April 29 - May 4

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Inquiry #3 - How does language shape our reality?

Friday
1. Language for today: Klingon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9UEIQtafww
2. Sharing traditional stories and determining the value or the message in them. Visit with 3 classmates and listen to their traditional story. In your W2 Learning Evidence make a small chart that includes the name of the traditional story, the country of origin and the traditional values (ex. sharing, giving, balance, respect, etc.) that the story expresses. I will start you off with "The Owl and the Raven."
3. At the end of the story sharing activity: Explain how language, especially in the tradition of oral storytelling, is directly related to a culture and a group of people. Why do people of different cultures use stories?
4. End of week reflection based on quote in calendar.



Thursday
1. Sign-language! LSQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBWqxO2xfjc
2. Before viewing: How can language be used against us? After viewing: What role does language play in the identity of this culture?
https://www.nfb.ca/film/dance_of_words/
3. If we don't watch all of Dance of Words, research a traditional story from your cultural background. Find a version that is very short so that you can share it in class.



Wednesday
1. German lesson?
2. Discuss the questions for "Mother Tongue"


Tuesday
1. Haida - 10 minutes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzVwX7SgicA
2.  We will read the first 2 paragraphs as a class "Mother Tongue" via Hypothesi.is  - 
https://via.hypothes.is/http://theessayexperiencefall2013.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/09/Mother-Tongue-by-Amy-Tan.pdf
3. Read the remainder of the essay on your own.
4. Move into small groups for the discussion questions. Whole group discussion. Complete Learning evidence.
5. "Lost in translation".



Monday
1. Presentations of Adobe Spark final tasks.
2. Language of the day: Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ityVW2gR0Rs
3. Graphic organizer for Inquiry 3, Week 2 
Amy Tan: "Mother Tongue" - essay
Before reading:
What are the different "languages" you use? When and why? Consider both reading and writing, and don't forget about texting! If you speak another language, include it (or possibly them if you know more than one).


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