1. Samples of Cycle planning in
Thematic unit in Modern Language
For SUNY EDC 601
October 15, 2011
Naomi Mes

2. Cycle Planning around One Theme
beginners
advanced Travel intermediate
Pre-
advanced

3. 3 modes of communication
Interpersonal Interpretive Presentational

4. All Three = Performance Task

5. Essential Questions…
What forms my Global Identity?

6. Beginner’s Level
Where would I
like to travel?

7. Intermediate Level
Why would I choose
a particular
destination?

8. Pre-Advanced Level
How could travel help
my career options and
qualifications?

9. Advanced Level
How does travel
change the way I
look at the
world?

10. Beginners’ Level

11. Pre-Advanced Level

12. Sources
• Slide 1 Circles http://www.flickr.com/photos/34838158@N00/4495188331/
• Slide 4 Rings of fire http://www.flickr.com/photos/43147325@N08/4979439514/
• Slide 4 3 rings with figures http://www.flickr.com/photos/13734773@N03/3614899235/
• Slide 5 baby mantis http://www.flickr.com/photos/73645804@N00/2313927146/
• Slide 6 http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinchang/4336235739/
• http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au
• Slide 7 http://www.origamicupcake.com/2011/09/kaiseki-ryori-japanese-haute-cuisine/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/75299599@N00/1086966522/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/89463420@N00/5210220040/
• Slide 8 http://www.idealgadget.com/2005/06/11/robot-suit-that-enhances-human-powers/
• http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/03/japans-earthquake---the-aftermath/100023/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/69078600@N00/3803887520/
• Slide 9 http://www.noah.ne.jp/ice/aeru/creature.html
• Slide 10 http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4100.html
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/95572727@N00/4930518375/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiseb/44024053/sizes/m/in/photostream/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/76151808@N00/4878353008/
• Slide 11 http://www.flickr.com/photos/87273935@N00/245216566/