4+Topic+Choice

Topic Areas

1. Introduction of Classes - students from the two different schools will collaborate to find out similarities and differences of their two schools. You can use a Google Doc to communicate, ask questions, and share ideas. Example questions: How many days per week do you meet to study English/Spanish? Do you learn conversational English/Spanish? What is the hardest part for you? Do you study cultures and geography of English/Spanish speaking countries? Each student will contribute to the Wiki Page a summary of their findings. They will also create a 1-2 minute video sharing similarities and differences of the two classes. This video must have an outsourced clip from a student or teacher that is not in your class.

2. History - students from the two different schools will research their country or part of the country with respect to the language spoken there. Students will contribute to the Wiki Page a summary of their research. Students will create a 1-2 minute video documentary explaining their research findings. This video must have an outsourced clip from an expert on this subject. This could be a local expert or a history teacher in your school.

3. The Value of Studying a Second Language - students from the two different schools will research the value of being bilingual. The focus should be on a globally connected world. Students will contribute to the Wiki Page a summary of their research. Students will create a 1-2 minute video explaining their research findings. This video must have an outsourced clip from another student or teacher that is not in your class.

4. Job Opportunities - students from the two different school will research the job opportunities in their communities that require employees that are bilingual in both Spanish and English. Students will contribute to the Wiki Page a summary of their findings. Students will create a 1-2 minute video explaining their findings. This video must have an outsourced clip or an interview with a local business.Your teacher may invite business owners to your school for this interview.

Add your name and the name of your school to one of the four project area choices. There should be one student from each of the two schools for each topic choice.


 * Topic Choices || Group 1 || Group 2 || Group 3 || Group 4 || Group 5 ||
 * Introduction of Classes ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * History of Language ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Value of Studying a Second Language ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Job Opportunities ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||