Français I-Luskin - MAC (Module D’activite Culturelle)
Les Regions de la France (Regions of France)
It’s time to learn about the regions of France! You will be assigned to a group that will
present information on a French region during a block period. The project will entail a
slide show, presenting a video (that you find online) and preparing a regional dish to
share with the class. All work will be done in ENGLISH! : )
Important Points:
 You will be researching your region based on the new AP themes and subcategories.
 You will be graded independently
 One project will be presented each month so your grade will not be entered until the
end of the year.
Tasks to prepare for your presentation for the 90 min block period:
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Warm up activity for the class
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Vocab lesson of French words related to your topic
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Slide show presentation related to AP themes
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Comprehension questions for the class
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Video about your region
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Video Listening comprehension questions for the class
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A Jeopardy Game of comprehension questions for the class
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A “country related” snack prepared by the group for the class
You will receive points for each of these tasks and you will receive points for taking part
in the comprehension questions of other groups’ presentation
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Phase 1 – Research
Regions of France – You will be assigned a region based on your group number
1) Ile de France
2) Alsace
3) Rhone-Alps
4) Bourgogne
5) Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
6) Aquitaine
7) Pays de la Loire
8) Bretagne
9) Normandie
10) Calais
1) Pick two categories per person:
Global Challenges
Beauty & Aesthetics
Families & Communities
Science & Technology
Contemporary Life
Personal & Public Identities
2) Choose one or more subcategories per category to research
Global Challenges / Les Defies Mondiaux
Diversity
Economic
Environmental
Health
Human Rights
Nutrition
Peace & War
Health & Food Safety
Beauty & Aesthetics / L’esthetique
Architecture
Contribution to world
Artistic heritage
Literature
Music
Performing arts
Visual Arts
Ideals of Beauty
Families & Communities / La Famille et la Communauté
Age & Class
Childhood & Adolescence
Citizenship
Customs & Ceremonies
Family Structure
Friendship & love
Science & Technology / La Science & La Technologie
Current Research Topics
Discovery & Inventions
Ethical Questions
Future Technologies
Intellectual Property
The New Media
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Social Impact of
Technology
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Contemporary Life / La Vie Comtemporaine
Advertising & Marketing
Rites of passage
Leisure & Sports
Holidays & Celebrations
Housing and Shelter
Education
Travel
Professions
Personal & Public Identities / La Quete de Soi
Alienation & Assimilation
Beliefs & Values
Gender & Sexuality
Language & Identity
Multiculturalism
Nationalism & Patriotism
Phase 2 – Slide Show Presentation
Create the following slide show presentation:
Slide 1: Project Title with Names of Participants
Slide 2: Class Warm-Up Questions
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Each student writes one warm up question to ask the class related to the
presentation. List them on one slide
For Example:
1) Have you ever been to the south of France? (Diane)
2) Do you like dried lavender? (Lise)
3) Have you seen Impressionists paintings of Provence? (David)
Slide 3: Map showing region in France
Slides 4 – 9: One Slide per Topic (Two per person) = 20 Points per slide (40 pts
total)
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3 - 5 images
5 information bullets about topic / subtopic
Give a prediction for the future
Relate to the topic with your personal life
Compare this region to our community
2 vocabulary words related to the topic with gender of word: mn =
masculine noun – LE, fn: feminine noun - LA
Slide 10: One comprehension question per slide = 6 questions total
Slide 11: Answers for power point comprehension questions
Slide 12: Link to video with information on where it was taken and where
Slide 13: Video comprehension questions (one per person) = 3 Total
Slide 14: Video Comprehension answers
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Slide 15: Picture and/or recipe of regional dish
Slide 16: La Fin ! : )
***Make sure you identify your questions so you get credit for it! ***
For example: 1) How is lavender oil made (Pierre)
Phase 3: Presentation Day!
1) Have slide show ready to go
2) Have snack ready to serve – cut in 30 pieces with napkins (and plates /utensils if
necessary)
3) Be prepared to verbally present your slides – in a mature manner
4) Once done, time to play Jeopardy and enjoy a snack! : )
LAST STEP:
Go to google form, find your region and fill in the row with your
information: Group member names, link to presentation, link to
jeopardy and snack you will bring.
LA FIN!
What about the Jeopardy Game ?
Create a Jeopardy Game based on the information your group teaches the class
about your region. You will play it after each presentation.
In order to be prepared for this game, you will be taking notes and answering
questions during each presentation. Try not to loose your notes!
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MAC Check List & Grading Sheet
Nom:
MAC Region & Theme:
Slides
Fini (Done)
Points
1
Title
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
2
Warm Up Questions__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
3
Map
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
4
AP Slide #1
__________
__________ (5 pts / 5 pts)
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AP Slide #2
__________
__________ (5 pts/ 5 pts)
10
Slide Questions
__________
__________ (1 pt / 1 pt)
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Slide Answers
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
12
Video Info & Link
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
13
Video Questions
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
14
Video Answers
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
15
Photo of dish
__________
__________ (1 pt /1 pt)
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La Fin!
__________
__________ (1 pt- 1 pt)
Jeopardy
__________
__________(5 Homework pts)
Snack
__________
__________(5 Homework pts)
Points for Presenters:
Presentational Writing Total Points: 20 Points
Presentational Speaking Total Points: 20 Points
Homework Points for Jeopardy & Snack: 10 Points
(Per presenter! : )
Points for Participants:
Worksheet per presentation: 5 Interpretive Listening Points (x 10 presentations = 50 pts!)
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