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Francophone Countries

 
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 Unit:

 

Foreign Languages - French, Level I

BCPS Foreign Language Indicator:

  Use appropriate vocabulary and structures to develop an awareness of geography, arts, notable figures, events, and other cultural aspects of countries where the target language is spoken.

BCPS
Library Media Indicator:

  Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information
(MSDE LG-3)

To complete your investigation of a French-country, click on the appropriate step below each time you come to the library:

 Step

 Research Process

 Research Activity

 One

 Questioning and Planning

Developing questions

Using graphic organizers

 Two

 Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting

Using print, CD-ROM, or Internet resources

 Three

 Synthesis and Evaluation

Time to stop and
"take inventory"

Evaluating information

  • Which questions are well answered?
  • Which ones require further investigation?
  • Are there any new questions?
 Four

 Gathering/Sorting/
Sifting

Returning to print, CD-ROM, or Internet resources

Five

 Final Synthesis and Evaluation

Creating an informational poster

Six

 Presentation

Preparing for the presentation

Steps in the Research Process:

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