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Curricular Resources > 2010 Volume I > Unit 12 (10.01.12) > Section 19

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Consumer Culture

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CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 10.01.12

Unit Guide

Introduction
Consumer Culture, Fast-Food Restaurants, and Our Students
Objectives
Technology, Authentic Text, and Listening Comprehension
Selecting and Using Commercials
Interview Activity Variations
American Franchises in France – Product Exploration
Le Menu vs. La Carte
McDonald's: Restaurant Background, Resources, and Strategies
Kentucky Fried Chicken: Restaurant Background, Resources, and Strategies
Quick: Restaurant Background, Resources, and Strategies
Classroom Activity 1 – Le Double Cheese
Classroom Activity 2 – KFC and Quick
Classroom Activity 3 – Culminating Project
Online Resources – Teachers
Online Resources – Students and Classroom Use
Endnotes
Appendix A – Implementing District Standards
Appendix B – Kid's Meal Graphic Organizer

Fast Food in France: Would You Like Cherry Tomatoes with That? Using Advertisements, Menus, and Web Sites in Middle-School French Classes

Crecia C. Swaim

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Appendix B – Kid's Meal Graphic Organizer

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