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Student Program Curriculum Template and Guide2.2 ProductsIdentify and describe the items that are part of“Sofreh Aghd” such as honey, bread (nansangak), crystalized sugar, wild Rue (Esfand),etc. and explain what they symbolize.Identify and describe dishes that are usuallyserved at the wedding reception.Comparisons3.2 DistinctiveViewpoints4.1 Nature of LanguageUse authentic print and non-print resourcessuch as Persian books, Persian magazines, andauthentic video clips on Iranian wedding todeepen their understanding of weddingtradition in IranCompare sentence structures in Persian andEnglish to identify their similarities anddifferences.Compare structure of tenses in Persian and inEnglish to identify their similarities anddifferences.Compare vocabulary related to familymembers such as paternal and maternal familymembers in Persian and in English.Communities4.2 Nature of Culture5.1 Beyond the SchoolSetting5.2 Life-long LearnersCompare wedding-related ceremonies in Iranand the U.S. to highlight their similarities anddifferences.Compare wedding ceremony in different partsof Iran to highlight their similarities anddifferencesInterview parents and their families in targetlanguage about their wedding ceremonyexperiencesUse Persian language with their friendsResearch on their own to learn more aboutwedding tradition and ceremony in differentparts of IranE. Specific Knowledge and SkillsWhat specific linguistic, cultural, and other subject matter knowledge and skills will students belearning as they work with this theme? (e.g., language functions, cultural knowledge/practices/perspectives, knowledge related to subject matter or concepts.) Identify what students will do interms of, but not limited to, LinguaFolio-like Can Do statements that are aligned with theStandards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21 st Century.STARTALK 20104
Student Program Curriculum Template and GuideStudents CanGetting to know people around you:Discuss about family history,city/region of origin, number of familymembers, where they live, what theydo…‣‣ Getting Around Town: Ask questionsregarding everyday life situations such asasking and giving multi-step directionsThematic Knowledge and SkillsStudents UseIt is a pleasure meeting you. The last time that Isaw you was at my cousin’s wedding two yearsago. I’m the oldest/youngest son/daughter. I’m mygrandparents’ oldest/youngest grandchild.Describing people: This is my cousin’s mother-inlaw.He lives in Shiraz, in the south of Iran, nearPersepolis.Express opinions regarding people: He is a verysuccessful businessman. He has his own importexportcompany. As for her, she is a skillfulinterior designer. You have to see her work. It isamazingly beautiful. She studied in… and washired before she graduated.Getting and giving directions using prepositions.Turn left/right. Close to… Next to … in front of. Itis in the north-eastern part of the Tehran close to… Street. It is in the south-west of… It is rightbehind the bazaar. It is too far away from whereyou live. You have to take a cab. The bazaar areais one of the busiest parts of town, because of thenumber of businesses and visitors.‣ Shopping: Role play buying andselling clothing items.‣ Persian Wedding: Explain in detailsevents, practices and products related totraditional Persian wedding.I like the color, but it is too expensive. I saw thesame dress in a different store that was lessexpensive; however they didn’t have the color Iwas looking for. My friend’s engagement ring ishuge compared to yours, but I like yours more.How many carats is your engagement ring? Let’sgo to bazaar! They have the best If you visit bazaaryou have to be quite familiar with the art ofbargaining. I enjoy bargaining, but I know that nomatter I do I still don’t get the right price. Thevendors are indeed very skillful.Do you know how they met? They met severalyears ago when they were studying at theuniversity, but they had to wait until they couldboth get a job. The bride and groom decided not tohave dowry. (mehrieh & jahizieh) The groom is…. (job) and the bride is …(job) They arebeautiful together Their “Sofreh Aghd” isbeautiful. What I like the most are the candleSTARTALK 20105
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