mproving listening and speaking skills in a foreign language.

Topic: Listening and Talking in a Foreign Language

Desired Outcome: I regularly select and listen to or watch texts for enjoyment and interest, and I can express how well they meet my needs and expectations, and I can give reasons, with evidence, for my personal response.

Level: Fourth Level

Focus: Improving listening and speaking skills in a foreign language

Week 1: - Introduction to the topic and desired outcome - Discuss the importance of listening and speaking skills in language learning - Brainstorm different types of texts that can be listened to or watched for enjoyment and interest - Introduce the concept of personal response and how to express it

Week 2: - Explore different genres of texts (e.g., songs, podcasts, movies, interviews) in the target language - Discuss the characteristics of each genre and how they can meet personal needs and expectations - Practice listening to and watching texts from different genres - Reflect on personal responses and reasons for enjoyment or disappointment

Week 3: - Introduce strategies for effective listening and note-taking - Practice listening to authentic texts in the target language and taking notes - Discuss the challenges and benefits of listening to authentic materials - Reflect on personal responses and reasons for enjoyment or disappointment

Week 4: - Introduce strategies for effective speaking and expressing opinions - Practice expressing personal responses to different texts in the target language - Discuss the importance of providing evidence and reasons to support personal responses - Reflect on personal responses and reasons for enjoyment or disappointment

Week 5: - Explore cultural aspects of the target language through listening and talking activities - Discuss how cultural context can influence personal responses to texts - Practice listening to and discussing texts that reflect cultural aspects - Reflect on personal responses and reasons for enjoyment or disappointment

Week 6: - Review and consolidate learning from previous weeks - Provide opportunities for students to select and listen to or watch texts of their choice - Encourage students to express their personal responses and provide evidence for their opinions - Reflect on personal growth in listening and talking skills throughout the topic

Assessment: - Ongoing formative assessment through class discussions, reflections, and participation - Summative assessment through a final task where students select and analyze a text of their choice, expressing their personal response and providing evidence for their opinions.