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IS NOT:
Interpersonal Communication
One-way communication
IS:
Two-way exchange
Memorized (dialogues)
Only asking (all) the questions
Spontaneous
(and unpredictable)
Helping each other
Strict turn taking
Ignoring your partner; waiting to say something
Overly concerned about accuracy
Giving up when you don’t understand
Following-up and reacting; maintaining the conversation
Indicating interest: interactive body language; eye contact
Focusing on the message
If communication fails/falters, asking for clarification

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Participants observe and monitor one another to see how their intentions and meanings are being communicated.

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Adjustments and clarifications can be made accordingly.

Participants need to initiate, maintain, and sustain the conversation
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http://www.actfl.org/files/21stCenturySkillsMap/p21_worldlanguagesmap.pdf

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic
• Motivation and initiative
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills

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Theme: Student Life
Unit Enduring Understanding
Middle School and High school students across the world share some common school experiences, although differences exist due to culture.
Unit Essential Questions
•What is my middle school/high school experience?
•What is middle school/high school like for students in other cultures?
•What do we have in common?
What are our differences?
Performance Task:
Students will attend a “Welcome
Party” for the new Foreign
Exchange students being held at their school and find the person who has the MOST in common with themselves. They will then introduce that person to another student.

NOVICE:
WL.K12.NM.3.1: Introduce self and others using basic, culturally-appropriate greetings.
WL.K12.NH.3.2 Exchange information about familiar tasks, topics, and activities, including personal information.
WL.K12.NH.3.3: Exchange information using simple language about personal preferences, needs, and feelings.
WL.K12.NH.3.4: Ask and answer a variety of questions about personal information.
INTERMEDIATE
WL.K12.IM.3.1: Express views and effectively engage in conversations on a variety of familiar topics.
WL.K12.IM.3.2: Ask and answer questions on familiar topics to clarify information and sustain a conversation.
WL.K12.IM.3.3: Express personal views and opinions on a variety of topics.
PRE-ADVANCED/ADVANCED:
WL.K12.IH.3.2: Sustain a conversation in uncomplicated situations on a variety of topics.
WL.K12.IH.3.3: Express degrees of emotion and respond appropriately to the feelings and emotions of others.
WL.K12.IH.3.4: Exchange detailed information related to areas of mutual interest including careers of choice, job opportunities, etc.

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Knowledge and Skills Needed:
(What cultural and content knowledge (vocabulary and structures) do the students need to complete their task?
(dependent on your Proficiency
Level/Standards)
How will students prepare for this task? What interpersonal communicative activities would lead up to this task?

Web 2.0 Tool for Interpersonal Communication

Paul Sandrock, ACTFL “Assessing Language Performance, Engaging Learners in
Interpersonal Communication http://startalk.umd.edu/2011/meetings/NFPE/post/presentations/AssessingLanguagePerformanceInterpersonalCommunication.pdf
FLENJ - Consortium for Assessing Performance Standards Rubrics http://flenj.org/CAPS/?page=147
ACTFL , World Languages 21 st Century Skills Map http://www.actfl.org/files/21stCenturySkillsMap/p21_worldlanguagesmap.pdf