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Italy: A Fantasy Trip
Years 3 - 7Years 7 - 10

THE TASK

Students were set the task of planning a trip to Italy. They chose to focus on modes of transport, things to see (monuments, etc) and things to do (try the food, visit museums and art galleries, etc). A range of ICT and print resources (including websites, tourism brochures, travel books) written in Italian and English were used to collect information. Students also used their Italian ePALS as an important information resource. Students selected and organised information appropriate to completing the task.

A range of ICT was made available to the students. This included the Internet, email (using ePALS) and content-free software such as word processors and presentation software. They presented their Fantasy Trip in the target language with relevant graphical representations such as maps and images. Students proofread their own and each other's work in order to test their understanding and consolidate their learning. The products were shared with the class, other Italian classes and with ePALS in Italy. Students were interviewed in the target language (with students aware of the types of questions they may be asked but not of the specific order) allowing students to demonstrate an ability to recognise and respond appropriately in the target language

ICT ENRICHMENT

  • Use of the Web gave the class access to a wide range of up-to-date tourism information in the target language.
  • The students compared and contrasted the information presented in websites and print resources. They critically evaluated the accuracy of the information and the authenticity of the sources.
  • Products created using ICT could be reviewed by ePALS in Italy. After review, correcting and enhancing the digital products was quick and effective.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

ASSESSMENT

  • Continual over-the-shoulder monitoring of LOTE outcomes during the task.
  • Student documents such as information organisers and rough drafts were assessed as well as the final product.
  • Students assessed themselves and each other using outcome level descriptions.

LEARNING AREA OUTCOMES

Languages Other Than English
Listening and Responding, and Speaking
Viewing, Reading and Responding
Writing

Society and Environment
Investigation, Communication and Participation

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