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As you reflect on these questions, write down your responses or discuss them as a group.
Before You Watch
Respond to the following questions:
As you watch “Food Facts and Stories,” take notes on Mr. Pedini’s instructional strategies, particularly how he uses TPRS to present and have students practice new vocabulary, as well as the types of authentic materials that he uses. Write down what you find interesting, surprising, or especially important about the teaching and learning in this lesson.
Review your notes, and then respond to the following questions:
Take a second look at Mr. Pedini’s class to focus on specific teaching strategies. Use the video images below to locate where to begin viewing.
Video Segment: Teaching Vocabulary and Content Together
You’ll find this segment approximately 6 minutes after the video starts. Watch for about 5 minutes.
Mr. Pedini and his students use authentic materials to discuss food’s nutritional value.
Video Segment: Telling the Story
You’ll find this segment approximately 6 minutes after the video starts. Watch for about 5 minutes.
Mr. Pedini and his students use authentic materials to discuss food’s nutritional value.
Video Segment: Retelling the Story
You’ll find this segment approximately 21 minutes and 30 seconds after the video starts. Watch for about 3 minutes.
Students retell the story, featuring new actors and a student narrator.