Advanced+Arabic

=العربية المتقدمة=

[] __**26.5**__ Choose a new text from the book (either intermediate or advanced according to intro) Use strategies to read and understand the new text

__**25.5**__ Continue vocab review- work on defining words, pulling roots

__**24.5**__ Start collecting vocabulary from the text

__**23.5**__ 1. Notate/ write questions about the sections on the exam. 2. Email me with any additional feedback you have about the course

__**22.5**__ 2-3 Paragraphs: Reflect on your work this year and your goals in Arabic. Think about what you have done, where you are now, and what you hope to do in the future. English or Arabic.

Seniors- What would you change about the 4 years? What would you keep? What are your goals as you transition out of HS and into the next levels of Arabic?

Others- Where are you now? What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?

__**16.5**__ Review the reading screen shots and do a reading demo [|Demo] __**15.5**__ Complete a demo of the reading section And/ Or review the screen shots from last year's test (check email as of Friday evening)

__**12.5**__ Complete a reading (IR) or listening (IL) demo of the AAPPL [|Demo] __**10.5**__ Record several questions on your phone (video please). You will pass these questions to a partner to let them respond.

__**9.5**__ Write sample questions for AAPPL and respond (at least 6)

__**8.5**__ Read the proficiency rubric for "presentational writing and speaking" Grade yourself on your presentation and pick one area for improvement

__**Due 5.5**__ Summary of the feedback you received via email

__**Due 2.5**__ Typed version of your writing with edits

__**Due 1.5**__ For Monday, write several paragraphs about your experiences studying Arabic or your experiences in a different country. Your writing must include vocabulary for Ch. 18.

Answer the questions: -When? -How long? -What were the difficulties/ how was the experience? -What are/ were your goals before, during, and after?

--> For each question, try to expand your writing to include as much information as possible push yourself to the paragraph level. (if you need transition words or specific conjunctions write them down and ask Monday)

__**Due 28.4**__ You will be writing about 1 of the following 2 topics a. Discuss your experiences studying arabic or b. Discuss your experiences living in a different country

For Friday: Select a list of new vocabulary/ phrases/ constructions (8-12) from this chapter that you will use in your writing. Try to use new words/ phrases from a number of the 8 sections.

__**Due 26.4**__ Section 8

__**Due 25/4**__ Section 7 reading and questions

__**Due 24/4**__ Summary (paragraph) of first 6 sections

__**Due 21/4**__ Section 6- reading and questions __**Due 15/4**__ Section 5- Reading aloud Also, check out this celebration of Easter in Jerusalem [|Holy Fire in the Tomb of the Sepulcher كنيسة القيامة]

__**Due 14/4**__ Section 5 (but I will not be here so have it ready for next week) __**Due 12/4**__ Section 4 ch. 18 Read/ listen and answer questions __**Due 11/4**__ Scan section 3 for new vocabulary and grammar structures- look, in particular, for structures similar to those we discussed in class

__**Due 10/4**__ Section 3 CH. 18 __**Due 7/4**__ Section 2 of chapter 18- Listening and questions __**Due 5/4**__ First section of chapter 18 - listening and answering questions

__**due 4/4**__ Write 20 questions about a partners break. __**13/3**__ Due next class. Make the suggested changes to your presentation. You will present next class.

__**10-3**__ Finalize your presentation for a draft run on Friday. Record yourself or make a video for practice

__**8-3**__ First run of presentation tomorrow.

__**7-3**__ Continue work on project.

By tomorrow 1. Outline of content and form 2. Vocabulary list (5-8 words) 3. Summary (general) of what you will say __**6-3**__ 1. Work on presentation 2. If you would like more direction or need more guidance, please send me questions 3. If you need more resources in Arabic, please send me a note so that I can gather them for you over the weekend

__**3-3**__ Make a to do list for your research. Start background reading Outline your presentation- what will be your format? What information will you convey?

__**29-2**__ 1. Intensive Listening 2. Email me about which topic in Art you'd like to research and present

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Listen to [|Segment 2] again and complete the worksheet __**24-2**__ a. Listen to [|Segment 1] a second time- following the outline b. Go up a level in comprehension (level 1- main points/ level 2 - details / level 3 - new vocabulary)

__**22-2**__ 1. Re-read Ch. 14 first section- review vocabulary/ prep yourself for conversation tomorrow 2. Watch: [|Segment 1] which we will watch and discuss in class tomorrow

__**21-2**__ Complete the first 2 segments of ch. 14 Create a vocabulary chart for 5 new vocab words (root, similar words, def in Arabic, quote from text, use in a sentence) __**17-2**__ No new assignment. You can begin to prepare the first text ch. 14

__**15-2**__ Prepare for discussion tomorrow about Amiyya and Fusha __**13-2**__ Edit your writing and type it. Print it for Monday

__**10-2**__ A week ago, you wrote a paragraph "Is it better to use fusha or 'amiyya in class? Why?" You also added the opinion of one of your classmates. Now that we have completed the chapter, I would like you to incorporate the views of one of the speakers. Generally speaking there are 2 perspectives a. Fusha is better because it can be used by everyone b. Arabs create a middle dialect that everyone can understand (therefore, pure fusha is unnecessary)

Agree or disagree with one or more of the speakers to support your claim about class.

__**8-2**__ 1. Print your materials (vocab, summary, questions) 2. Listen to the other texts (3-6) and highlight words you know __**7-2**__ Prep follow-up questions (2-4). In general, they should not be opinion questions, but comprehension questions that go further than those in the text. You might decide to quote a portion and ask: "what does he mean?" or ask a comparison/ application question Just avoid: Do you think we should study fus7a or 3miyaa (we'll do this later)

__**6-2**__ Prep yourself for presenting to the class. You will need to present a. summary of your text- so that the class can answer your questions b. vocabulary (no more than 7-10) defined in Arabic with examples c. comprehension quesitons d. follow-up questions (we'll talk about these on Monday)

__**3-2**__ Create a vocabulary chart for 5 of the new vocabulary words (root, similar words, def in arabic, quote from text, own sentence)

__**1-2**__ Define the new vocabulary in Arabic __**31-1**__ Summarize one of your classmates' points from the discussion today. Then say whether you agree/ disagree and why

Hon. Hum students- review the next text from the chapter. I will email you the vocabulary.

__**30-1**__ Is it better to use fusha or 'amiyya in class? Why? In this written reaction, you will probably need to discuss the goals of Arabic class.

__**27-1**__ Dictations or pronunciation practice- try to work in chunks

__**25-1**__ Sorry! Put A1 assignment here by mistake.

Create a vocabulary chart with 5 of the words from the list Root, Other words from same root, Def in Arabic, Quote text, write your own sentence

__**24-1**__ Listen to and Read text 1 chapter 10- Focus on the words you know Answer the questions @ the end of the text in Arabic

__**19-1**__ If you presented today, please summarize your feedback in an email or googledoc

If you are presenting tomorrow, please prepare yourself for your presentation (see below)

__**18-1**__ Tomorrow and Thursday you will be delivering your papers as a speech to the class. 1. Write a title for each paragraph so that you know the topic of each 2. ID key words in each sentence to "lean on" as you speak 3. Practice your speech several times 4. (optional) pre-write the questions you will ask as audience members- Each student is expected to ask at least 2 questions throughout the period

__**17-1**__ 1. Send me your final writing 2. Continue practicing your reading. You will deliver your papers next week. Record yourself several times. Think about memorizing chunks of your writing as if it is a script. 3. If there are words your in paper that you are unsure of or that give you trouble, mark them- you will need to practice pronouncing these words 4. Try to predict questions you will be asked

Writing assignment for the end of the semester (adapted from p.81 in the book)

Using the vocabulary we have studied in this chapter, write an essay of 125 words or more discussing the educational system in the US. The essay must: 1. Describe the basic stages of education in the US 2. Describe the goals and methods of education in the US 3. Identify an issue or issues in the educational system 4. Discuss the issue(s) from your perspective and experience 5. Compare and contrast education here and in the Arab world (as presented by the speakers in the text)

After drafting and revising your text you will present the text to the class as a speech and take questions and answers

You should rely primarily on the vocabulary and issues discussed in this chapter You may use short references to outside sources (Arabic or English) but their use should be limited and only presented in the context of your own ideas and experiences. __**9-1**__ 1. Make the edits from class today 2. Start writing #4- discuss the issue from your perspective and experience.

__**6-1**__ Type part 1- "the stages of education in The US" Please double space and print before tomorrow's class __**5-1**__ 1. Review Chapter 6 of the text to reacquaint yourselves with the vocabulary and issues in this chapter 2. Select an issue (or issues) that you would like to discuss in your writing. If you cannot pinpoint specific issue(s) choose a text that interests you

__**4-1**__ Choose 1 of your "resolutions" you wrote in class. Explain "how" you will achieve this goal using س for the future tense. (1-3 sentences)

__**20-12**__

1.Write a quick summary of the story of Mary (Meriem) as you understand it 2. Review the vocabulary for the first part of the story (Zakariah) __**16-12**__ Reflect on your experience in 2 parts What was hard/ easy? How many times did you read/ listen? What were your strategies? What were your feelings as you studied the text? etc. How did you prepare? What went well? What did you wish you did differently? What did you find helpful? What were your feelings as you presented?
 * 1- write about your study of the text:**
 * 2- write about your presentation:**

__**13-12**__ Answer the comprehension questions at the end of the text Tomorrow you will work with your partner to plan an exploration and explanation of the text.

In your explanation you will need to cover:

-A summary -Important vocabulary -Answers to the comp questions -1 discussion question based on the text

__**12-12**__ 1. Title each part of your section 2. Summary of your section (at least parts)- use guessing/ inferences 3. Prepare a list of vocabulary that you need to know- decide which words you need by eliminating words you don't need

__**6-12**__ Listen to the next text. Try to answer the questions- at the least, Identify the section of the text where the answer is located __**1-12**__ 1.Complete 1 section of your translation- you choose the length 2. Listen to the next text in the chapter

__**30-11**__ Title for each section (there are between 3-6 sections depending how you measure)

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=لماذا يحتاج نظام التعليم الى مراجعة؟ = = ما هي اقتراحات المتكلم؟ = =( suggestions) = اقتراحات= =ما هو التعليم التقني؟ = =ما هي المشاكل مرتبطة بالتعليم التقني الان؟ = __**16-11**__ Re-read the 2nd text and make sure you can answer the questions

Look up "jahilyya litterature" or "the seera of Muhammed" or "tafseer of the quran" or "hadith" or "islamic lit" or "islamic poetry" or "Arab philosophy" to get a taste of some of the material discussed today

__**15-11**__ Reading aloud of the first text ch.6

P. 69 first listening

__**14-11**__ For Monday p. 68 Questions 1 and 2

Chapters 6, 10, 14, 17, 18 __**8-11**__ Choose one of the following and complete for 2 texts from ch. 1 1. Transcription 2. Summarizing (writing or speaking) 3. Reading out-loud (recording)

__**7-11**__ review chapter 1 all segments for each segment 1- what do we know about the speaker's childhood and background? 2- what do we know about his/her education? 3- what do we know about what he/ she does now? 4- what do we know about his/her family?

write out your answers (bullets are fine) __**4-11**__ Words and definitions from segment 7

__**2-11**__ Transcription of 2nd half- don't look at the text Listen to the last text of this section

__**1-11**__ Transcription ending with her studies [] __**31-10**__ elias p.1 [|elias p.2] [|elias p.3]

Hagan  @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGMnzTt-8kU

quiz, transcrip and summary  @https://docs.google.com/a/latinpcs.org/document/d/1iguVGrB1Xl1DvtBiz2q_eBBsch2rNOMgk95qpJqvM6w/edit?usp=sharing

__**28-10**__

[|Sylvie's presentation] __**26-10**__

Presentation order tomorrow: Sarah (5-10 min) Annelise + Harris (10 min) Elias (5-10) Hagan (10 min)

Dmitri + Carmaya Zaid Sylvie Annelise + Harris Hagan Elias Sarah

__**25-10**__ Presentations in class

__**24-10**__ Presentation prep: record yourself presenting: time it!

__**18-10**__ Come to class ready to practice your presentation -quiz -summary -glossary -outline of presentation -comp questions -visual aids? __**17-10**__ Continue work on your presentation. Monday will be our last work day __**14-10**__ 1. Continue work on your section a. transcription OR b. comp questions OR c. glossary/ vocab OR...

2. Review the draft of the rubric and project description- make specific recommendations __**12-10**__ 1. Write a to-do list for tomorrow. What do you need to do in order to be ready to present to the class about your section.

2.Write some suggestions for the rubric/ requirements of your presentation

__**11-10**__ Listen to your section of the recording several times. Try not to stop the recording to frequently. If you need to stop it, listen in segments and then rewind.

1. Write down all the words you hear that you know 2. Write a summary of the section. What is she saying at the beginning, middle, and end? 3. Write 5-10 words you would like to know.

__**7-10**__ Listen to the recording from Zeineb's visit. Write down the timestamp for times when there are natural breaks in the flow of conversation. Try to choose a section that you might want to focus on.

__**10-5**__ 1) Reflect on your emotional experience during our meeting yesterday (sadness, frustration, dejection, exhaustion, excitement, pride). What strategies did you use when you faced each one? Are there any patterns? How did you use your emotional experience to fuel your participation.

2) Write an appreciation (or multiple) for other classmates and their participation yesterday.

__**10-4**__ Reflections on our conversation/ interview with Zeineb. What were your strategies when you did not understand? What were your reactions to speaking with a native speaker for 30 minutes?

10-3 1. Review the questions. Be sure you know which questions you will ask. 2. Try to predict some of the answers (this will; a. prepare you for the vocabulary b.reveal your preconceptions) 3. Look up vocabulary you think you might need

__**30-9**__ 1) Finish definitions for text 5 2) Write questions for Zeineb __**28-9**__ A. 3 sentences with طبعا B. 3 sentences with لذلك C. Translate the text #4 __**27-9**__ Definitions in Arabic. Please email your definitions to Sylvie who will tend to the google doc. Do not concern yourselves with the words in parentheses- they are for Tuesday. For the others we didn't cover in class, try to guess from context or look them up and then define in Arabic. __**26-9**__ NO HOMEWORK! (thank you seniors) __**23-9**__ 1. Record yourself reading text 3 out loud- listen to the video on the website and imitate before doing your recording.

2. Vocabulary defs __**21-9**__ Complete 1 or 2 of the "other examples" at the bottom of you grammar packet

__**20-9**__ Vocabulary definitions in Arabic

__**19-9**__ اقراوا النص الثالث مرة اخرى واكتبوالاجوبة لاسئلة الفهم بالعربية __**16-9**__ =اقراوا واستمعوا الى النص الثالث صفحة ٤= __**14-9**__ سجل فيديو لتقديمك __**13-9**__ Use the first 2 texts to write a short (~50-100 words) autobiographical introduction. Students must use vocabulary from the texts. [|reading 1 from class] [|reading 2] __**12-09**__ استمعوا الى الفيديو وسجلوا صوتك وانتم تقرؤون [|reading 2]

__**9-9**__ بالنسبة لك ما معنى الانجاز الضغط السعادة

اعط امثلة لكي تفصر معاني الكلمات 7-9 Corrections

6-9 type your writing in Arabic a. Description of summer break b. Description of daily schedule

2-9 Vocabulary round-up Start typing your description __**31-8**__ صور فيديو لتقديمك ٣ دقائق __**30-8**__ =**ضف ١٠ جمل الى ما كتبته عن اجازتك والصور**=

__**29-8**__ ٥ صور من عطلة الصيف وجملة لكل صورة

__**26-8**__ =اكتب عن جدولك في المدرسة= =ماذا تدرس هذه السنة؟ مع من؟ ما صفوفك المفضلة؟ لماذا؟=

[|Video 1 from class]

__**25-8**__ =حقيقتين وكذبة عن اجازة الصيف=