully implement this learning plan?
·  Computer, pencil, and paper
·  Authentic images, video clips, and texts
·  Markers and crayons
·  Authentic objects
·  Flashcards
·  Flip charts
REFLECTION/NOTES TO SELF
Did all learners meet the learning goals of the lesson? What will you do to adapt for those who are not learning? What might you do in subsequent lessons?
As soon as the lesson is completed, the teacher will ask the following questions to evaluate the instruction and identify the areas for improvement:
·  Did the activities work?
·  What are the areas that need to be improved?
·  Did the time work well?
·  Did students have an enjoyable learning experience?
·  Did the lesson engage all students?
The teacher will adjust his or her lesson, activities, and practices accordingly.

While only Stage 1 and Stage 2 are required for STARTALK purposes, programs are encouraged to use Stage 3 as a planning tool in ways that best meet the needs of their instructors.

STAGE 3
What will prepare learners to demonstrate what they can do with what they know?
Do the learning activities allow learners to move from input to shared/guided practice and then to independent application of new learning? Do all activities make the best use of instructional time to maximize student learning and take an appropriate amount of time considering the age of the learner? Do the learning activities provide variety to enable a lively pace for the lesson?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 1
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 1?
The teacher will introduce the new vocabulary and grammatical points through modeling and acting, PowerPoint presentation, use of real objects, and authentic pictures. The teacher will further practice words and phrases with the learners in the form of short and simple questions and answers. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 2
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will listen to an authentic interview in a TV show on the topic for 2-3 times. They will draw pictures that will reflect what they have heard and learned from the interview. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 3
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will work in small groups and tell each other about their drawings and answer their classmates’ related questions about the topic. / TIME:
20 min
LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EPISODE 4
What activities will be used to ensure learners accomplish the learning targets from Episode 3?
Learners will work in small groups and prepare poster presentations of the topic. They will use drawings and paintings to inform the audience about the topic, its importance and other interesting points. They will present their drawings/paintings to the class and also answer classmates’ questions. / TIME:
20 min
References: TBA

Add additional learning activities for each episode as needed.

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