C&D Chpt 4

This chapter discusses Foreign Language Standards 1.2(interpretive mode) and 1.3(presentational mode) The interpretive mode includes activities such as reading and listening and the authors give various examples of how this can be achieved in the classroom through storytelling and listening and reading authentic materials. They stress the importance of these activities having a purpose and making sure they are the same linguistic level as the students. Presentational mode includes speaking and writing. They suggest many activities for this standard such as creating travel brochures, performing skits, and creating storybooks that can then be read to younger language students. While I liked many of the suggested activities, a lot of them probably would not be engaging for high school students, however I really liked the fantasy animal creation and I think that maybe older students would like it as well. I think a lot of fun could be had with the partner activity especially, where one student describes their creature and the other has to try and draw it.