Why do I use these resources?

Some of the reasons to use the resources in my CLIL unit are:

-The video is used to introduce the topic, create discussion and activate previous knowledge. I consider it as a reception scaffolding because the students understand the content we are going to work on in an attractive and motivating way

-Flashcards are used to introduce and practice new vocabulary. They are made up of written words to learn how to read and write the new vocabulary words. I consider it as reception scaffolding because are visual aids that let student to understand the new vocabulary.

-Tracing Worksheet to practice handwriting of the new vocabulary and this way include the writing skill. I consider it as transformation scaffolding

-KWL chart to activate previous knowledge, to set and be aware of the objectives we have to achieve and create discussion.

-Song to practice pronunciation of the new words

-Read aloud story to get reading comprehension, learn language in context, to improve cognitive skills such as predicting, sequencing and retelling

Graphic organizer about pumpkins to build new vocabulary adjectives

Graphic organizer pumpkin chart to organize ideas and practice linguistic structures.

Art project- to practice the life cycle pumpkin sequence with the art subject integration and also decoration for the classroom in Halloween

-Sequence cards to understand and analyze the sequence of the pumpkin life cycle. The use of visual aids are indispensable in an AICLE class

Manipulative game to review vocabulary the parts of the face, show scaffolding,

-Interactive games to practice at home to review vocabulary and content

-Song five senses review the parts of the body, the senses, review pronunciation, receptive scaffolding

Pumpkin observation booklet-scientific investigation with guided questions and record their observation. It is proposed as a final task in order to provide significant learning and critical thinking.

All of the online resources could be posted in the blog to practice at home every day. Students can review the video, the song, interactive games with their parents.