Interpretive Reading/Debate: Pour ou contre le “Tout-connecté? Connected objects in our lives

This Interpretive Reading activity is ideal for Intermediate Low/Mid learners investigating technology and the impacts of connected objects in our lives (telephones, vocal assistants, watches, etc.). It could be used like a Gallery Walk. All materials are provided in the Google Slides.

Objectives:

• Compare and contrast Francophones’ opinions on technology use

• Stimulate reactions and discussion on technology use in daily life

• Introduce/support expressions such as “il faut,” tech vocab. and the conditional mood

• Prepare students for more advanced Interpretive Reading activities

• Evidence of comprehension:

• T1:Students correctly match the written blurbs with the Francophones and their opinions.

• T2: Students support choice by citing from each blurb.

Activity:

• Print (in color/more than one copy) of slides 5-9 and cut copies in 2

• I printed two copies so that students would have enough options to spread out and read on their own

• Place single pictures on tables/post to wall (gallery walk)

• Provide each student with a Interpretive Reading handout.

• Pre-read blurbs and discuss new vocabulary/expressions with partners/full class: Je pense que cela veut dire… | Que veut dire…?

• Students walk around the room and make initial guesses on blurbs/Francophones. (10 minutes minimum). NOTE ONLY NAMES!

• This can be done in groups of two w/1 paper for both students or solo.

• Students group 2-3 and discuss their initial choices.

• Distribute the full article (electronic or paper) and continue to read and add details/supporting evidence from the quotes.

• If you prefer a “shared copy” of the article, please write me.

• Discuss answers, opinions, make predictions on local opinions at different ages

Related tags:
Identity | Identité Values | Valeurs

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