L'Halloween Novice/High French IPA Pack - DIGITAL RESOURCE DOWNLOAD

This IPA Download Pack is based on two types of authentic resources: a website that describes Halloween in Quebec, and a short video where children sing a song about Halloween and share the stereotypes that go along with typical characters in 100% French.

The pack includes step-by-step instructions, and reading and listening comprehension activities that follow the ACTFL model. Complete with an explanation of an IPA and how to use it, and nine Interpretive Tasks that break down the content, increase recognition of key words and phrases, develop context awareness, and promote language usage. In addition, it provides creative options for writing and/or speaking Interpersonal and Presentational Tasks, answer keys, and Novice-level rubrics.

French: Novice/High-Level

Global Theme: La vie contemporaine

Topics: L’Halloween

Essential Questions:

• How do celebrations affect a society?
• Why might the same holiday be celebrated differently from one culture to the next?

Suggested Grammar “Pop-up” Lessons:

• possession with “de”   
• il faut + infinitive

Instant download delivery only. 23-page PDF (IPA), website article, and a 4-minute MP4 video file. ©2019. French. Novice/High level.

 

About the Author

Renée Beck has a passion for analyzing contemporary francophone culture and motivating her students to understand the importance of culture while learning a second language. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, from relaxing in the back yard to experiencing other parts of the world. Renée has studied in southern France and currently teaches in Ohio.