Bethania Urena H.
Theme
Oral and written description of an old family picture.
Objectives
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1.To try to evoke in the students memories of the time before their immigration to the United States.
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2. To help the students realize the fact of separation when members of the family move to another country
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3. To help them see that although they are separated, they can still keep a good relationship with relatives and friends in their native countries
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4. To encourage the students to send letters to relatives and friends overseas
Activities
Students will:
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-bring a family picture from home
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-exhibit the picture on the bulletin board and describe it (one picture at a time)
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-name every person in the picture
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-write down the names of those depicted and the relationships to the student
Materials
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-old family pictures for description
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-bulletin board
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-paper and pencil
Procedure
The teacher will exhibit each picture on the board and will ask the student to talk about the picture: when it was taken, where, the occasion, etc.
Also, the student will name every person in the photofrom left to right, from top to bottom. The teacher will ask the student to write the names of the persons in the picture and the relationships to the student.
Questions for Discussion
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-why do you think it is good to have family pictures?
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-how old were you when this picture was taken?
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-if you are now 12 or 13 years old, how long ago was the picture taken?
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-point to the person in the picture who you like the most
